We finally got out to take some pictures of the Urchin "in the wild" today. Please excuse the dorky expression- it was very sunny. This was the first time I'd really worn the shawl, and I love the way it fits. That sounds like a silly thing to say about a shawl, where "fit" is not something that's usually considered, but it really does fit me perfectly. It snuggles around my shoulders, is just the right length, and the half-circle shape after it's folded puts enough fabric in the front and sides to keep it from sliding backwards like a triangular shawl can.
(What, you don't wear jeans and hiking boots with floaty lace shawls?)
I folded it not quite in half, so that both layers of the edging are visible when it's worn. The fabric is so very light that I had a hard time keeping it still enough to get the picture; it wanted to shiver and float on the breeze.
Blocking this was a transformation, not just with the pattern but also the yarn itself. It now displays a sheen, luster, drape, and silkiness that just wasn't apparent before when it was a matte lace blob.
Have I mentioned that I love this project?
You are so justified in loving that project. It makes my trials with a sock seem very trivial indeed.
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It's lovely! Enjoy your work.
ReplyDeletewow, sue, this is really magnificent! -sage
ReplyDeleteYay! Lovely... congrats on finishing (and enjoying) such an epic project! I think jeans and hiking boots are definitely the way to go... sets it off nicely!
ReplyDeleteAn inspiration! It looks beautiful on you. --Syl
ReplyDeleteIt's brilliant- absolutely striking in the natural light!
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