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Halligarth Shawl

The last knitting project I've finished is my Halligarth Shawl.  




I am in the process of writing several patterns, including a few shawls, and I thought how easy it would be to take something on a trip that was someone else's pattern.  You know, where the many details were decided, and all I had to select were the yarn, color and size.  I would not have to worry about keeping notes; so I dug this yarn out of my stash, which I'd had in mind for this pattern.  

Well being lace, it was not quite as easy-to-travel as I had planned, but it ended up being a great a lot of fun.  And I did not have to take notes.  Whenever I wear it, I will always be reminded of my trip to Seattle with my friend Gerri.  It is currently in the shop, luring in knitters looking for a new shawl or lace class, but I look forward to getting it back soon.  

Details
Designer:   Gudrun Johnston
Yarn:  Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal, about 810 yds
Color:  54007 Deep Rose (Red)



Just one mod(ification):  I worked one extra repeat, and therefore picked up a few more stitches along the edges, which allowed me to center an edge repeat on the point.  I had very little yardage left over but it wasn't really a close call, so I wasn't on the edge of my sit hoping I had enough.  It worked out pretty perfect!  



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  1. ThimbleannaApril 14, 2015 at 7:25 AM

    Oh Wow Karen -- that's GORGEOUS! That must've taken you forever! I haven't made a shawl yet -- I'm afraid that they would take too long -- plus, I don't really know how to wear them -- Doh!

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  2. NanaApril 17, 2015 at 9:28 PM

    Amazing skill & patience! So pretty!

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