Citron Shawl Complete


I finished my citron shawl last week. I boldly went for the seventh tier and quickly realized that I would not have enough yarn to complete it.  So I did some fudging.  I knit the ruching which is the best part of the shawl and then went straight to the edging.  Unfortunately the edging is skimpy.


The yarn is Zitron Filisilk and in the beginning I loved the sheen.  However after knitting and handling it the wool content took over and there was more halo to the yarn.  It is a single ply yarn and for the look of the shawl I think a multi plied yarn would be better.


I am very pleased at how it looks once blocked and as you know I cannot wait until it is fall so to maybe wear it, OR this might be a gift for someone.  I am on the fence and lucky for me I don't have to decide today.

It's crazy but I would knit another citron again.  I love the unthinking part of the project :)


Comments

  1. UnknownAugust 21, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    It came out so beautiful!!

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  2. UnknownAugust 21, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    To my unexperienced self, I think fall is in the air. Lovely shawl yet again. I really need to make one.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 21, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    It's beautiful, Karen!

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  4. MelissaAugust 21, 2012 at 9:37 AM

    Gorgeous! Finished knitting the poncho...just have to block it. One down and that much closer to this lovely project!!!! Can't wait.

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  5. DonnaAugust 21, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    It looks as pretty as I thought it would. It's such a great pattern.

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  6. ~koAugust 21, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous! You impress me that your "fudging" can look so beautiful! Great job!

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  7. flyingjenAugust 21, 2012 at 3:13 PM

    Can't even tell that you fudged it a bit!

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  8. sylviaAugust 21, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    i think it turned out absolutely beautiful! well done Karen!

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  9. fjord girlAugust 21, 2012 at 4:32 PM

    Love
    Love
    Love it!

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  10. UnknownAugust 21, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous. I'd keep it!

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  11. come on in xAugust 22, 2012 at 2:58 AM

    Its beautiful, autumn feels like its on the way now doesn't it. Does that mean we get to cast on!

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  12. Shirley-AnnAugust 22, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    Oh Wow! That is stunning!

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  13. PaulaAugust 22, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    Love. You have me totally shawl addicted now. But I'm working on a cowl instead...baby steps :)

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  14. bookworm-MaryAugust 22, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    WOW I totally love this, even though I've never been a 'brown' person! It makes me want to finish mine (again!)

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  15. meghannAugust 23, 2012 at 8:20 AM

    Oh, that is so gorgeous! What a lovely job you did, and honestly I wouldn't think the edging is skimpy if you didn't mention it. (And I still think it looks fine even though you did mention it.) xo

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  16. AnonymousAugust 23, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    So pretty! Love the color....I'm a sucker for shades of brown.

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  17. embracingitallAugust 25, 2012 at 3:06 AM

    Looks lovely. It's the perfect shade for autumn. Jacinta

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