Surf City Shawl Complete


I finished this shawl a while ago but hesitated to block it when it was off the needles.  I skipped the blocking in the end, because I loved the wavy lace eyelet strips and felt that a block, no matter how gentile would disturb the design.


I loved this surf pattern tremendously!  You should knit this one up if you have any lace knitting skills and chart reading skills.  I was crazy and decided to knit the large size knowing full well I didn't have enough yarn based on the recommendations of the pattern.  So my lace edging on the cast off edge is shy one eyelet row out of three.  I'm okay with that because I used up all the yarn!


Purl soho line weight wool was beautiful to work with, I will confess that I prefer a crisper yarn usually with silk blended in.  This wool has a slight halo from being a single ply and the twist was sufficient with minimal splitting.  Again, a pretty yarn if your into single ply fingering weight.


I'm dreaming of knitting this pattern up again.  Who knew I would be into asymmetrical shapes?  Not me!


Ravelry notes are here

Comments

  1. BonnyJune 14, 2016 at 8:06 AM

    That is a really lovely shawl in a perfect color. It looks so elegant in the last photo!

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  2. DebbieJune 14, 2016 at 9:18 AM

    Your shawl is beautiful-perfect for this time of year!

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  3. margeneJune 14, 2016 at 9:20 AM

    Very, very pretty shawl. It looks so soft and wearable. I love the color, too!

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  4. AsKatKnitsJune 14, 2016 at 9:23 AM

    Beautiful Karen! I love the color and that halo, wow. I would not block it either! Well done!

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  5. flyingjenJune 14, 2016 at 9:45 AM

    Gorgeous! And it looks so soft!

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  6. Caffeine GirlJune 14, 2016 at 11:21 AM

    Beautiful shawl! I especially love it in such a soft and pretty color.

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  7. kathy bJune 14, 2016 at 11:36 AM

    IT is a lovely soft wonder of a knit up. Bravo

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  8. mamasmercantileJune 14, 2016 at 11:59 AM

    It really does look wonderful, I totally agree I think blocking would spoil the effect. Beautiful colour yarn, a real delight.

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  9. AnonymousJune 14, 2016 at 12:42 PM

    so very pretty...

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  10. sustainablemumJune 14, 2016 at 1:48 PM

    Oh Karen it is absolutely gorgeous! You are wonderfully clever at matching the yarn to the project. I love love love it.

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  11. AnonymousJune 14, 2016 at 2:19 PM

    So pretty. I like that you can wear it different ways! I think I like it unblocked too. Congratulations. It is BEAUTIFUL!

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  12. kristieinbcJune 14, 2016 at 3:33 PM

    It's a beautiful shawl! I'm guessing you'll wear this often.

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  13. Tracey ~ CloverJune 14, 2016 at 4:14 PM

    Beautiful!!!

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  14. AnonymousJune 14, 2016 at 7:03 PM

    This is a lovely finish, Karen. Great job.

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  15. AnkeJune 14, 2016 at 7:37 PM

    Beautiful shade of blue and such a lovely pattern!

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  16. azwoolgirlJune 14, 2016 at 7:47 PM

    It looks perfect Karen and so beautiful!

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  17. JaneJune 14, 2016 at 8:23 PM

    This shawl is so so pretty. The yarn color is perfect for the pattern. Well done!

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  18. Andrea @ This Knitted LifeJune 14, 2016 at 9:27 PM

    I covet everything about it, color, texture, and shape. Swoon.

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  19. Amy at love made my homeJune 15, 2016 at 2:47 AM

    It is beautiful!! I love the design and the colour too.

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  20. Kim June 15, 2016 at 5:48 AM

    Stunning!

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  21. AmberJune 15, 2016 at 9:19 AM

    Your shawl is beautiful, Karen. It looks so soft and squishy. Love the light blue color. :)

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  22. elizabethJune 15, 2016 at 10:06 AM

    it's really nice Karen!! so beautiful!!! and with that black, perfect!!!

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  23. AmandaJune 15, 2016 at 11:17 AM

    Really beautiful!! Knit Picks Chroma yarn is a single fingering weight that is gorgeous! It has nylon so I am assuming it will withstand wear a little better but I've not put it to the test in that regard. Lovely finish!

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  24. Laura GesinJune 15, 2016 at 12:41 PM

    That shawl is BEAUTIFUL! Definitely adding that pattern to my queue.

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  25. KimJune 17, 2016 at 7:55 AM

    I love this shawl Karen, the shade of blue is beautiful, and it looks soft and light - perfect for warm summer nights.

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  26. spriteJune 21, 2016 at 6:01 PM

    It looks so soft...

    Well done!

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