swallowtail shawl
it taunted me with it's p5togs, and briefly, i gave up. i'm back to say: i win! the swallowtail shawl is done!
pattern: swallowtail shawl by evelyn clark from the fall 2006 issue of interweave knits
yarn: misti baby alpaca lace, less than 1 skein in yellow
needles: not pointy enough inox 3.5mm circulars
although i am guilty of complaining about purling 5 together, overall, i really did enjoy knitting this shawl. the end result is really beautiful and i'm sure it'll get lots of wear. i purchased some Soak, in the sola, evening garden scent and now the shawl smells fantastic too, kinda like walking into a Lush shop.
i'm already thinking about starting another shawl, because i'd like to have another lace project on the needles. i'm thinking maybe the shetland triangle from wrap style
have a lovely sunday!
Comments
gorgeous! i love it in the sunny yellow.
Posted by: Sandra | August 19, 2007 09:20 PM
It looks great! The p5tog scares the heck out of me right now -- kudos for making it through.
Posted by: KathyMarie | August 19, 2007 09:40 PM
So pretty! The yellow color you chose makes it contemporary and fresh. Good thing you stuck it out through those p5togs!
Posted by: Karma | August 19, 2007 09:49 PM
That looks gorgeous! I love this pattern.
And mmm... Lush!
Posted by: Elin | August 19, 2007 09:54 PM
So pretty! I just bought some of this yarn at work (it's on sale for 40% off, how could I not?) and I was thinking about making a Swallowtail. Now I have to make one!
Posted by: elizabeth | August 19, 2007 10:21 PM
Looks great, and I love that yellow! It's such an under-utilized color. My LYS has it on sale right now, and I think I might just have to pick some up!
Posted by: femiknitter | August 19, 2007 10:46 PM
Beautiful! I'm so jealous of anyone who can wear yellow. :D
Posted by: a.bumblingbee | August 19, 2007 11:22 PM
Just so you know we shared a brain today.
All day long I was thinking about knitting a lace shawl for a friend of mine who is getting married next June.
Her favorite color is yellow & I have been trying to picture how a yellow lace shawl might look and presto.
Yours is gorgeous and all the inspiration I need.
** I loooooooove your avatar. I collect shelf elfs ;)
Posted by: Susan | August 20, 2007 12:47 AM
very pretty!
Posted by: maryse | August 20, 2007 07:24 AM
looks great! p5tog? ugh, why?? :) i guess each shawl that's knit has to have something that needs to be conquered.
Posted by: gleek | August 20, 2007 07:53 AM
I love your Swallowtail. I have yet to make one but everytime I see a finished version, I dig my pattern and have another look at it!
Posted by: Jillian | August 20, 2007 11:16 AM
What a perfect color! Marie from Brooklyn Handspun says that yellow sells very poorly (although all her yarns sell out, so I don't know if I believe her). But this FO should entice everyone to give yellow a try :)
Posted by: Veronique | August 20, 2007 01:53 PM
p5tog's are no joke, but the result is so pretty! Great job!
Posted by: Christie | August 20, 2007 02:25 PM
Nice! I'm about halfway through mine, I'm making mine bigger. I guess this means I'll have more p5togs to worry about. Oh no...I'll need pointier needles.
Posted by: Meg | August 20, 2007 07:19 PM
The pale yellow was a great choice. This is so lovely! Great job ;)
Posted by: Lolly | August 21, 2007 07:56 AM
I love it! Great color too!
Posted by: Ella~ | August 21, 2007 12:12 PM
This is so pretty and perfect! Mind if I link to it?
Posted by: Faith | August 21, 2007 11:05 PM
That yellow is beautiful - and so is the shawl. Well done! You've really been on a tear with the FOs lately...
Posted by: Elizabeth | August 22, 2007 11:05 AM
Oh, it's lovely! The yellow is sunny without being too bright. And good for you for slogging through all those p5tog's!
Posted by: pamela wynne | August 22, 2007 02:16 PM
It's beautiful... and yellow... swoon!
Posted by: knittingphilistine | August 23, 2007 10:09 PM
P5!!?!? You need like 13 fingers to pull that move off without a hitch. ;-)
Posted by: Bonnie | August 24, 2007 05:11 PM
Melissa, it's beautiful!! I adore it in yellow (it gives it a fantastic vintage look).
Glad the P5tog's didn't give you too much trouble! I want to knit this one but not til I purchase some of the new addi lace needles!
At least I have yours for inspiration once again!
Posted by: Leah | August 26, 2007 11:04 AM
It's so beautiful! And *especially* in yellow. Great job!
Posted by: Amy | August 26, 2007 07:52 PM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Octopus Knits | August 28, 2007 09:06 PM