Ashling Shawl

 

I finished the Ashling shawl after many many many months.  Well it felt like many months anyways.  I originally thought the garter stitch portion of the shawl in the beginning would be repetitive and easy.  However the increasing was placed in such a way that you had to pay attention on every single row.  Also the wool was a super-wash wool and silk blend that made the stitches slippery. If you recall, I dropped some stitches two weeks ago and it was a nightmare fixing that little mistake.



I do love the way the shawl turned out and my challenges were worth the result.  The shawl is super soft and delicate!  This might be nice to wear with summer dress.  Now I have to dig in my closet to see if anything 'goes' with it.  It's been months since I've worn a dress or had a function to attend.



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Comments

  1. karen greenAugust 12, 2020 at 7:57 AM

    That’s just beautiful. Wear it just because.

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  2. ConnieAugust 12, 2020 at 8:22 AM

    Wow! Turned out amazing. I love how open and airy it is.

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  3. EileenAugust 12, 2020 at 8:33 AM

    So beautiful! I have an Ashling Shawl on the needles now, and it's going to be a long knit! Working with lace weight yarn is slow knitting IMO.Hope mine turns out as lovely as yours.

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  4. VeraAugust 12, 2020 at 8:54 AM

    What a masterpiece! I love the way it turned out and the color is just wonderful. It looks incredibly soft and lacy. Well done!!

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  5. BonnyAugust 12, 2020 at 9:51 AM

    Just lovely! You might have to dress up at home and celebrate completing this beautiful shawl!

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  6. LeftycrafterAugust 12, 2020 at 10:30 AM

    That is so beautiful. Heck, I would wear it with jeans just to be wearing it.

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  7. affectioknitAugust 12, 2020 at 11:55 AM

    That's gorgeous!
    ~Have a lovely day!

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  8. Michelle B.August 12, 2020 at 12:52 PM

    That is beautiful!

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  9. elizabethAugust 12, 2020 at 1:54 PM

    wow! it's really beautiful!!!! It would dress up well for any occasion! These will come again, in time... great work!

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  10. thecrazysheepladyAugust 12, 2020 at 2:31 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  11. sustainablemumAugust 12, 2020 at 4:01 PM

    Wow! It's so beautiful, such a lovely drape. I hope you find lots of reasons to wear it.

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  12. kathy bAugust 12, 2020 at 6:28 PM

    It is truly stunning. I love how big it is!

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  13. StefanieAugust 12, 2020 at 6:35 PM

    This is beautiful, Karen! One of your best FO's and the color totally suits you.

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  14. CathieJAugust 13, 2020 at 2:49 AM

    How beautiful that is.

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  15. Tiny Toadstool CottageAugust 13, 2020 at 5:57 AM

    So beautiful! It looks like one of those shawls that fit through a wedding ring. Gorgeous!

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  16. JuliannAugust 13, 2020 at 10:01 AM

    A lot of work but it is really lovely!

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  17. Jeannie Gray KnitsAugust 13, 2020 at 3:23 PM

    Wow! That is stunning! So light and delicate looking. It's absolutely beautiful and definitely worth the time and effort.

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  18. JaneAugust 13, 2020 at 8:31 PM

    That shawl is just gorgeous. I love the light airy look of the lace and the subtle gradient. So so pretty. i have faith that someday we will be going out in dresses and shawls.

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  19. MeredithAugust 15, 2020 at 5:40 PM

    Absolutely stunning! It is amazing. You did a fantastic job. Congrats on your wonderful finish.

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  20. HelenAugust 20, 2020 at 12:51 PM

    Gorgous!!!

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