10.04.2009

Gail



This past week I finished Gail, and rediscovered the magic of blocking.
It makes such a difference!



I used one skein Handmaiden SeaSilk in the Ireland colorway and size 7 needles.
(Yarn found here.)
With the help of this chart, this truly was a painless, quick lace project.
As you know, I'm not a huge fan of variegated yarn, so the Ireland colorway, although beautiful, made me a little nervous. I have to say that I'm quite pleased with the result though. I think that the colors blended nicely and fairly evenly across the piece.



I love the sheen and drape of this gorgeous yarn.
I definitely will be working with it again in the future.






Lace shawls are so addicting! I'm already looking at more patterns!


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28 comments:

  1. ZenitudeOctober 4, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    What a beautiful shawl. I really love the green and turquoise yarn.

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  2. TheaOctober 4, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    absoulutely gorgeous! It makes me WANT to do lace and buy silk yarns...

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  3. kjtOctober 4, 2009 at 7:37 PM

    Gorgeous! It is just lovely.

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  4. Navel GazerOctober 4, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    This is sooooo beautiful. You have done a great job.

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  5. *francesOctober 4, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    Hi! I'm "new" to your blog, I've been listening to your podcasts and looove them :)

    This shawl is beautiful!

    (francesmac on ravelry)

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  6. persjankaOctober 4, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    piekna chusta..cudna..pozdrawiam ania

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  7. SkeinOctober 5, 2009 at 12:41 AM

    Beautiful shawl, love the yarn colourway.

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  8. Rene SharpOctober 5, 2009 at 2:17 AM

    Stunning is the only word I can think of. I love this shawl, and once again the photography is perfect!

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  9. CelticCastOnOctober 5, 2009 at 4:16 AM

    The yarn is a perfect match for this shawl not too much varigation, just right!
    Beautiful!

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  10. DebKnits2October 5, 2009 at 5:00 AM

    Love the shawl. Makes me want to try this pattern.

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  11. DawnOctober 5, 2009 at 6:29 AM

    Soooo breathtaking beautiful.....and I have that yarn in my stash! I'd bought it for a wrap....love how it knit up! Yes, I've been addicted to shawls too lately!

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  12. LizOctober 5, 2009 at 7:34 AM

    Lovely. I'm just starting Swallowtail and seeing your Gail is very motivating. Thanks for sharing!

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  13. Pam Sykes (aka Pretty Knitty)October 5, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    This is gorgeous! Every time I block a piece of lace, it is like watching magic! I love to block lace...I only wish I had more space, and that my cats had less of a taste for yarn! lol!

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  14. Lisa StepiOctober 5, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    It's beautiful! Love that yarn, and lace shawls are totally addicting.

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  15. AnonymousOctober 5, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    Such a beautiful shawl! I just love the colors that blend so perfectly with the pattern.

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  16. StaceyKnitsItOctober 5, 2009 at 10:12 AM

    Very pretty shawl. I may also knit Mara in the future. Enjoyable podcast.

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  17. UnknownOctober 5, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    Ooooh, pretty!

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  18. Suzy GirlOctober 5, 2009 at 1:41 PM

    Very pretty!! Makes me want to move Gail to the top of my shawl list.

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  19. Two Cables and a FrappOctober 5, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    It's beautiful !

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  20. AnonymousOctober 5, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    Stunning! I'm on to my 6th Gail now...it really is a compulsive pattern.

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  21. Jane Sr. October 6, 2009 at 3:53 PM

    What a beautiful shawl, those are my favorite colours.
    Where did you fing this pattern?

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  22. KateOctober 7, 2009 at 5:42 AM

    That is amazing work! Yet another knitting area I haven't touched :) You must have so much patience!

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  23. ciciOctober 7, 2009 at 3:01 PM

    this is gorgeous♥ I have been afraid to try shawls like this. The color is so pretty♥ great photos♥
    btw. I love your podcast♥

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  24. DajdaOctober 8, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    Yes, Gail is a lovely shawl, and I love the green colour.

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  25. AnonymousOctober 9, 2009 at 7:17 PM

    Very beautiful shawl. The greens are amazing!

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  26. PaulaOctober 10, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    I'm on a lace shawl roll myself now and have to put this one in my queue. Beautiful yarn and the photographs are making me drool. Just exquisite.

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  27. Poynter October 13, 2009 at 7:33 AM

    So lacy and beautiful. I'm having a go at a beginner's shawl and really enjoying it too. I'm already thinking of making another when this one is done. I like how light they are for hot climates - and I agree they would be handy in cool air-conditioned buildings.
    Jude ;)

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  28. minka louiseOctober 24, 2009 at 8:35 AM

    This is absolutely gorgeous!! I will definately get some of this yarn, although I am not real good at lace and horrible at reading charts.

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