Monday 13 August 2012

Mediterranean Lace Shawl


I've been slowly knitting away at the Mediterranean Lace Shawl over the last eight months!   It's my on- the-go project - I finally got it blocked, finished, photographed and I just love it.   I can't help but feel a real sense of accomplishment as this is my first cobweb weight shawl project.


Blocking

This design is by Maureen Egan Emlet, published in 'A Gathering of Lace' by Meg Swansen. 





































Used approximately 2,500 metres ( 7 balls and a small amount of another ) of cobweb lace yarn in Natural by Jamieson and Smith.   The back measures at 35" width x 28" deep, and each front panel  - 29" length x 20" width, borders included.

















It has a few really complicated rows but each and every stitch was so worth it at the end.















Love the soft and feminine look...




I have to admit, I'm not really a shawl-wearing person, and making this was more about wanting to knit it than wanting to wear it. But now that it's done, I'm looking forward to wearing this on cool evenings on the beach and places where I normally wear my pashminas i.e. cinemas!


Hope you'll have a lovely week ahead!


24 comments:

  1. Not only are you a very talented sewer, now you can knit too!!! Your shawl looks amazing and I'm sure it will come handy when you go to the movies next time. Otherwise there's really not that much need for things like that here, is there? Something I really miss ;(.!

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  2. What a beautiful shawl! It's just lovely! I had no idea what a wonderful knitter you are! Many women wear them here in the cool weather. They sort of loosely tie them in front and wear them casually. I have made one but not worn it yet. I hope to wear it this fall. If it ever cools down! Such a great shawl! You should be proud!!

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  3. What a gorgeous shawl FarahLin and what an awesome patern, I'm impressed by such beauty. I can see that it took a lot of counting to get this one finished.

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  4. Hi Farah Lin,

    the Lace Shwal is so beautiful.

    Greetings Manuela

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    1. WOW!!!
      Your lace shawl is fantastic you clever thing.
      A lady of many talents.
      Well done.

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  5. Hello FarahLin,

    Ooh that is so beautiful and fine. You must be so happy with the finished shawl.

    Happy days.
    Bev.xoxo

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  6. Oh FarahLin,
    Is there anything you can't do?
    Your shawl is beautiful

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  7. That is so beautiful Farah! The detail is amazing.

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  8. Farah, that is gorgeous! I love it, so delicate and femenine. You did an amazing job.

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  9. Oh my goodness, this is divine!!! I'm in love with shawls and this one is stunning!

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  10. That is some impressive knitting! Gorgeous!

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  11. It's gorgeous - wow! It is so elegant, I would definitely wear it (and I'm not a shawl-wearing person either!)

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  12. Stunning! I love shawls and this is one of the prettiest I've ever seen. blessings, marlene

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  13. Beautiful!!you're so talented,love your shawl...:)

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  14. This is stunning.I am in awe of your talents

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  15. Wow! It's gorgeous. I'm guessing you'll find reasons to wear that shawl now. :)

    Kim / SeeingStars

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  16. Farah, your work is absolutely gorgeous! Anything you make my jaw drops when I see it. You're a true inspiration, thanks so much for sharing your work!

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  17. Your lace shawl is gorgeous!

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  18. The most beautiful shawl I've ever seen!! It looks delicate and soft. Very Impressive!

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  19. All I can say is that is the most beautiful shawl! Totally stunning!

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  20. Absolutely stunning shawl! Congratulations on both your perseverance and your accomplishment... I tried a lace shawl once, but certainly not a cob web... well done!

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  21. Wow, what a great loooonnnng accomplishment. It's beautiful!

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  22. wow.. cantiknya sis.. pakai kat office yang sejuk pun cantik jugak.. bawa ke cinema takut tertinggal plak.. sayang wo! hehehe :D

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