My Luna Moth is finished! Oh Shui, such a beautiful pattern!
Pattern: Luna Moth Shawl, by Shui Kuen Kozinski
Yarn: Elann Peruvian Pure Alpaca, color 790 Hyacinth
Amount Used: 414 yards (380 meters), 6 3/4 ounces (190 grams)
Needles: KnitPicks Options sizes 9 and 10
Pre-Blocked Size: Length 31" x Width 49"
Post-Blocked Size: Length 37" x Width 70"
The photo on the right depicts the true color of this lovely yarn. I enjoyed working with the Pure Alpaca, despite the fact that there was a very mild itch factor for me, but only when I stroked my cheek with it. I can't even call it an itch; it was more like an awareness, and not in a negative way. Still, the yarn is incredibly soft, and the color is heathered. Of course I am buying more! I am very happy with the outcome. Shui's pattern was well-written, and I appreciated the chart. I don't usually make lace without stitch markers, as it is more time consuming to find mistakes, but once I got the hang of the repeats, I was off and running.
Ok, one more thing, I just found out about a cool contest from Jen at Knitting Sutra. There is a summer contest being hosted by Ali at Skeins Her Way. We are supposed to list our summer knitting goals. I know that I want to make at least 3 tops, finish the Charlotte's Web shawl, finish my cashmere shawl, and continue working on some patterns I have been dinkering around with for awhile. First prize is a copy of the Fitted Tank, and the yarn to go with it, Blue Sky Cotton, in a color of your choice.
Go visit Ali's blog, enter the contest, and be sure to let her know who referred you, ME, as each person who is referred gets one entry. How does she think up this stuff? The contest ends in TWO more days!
Yay Trish! You did it! I must get that color, it is amazing! You did a spectacular job. I know you will treasure this one.
Posted by: Joan | May 29, 2007 at 07:06 PM
Trish,
That turned out so beautifully. What a pop of color! Bri
Posted by: bri | May 29, 2007 at 07:26 PM
Such a gorgeous shawl!! The lace stitch pattern flows so beautifully....and hyacinth alpaca is the perfect yarn!
Posted by: Pat | May 29, 2007 at 08:40 PM
Wow, that shawl turned out gorgeous. I liked it too when I first saw it. Yours grew quite a bit with blocking! I know another person who is knitting it. She said it's a little difficult to knit, but I'm itching to give it a try. Where to take the time to do all that I want to do. I like Alpaca yarns. The color you choose is beautiful!
Posted by: Monika | May 29, 2007 at 08:54 PM
Wow! It's totally gorgeous!
Posted by: Romi | May 29, 2007 at 11:43 PM
Trish,
The shawl is beautiful!! Gorgeous colour too!
Posted by: stch | May 30, 2007 at 12:25 AM
Stunning, Trish!
Posted by: Norma | May 30, 2007 at 07:56 AM
Absolutely gorgeous!
Posted by: Miss T | May 30, 2007 at 09:35 AM
Stunning! And in purple - be still my heart.
Posted by: jillian | May 30, 2007 at 11:46 AM
really breathtakingly beautiful I love that Alpaca!
Posted by: Grace | May 30, 2007 at 12:00 PM
Love your shawl. Love the color. It looks like you really stretched it out while blocking.
Posted by: Smariek | May 30, 2007 at 06:09 PM
Trish, it looks beautiful. I'll be sure to enter!!!!
Posted by: bets | May 31, 2007 at 09:17 AM
Trish, it is glorious. I am not usually a purple person, but wow that is beautiful. You did such a terrific job.
Posted by: Suzann | May 31, 2007 at 10:06 AM
Trish, that is amazing! Such beautiful knitting and the oolor is gorgeous, reminds me of your irises. Beautiful pictures too.
Posted by: Benne | May 31, 2007 at 11:55 PM
Your Luna Moth is beautiful! Great job!
And I love all your iris photos. Bearded iris are one of my favorite flowers (along with lilacs) - so glamorous in the garden.
Thanks for visiting my blog.
Posted by: Madge | June 02, 2007 at 04:35 PM
You are so talented! I love this shawl. I have yet to delve into lace, but one day I will dive in, and I hope to make something as beautiful as you have.
Posted by: Connie | June 05, 2007 at 11:34 AM