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Submitted by ronhuber on Fri, 2011-10-07 13:53

While in Mexico, I made a shawl for my niece and just now blocked it when I returned to Canada. I used Marianne Kinzel's pattern - "English Crystal", 350 gm of Shetland wool from Jamieson and Smith in Scotland, and 4.5 mm needles. I knitted on a sideways border of 8 stitches (knit 4, yo, k2tog - every row). I blocked it out on a king size bed to about 66 inches square and scalloped the edges. It is soft, fluffy, and warm.

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BrentGC's picture

Submitted by BrentGC on Fri, 2011-10-07 14:15

A beautifully done shawl. Nice job.

Brent

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Submitted by AKQGuy on Fri, 2011-10-07 14:17

That is absolutely beautiful. I hope she loves it.

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Submitted by Joe-in Wyoming on Fri, 2011-10-07 16:14

Very nice knitting. I imagine you'll get a big hug for this one.

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Submitted by Kerry on Fri, 2011-10-07 17:02

Ron, what a beautiful shawl, and such a labour of love. You never cease to amaze me.

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Submitted by chipsir on Fri, 2011-10-07 18:33

This is just beautiful, I am so tempted to put it in que. You do such nice work.

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Submitted by scottly on Fri, 2011-10-07 20:22

Wow!!!

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Submitted by Asplund on Sat, 2011-10-08 06:14

How beautiful - love how the pattern unfolds from the centre, and the scalloped edge is a wonderful finishing touch. Lucky niece!

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Submitted by Tom Hart on Sun, 2011-10-09 02:52

What an awesome piece, Ron! It's beautiful. I'm sure your niece will love it. Beautiful work!

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Submitted by TheKnittingMill on Thu, 2011-10-27 13:00

That's an amazing piece Ron! I love knitting with shetland!

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