I've discovered recently that a shawl is very difficult to photograph. All of you with the incredibly gorgeous shawl photos: I admire you even more than I did before.
Pattern: Shetland Triangle by Evelyn Clark in Wrap Style
Yarn: Artfibers Kyoto color 20, 4 balls
Needles: Knit Picks Options Size 9
Time to Knit: July 10 - July 26
Modifications: I added a extra repeat and left off the last 2 rows of the edge chart.
This was a really enjoyable knit, and a great first shawl! I think Artfibers yarn worked really well in this shawl, too!
I calculated that I had enough yarn for an extra repeat, and I'm glad that I did. It's a relatively small shawl even with the extra repeat. I also feel satisfied that I was able to really maximize the amount of yarn that I had for it. Oh, and my calculations were spot on! Yay for math!
Another thing I just learned: it's very difficult to hold your arms out straight for a long time. David offered to do it instead. He did a much better job, even if we didn't choose the greatest background for the picture.
This is a very pretty FO, and I'm really happy with it. It will be great for a cool evening, or for some time when I'm feeling a little fancy. Now I have to decide which shawl I want to knit next!
Gorgeous, Kristy! Beautiful color! So many shawls...so little time--the knitter's lament!
Posted by: Brenda | August 15, 2007 at 12:17 AM
it looks beautiful! i'll bet the weight of the silk feels great too.
Posted by: jody | August 15, 2007 at 05:53 AM
Kristy, I love the photo of you sitting on the step, wrapped up in your shawl. It's beautiful - the colour is perfect!
Posted by: Nora | August 15, 2007 at 06:38 AM
Very nice work! The color is so rich. Wear it and enjoy it!
Posted by: margene | August 15, 2007 at 07:52 AM
Beautiful Kristy! I love the color of that Artfibers yarn. The Shetland Triangle is a favorite of mine. You were wise to add the extra repeat. The pattern, as written is quite small.
Posted by: Kirsten | August 15, 2007 at 08:25 AM
I love it. The color and pattern are perfect. You did a beautiful job. And I think your pictures are great too!
Posted by: kim | August 15, 2007 at 08:28 AM
This is definitely my next shawl -- it is gorgeous! Great work -- and the photos are fine!
Posted by: Liz K. | August 15, 2007 at 08:37 AM
So pretty!!!! I've been thinking about giving ArtYarns a try. I don't think I can find it in my LYSs but maybe it's time to order...
The color is just stunning and a wonderful mix with that pattern!
Posted by: Elinor | August 15, 2007 at 08:38 AM
beautiful job for a first one!!! i really like the color....
Posted by: stacey | August 15, 2007 at 09:09 AM
Congrats! What a beautiful first shawl!
Posted by: Kim | August 15, 2007 at 09:34 AM
That is really beautiful! Great job!
Posted by: Tanya | August 15, 2007 at 09:53 AM
It's beautiful. Congrats on your first shawl!
Posted by: ami | August 15, 2007 at 09:53 AM
It is beautiful - I knit the Swallowtail by Evelyn Clark for my first shawl and I too was in awe of lace knitters once I finished it - after blocking, lace is incredible.
Posted by: Stacey | August 15, 2007 at 10:10 AM
It's gorgeous...are you addicted to lace shawl knitting now too?
Posted by: Sara | August 15, 2007 at 10:44 AM
Lovely!! I have some kyoto in my stash that's been waiting for some inspiration. Yours looks fantastic!
Posted by: ann | August 15, 2007 at 11:11 AM
So, so pretty. You are now officially added to the list of people tempting me to make that shawl...
Posted by: Stella | August 15, 2007 at 02:31 PM
It's gorgeous! The yarn knit up all lovely and rich and bright. I feel inspired to work on my shawl tonight now.
Posted by: nova | August 15, 2007 at 02:54 PM
Beautiful job! And the color is great, it looks so nice on you!
Posted by: Carol | August 15, 2007 at 03:08 PM
It is gorgeous! I really love how it looks in that color!
Posted by: tiennie | August 15, 2007 at 03:39 PM
its beautiful! The colour works well with your hair.
Posted by: Kelly | August 15, 2007 at 04:36 PM
Frost Flowers and Leaves in white silk or in one of your wedding colors....
Beautiful shawl! I am disapointed with my Shetland triangle because it was so small; I wish I had your math skills, I might have been able to make it larger.
Posted by: Christine | August 15, 2007 at 06:01 PM
Wow, that looks great! Love the color!
Posted by: Clumsy Knitter | August 15, 2007 at 07:50 PM
Very pretty. :)
Posted by: Sacha | August 15, 2007 at 09:10 PM
Very, very nice job! Your shawl is beautiful!
Posted by: Ruth | August 16, 2007 at 07:19 AM
It looks lovely!
Posted by: Christy | August 16, 2007 at 08:37 AM
Isn't she lovely? Of course she is!
And how do I know the shawl is a girl?
Simple. Nothing that pretty and well put together could be male!
You go girl!
Blessings!
Posted by: Susan Pandorf | August 16, 2007 at 01:51 PM
That color/yarn is gorgeous! Great shawl!
Posted by: Oiyi | August 16, 2007 at 02:39 PM
Love! That pattern looks so great in all weights of yarns, and yours is especially delicious in the red.
Posted by: kelp! | August 16, 2007 at 11:52 PM
Your shawl is gorgeous!!! I have some red Kyoto, too...I might have to follow your lead! Just lovely! Happy knitting!
Posted by: Neuroknitter | August 17, 2007 at 03:05 PM
Beautiful job! The colors in that yarn are just amazing.
Posted by: Jessica | August 20, 2007 at 09:45 AM
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous shawl! And such a beautiful color.
Posted by: Ariel | August 20, 2007 at 12:35 PM
Beautiful! Well done!
Posted by: Jean | August 20, 2007 at 02:45 PM
Oh my goodness, I *love* it in the bright red! And it suits you, too. :-)
Posted by: Beth S. | August 20, 2007 at 03:44 PM
Lovely!! I never thought about knitting a shawl before, but I think I might give one a try. I just have to find the right pattern and yarn combo!
Posted by: Diana | August 20, 2007 at 06:13 PM