I know that the best way to show off a finished hand knit is with a photo shoot in a gorgeous location complete with a gorgeous model. However, sometimes done is better than perfect and that’s why I’m showing you un-modeled photos of my Exuberance Shawl, taken on the fence outside my office at the library.
Even without the fancy setting and talented model, it’s a beautiful shawl. It’s big, too! I had to use my wide angle lens to get the whole wingspan of it into one shot.
Then I switched to my favorite prime lens, the 50mm, to get the detail shots. The shape is a half pi so the construction is different than the typical triangular shawl with increases on each edge and down the middle.
Each small lace section is set off with a stockinette section and boy was I grateful when I got to that stockinette portion each time. Patterning on both sides of a lace chart is definitely not my favorite thing to knit.
The final large lace section was more straightforward and I love the way it looks.
I also love the chain loops along the edging.
The yarn is Schaefer Yarn Company Andrea and it’s 100% silk. And also discontinued. Sorry about that. Slippery and slick, I dropped more stitches than I want to admit. But I managed to get back on track without too much trouble each time and it’s done and it’s blocked and now I can wear it.
And that’s the real pay off, after all.
it’s beautiful!!
Gorgeous! Love the color!
Stunning!
Carole! That’s such a beautiful shawl and you picked an elegant color. The pattern may have had troubled spots but this shawl was worth the effort. It’s AMAZING!
Beautiful!!!
Simply speechless…so I’ll type it. Amazing!
Beautiful work Carole! A true labor of love.
Wow, it’s beautiful!
Gorgeous!!
So very beautiful and delicate!
Stunning! I do hope we’ll eventually see a modeled shot, as well, but I’m glad you didn’t make us wait.
Oy. Schaefer Andrea and I have a history.
The shawl is exquisite and kudos on your bravery to take on a two-sided lace pattern. By the way, the fence photo is lovely!
Gorgeous and in silk too! Pure silk and I just do not get along. Imagining how good your shawl feels on is almost enough to make me break out some of the silk lace yarn I have, almost.
So pretty! You and Margene absolutely outdid yourselves this time!
incredible. stunning. wow!
I love pure silk and this shawl is gorgeous. Kudos to you — I can’t seem to correct my mistakes easily with lace. Lots of ripping back in frustration.
So. Beautiful!
Absolutely gorgeous! I bet you drew a crowd while photographing your lovely shawl!
Beautiful! I’m going to miss the Schaefer yarn. I stashed a bit when I heard they were going away.
Stunningly beautiful!
Pretty!!!
Wow! So beautiful!
Elegant. Such a wonderful finished piece, Carole.
Lovely!!!!
Gorgeous, Carole!