It is made from...I don't know what? It was yarn on a cone, possibly from a machine knitter but it was all in a mixed up bag given to me a good while ago. It looks like pearlised cotton but I think it is probably synthetic.
I did the same border as last time but without the beads because the scarf is quite heavy on it's own.
I did some serious blocking which always makes a shawl I think, I blocked the main triangle and then did the border. Next I blocked out the points. See Kristen's shawl at Cozy things for a full photographic persuasion to block here!
Here is a rough tutorial for the shawl edge if you ever need one:
ROW 1: 1 round of dc into every stitch along the shawl edge.
ROW 2: Chain 5, miss 2dc, 1 tr, *ch2, miss 2dc, 1tr* all along each edge (It looks like a fence)
ROW 3:*Chain 7, 6dc in the second chain from the hook, ss to close the bobble, chain 6, 1dc in the top of the treble* Repeat along the edge. (It should make a triangle with a bobble)
You can thread 100 beads on before you start the border and bring up each one in the bobble. That is how I did the one here.
I simply love this pattern - it is going to be a birthday present for a very special friend of mine.
The colour is so evocative of my Spring garden at the moment.
Happy Crochet. Jo xx
Me encanta este chal, es muy sutil y elegante. Felicitaciones por tu labor. Una pregunta, lo has tejido con gancho o agujas??
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DeleteWhat a clever lady you are and you must have the patience of a saint. Your shawl is absolutely beautiful. It would certainly put the finishing touches to an outfit wouldn't it. Such a lovely spring colour too.
ReplyDeleteI really liked your other one, but I think that I like this one even more, because the colour is so pretty for spring I expect!! You did an amazing job with the blocking, you must have used hundreds of pins to do that. It is certainly worth it though because the edge looks wonderful. I hope that your friend loves their gift. xx
ReplyDeleteThat is fantastic x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! The color is perfect for spring. I love how it looks all delicate and floaty. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteIt's really gorgeous, Jo. Well done you! xx
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! I love making crochet lace shawls too. I have this one in my Ravelry "likes" but haven't gotten around to making it. Maybe I need to move it to my queue! :-) What a wonderful gift this will be for your friend! And, the color is so fresh and pretty too! :-)
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful shawl Jo, perfect for spring.
ReplyDeleteMarianne x
Perfect colour for spring, what a great present it is a stunning shawl. All credit to you with the blocking it looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteIt's stunning love that color, so pretty
ReplyDeleteClare xx
Such an amazing piece of crochet, so beautifully made - lucky friend! :-) Chrissie x
ReplyDeleteOh, that is truly gorgeous. What a wonderful gift, you lovely lady. It's incredible the way the blocking pulls out the ends and makes them so sharp and distinct, which gives the shawl such a great shape. I love blocking, I block everything! x
ReplyDeletePretty spring garden friend! And your shawl just proves my point...you have mad skills! That is AMAZING!!! It reminds me of a piece worn by a beautiful gal in a movie! GEE how do you do it!!!! Nicole xoxo
ReplyDeleteThat shawl is just gorgeous! Your friend will absolutely flip when she sees it! Pretty springtime garden too. :)
ReplyDeleteI love this shawl, it is very pretty and your friend is going to love it!
ReplyDeleteThat is so beautiful! I am keen to make something similar. Is it as difficult as it looks?! Lesley x
ReplyDeleteNo, it is tricky to get the first 4 rounds going and then after that a 2 row pattern. Jo x
DeleteThank you! I am seriously tempted. Lesley x
DeleteSo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLluisa x
Your shawl is amazing, I have made so many ELise shawls and now I want to get them all back and do this border on them.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
You've done a beautiful job on the shawl Jo and I LOVE the colour; the edging is FABULOUS! And to think I nearly missed this post while away! Love, Joy xo
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! Beautiful!!! and I especially like the boarder. Thanks for posting, Jo. xx PS your spring garden flowers are lovely, too :)
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