White Out Shawl Complete


Over the weekend, I cast off the last stitch of this mammoth forever knit.  I have to tell you, this shawl is huge.  Because of the alpaca-silk content, I will be warm no matter the weather whatever the weather may be this winter.


While I was knitting this shawl, I kept wondering how it would turn into a triangle since it was knit tip to tip.  The designer is a magician and after a gentle blocking - boom -  a triangle!


The past few summers, I've had a lace weight knit on the needles.  I find the massive amount of knitting soothing and the lightness of the project bag perfect for car or travel knitting.  Even though I ripped out this shawl and restarted with smaller needles and no mistakes, I enjoyed the project.


The pattern is well written and includes charts for the lace sections.  I recommend this pattern for an intermediate or advanced knitter.  Knitting with an alpaca-silk blend is tricky because of the slickness of the yarn.  For more control, knitting with wool and silk would give more grip of the stitches.

However, I love the drape of alpaca and silk blends.

Ravelry notes are here


Comments

  1. BridgetAugust 30, 2017 at 8:25 AM

    WOW. Just ... WOW.

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  2. stephAugust 30, 2017 at 9:00 AM

    oh, karen....this one is absolutely fantastic!!!!! love your colour choices....simply gorgeous!

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  3. VeraAugust 30, 2017 at 9:16 AM

    GORGEOUS! I love your color choices and this turned out so well. It is beautiful! Congratulations on a fabulous finish!! What's next????

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  4. AnonymousAugust 30, 2017 at 10:04 AM

    Oh so pretty and I love how the alpaca drapes. It is just perfect for a good snuggle up.

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  5. kristieinbcAugust 30, 2017 at 10:08 AM

    It's amazing! You are going to love wearing it this winter!

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  6. margeneAugust 30, 2017 at 10:27 AM

    The shawl is so beautiful and the silk alpaca content gives it a lovely drape! Well done!

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  7. kathy bAugust 30, 2017 at 10:41 AM

    It is stunning. Thanks for the honest part about alpaca and stickiness.
    It came out so so beautifully. Im so happy for you

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  8. DebbieAugust 30, 2017 at 11:31 AM

    It is so lovely, enjoy wearing it!

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  9. Kim August 30, 2017 at 12:14 PM

    It is beautiful!!! Love it!

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  10. DeborahAugust 30, 2017 at 12:21 PM

    Wow, it's so beautiful! Love that lace!

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  11. MonicaAugust 30, 2017 at 12:46 PM

    Holy Cow! That's beautiful! I will NEVER be able to do this! :)

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  12. spriteAugust 30, 2017 at 1:26 PM

    Gorgeous, as ever!

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  13. UnknownAugust 30, 2017 at 2:57 PM

    Absolutely GORGEOUS, Karen!

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  14. flyingjenAugust 30, 2017 at 3:28 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  15. mamasmercantileAugust 30, 2017 at 3:39 PM

    It is a thing of beauty, STUNNING!!!! My favourite thing ever I LOVE everything about it.

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  16. chrisknitsAugust 30, 2017 at 3:43 PM

    Stunning! It is simply gorgeous, great job!

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  17. LauraAugust 30, 2017 at 4:38 PM

    That is a work of art! Did you use wooden needles for that fiber blend?

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  18. Helen BAugust 30, 2017 at 4:50 PM

    Wow that is beautiful, really beautiful.

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  19. JoyAugust 30, 2017 at 5:20 PM

    Wow, beautiful! And it drapes wonderfully.

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  20. TannaAugust 30, 2017 at 6:33 PM

    A.B.S.O.L.U.T.E.L.Y. stunning!!! Love every thing about this! The size. The color. The weight. Just perfect! Well done! If it goes missing don't look for it in Texas. ;) hee hee
    blessings ~ tanna

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  21. NicolaAugust 30, 2017 at 7:20 PM

    It's beautiful. I must say I do love a huge wrap. And the lightness will make it easy to pop into your bag when you might need an extra layer .

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  22. Amy at love made my homeAugust 31, 2017 at 4:08 AM

    Beautiful! Love the colours and the striping!

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  23. EileenAugust 31, 2017 at 10:00 AM

    This shawl is BEAUTIFUL, Karen. You are a very talented knitter.
    Your color choice is perfect!

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  24. Kimberley September 1, 2017 at 3:17 AM

    I'll also say wow, just wow! I love the colour!

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  25. ConnieSeptember 1, 2017 at 7:38 AM

    Love it....soooo beautiful! You have a gift for pairing yarn/patterns. Can't wait to see what comes on the needles next!

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  26. Judy S.September 1, 2017 at 5:24 PM

    Fabulous! I love it.

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  27. JaneSeptember 1, 2017 at 5:53 PM

    So beautiful. Well done!

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  28. Caffeine GirlSeptember 2, 2017 at 2:00 PM

    That is a fabulous shawl! I might have to make one. Your color choice is delicious!

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  29. TahneeSeptember 3, 2017 at 5:25 AM

    This is such a stunning shawl!!

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  30. StefanieSeptember 18, 2017 at 3:57 PM

    This shawl is beautiful, Karen! I love how it's girly with the lace but the stripes make it very modern.

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