Monday, May 16, 2011

My Rock Island Shawl--Ta-da!


I love this thing so much, I almost can't believe it came off my needles. Don't get me wrong--it's not without  mistakes--but I'm not going to point them out. I'll just wrap this beauty around my shoulders and feel the love.

Unblocked, it measured 21x46 inches, and blocked out to 42x64 inches. I probably could have stretched it a bit more but this is exactly the size I envisioned. Anything bigger would probably look silly on me--I'm on the short side.

If the sun ever decides to stay out for an extended period of time, I'll get DH to take a photo of me wearing it. For now, here's one of those "I took it in the bathroom mirror" shots, and an artsy-fartsy photo.




There's more details on my Ravelry page, for those who are interested.

And can you believe I already have another project going? Stay tuned...
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17 comments:

  1. sophanneMay 16, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    That is absolutely stunning.

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  2. staciMay 16, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    It is so, so beautiful! I love the color too. You did a fantastic job!!!

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  3. AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Oh, oh, this is beautiful. I aspire to knit like this!

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  4. AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    That is a REAL beauty!!! No wonder you were so excited about it! And I love the artsy photo. :D

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  5. AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    I am in awe. What a gorgeous shawl you made. I love the yarn color, too. Just stunning!

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  6. Nancy RicciMay 16, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Gorgeous!!! What a beauty...

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  7. AnnemiekeMay 16, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Beautiful!!

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  8. JodyMay 17, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    it's just splendid - and tackling a new project is the ONLY way to get past the separation anxiety of having it off the needles! It's raining here again. We aren't going to see the sun for three more days. OY

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  9. Marushka C.May 17, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    That is beyond beautiful! Blocking really transformed it, didn't it? It's in my queue, Of course.

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  10. VanessaMay 17, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Wow! That was really nice!!

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  11. AnonymousMay 17, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    This is just absolutely beautiful! Seeing yours has me leaning toward the fingering weight again. I'm going to try to find the blocking wires in the handy tube as you mentioned. Thanks!

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  12. Clea StagnittiMay 18, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Yes it is Really Gorgeous! I'd be wearing it every day. Congrats.

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  13. Aurora SisnerosMay 19, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Oh my word! That is SOOO amazing! Hm, perhaps you can wear it out on a sunny Saturday (if it ever happens again) into Fabric Bliss so the owner can fondle it, and then point at something CRAZY in the street whilst stealing it off your very shoulders! Just sayin'.

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  14. AnnMay 20, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Lovely!
    Wear it with pride.

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  15. SusanB-knitsMay 21, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    Beautiful! It has inspired me to get a shawl done.

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  16. AnonymousMay 22, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    That shawl is stunning.

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  17. kathy bMay 22, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    IT is soooo lovely. The yarn color is jolting and quiet at the same time...so unusual and lovely

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