Blocking makes such a huge difference, doesn’t it?
It wasn’t my most patient or meticulous blocking job, but I think it turned out okay. Even the corners look decent:
Jane, as always, is ready to model:
Vital stats: approximately 21 x 60" (53.5 x 152.5 cm), with just 4.2g of yarn left over.
Would I knit another Estonian shawl? Sure, but I’m in no rush. I liked trying out the traditional construction method, I had fun with the nupps, and I’d love to play with other Estonian lace patterns. But another months-long project, similar to this one? Nah, not right now, thanks; I have other things I’d like to explore first.
It is really pretty. The patterns in Estonian shawls are so pretty, but I really struggle with Nupps. I keep undoing my starts and looking for an alternative to the Nupps. Or even a better way of making them. Someday........
» Nadine
Beautiful! I wish I had the patience.
» Kathom
Absolutely incredible.
» Cheryl
Once or twice over the weekend I wondered to myself how you were doing with the shawl. You were absolutely right to go with the traditional method and I love the way the nupps accent the corners.
» AnnP
So, so beautiful. I wish it were mine :-) I still haven't worked up the gumption to start a lace scarf since I took your class at Stitches Midwest!!!
» Babyboxermom
Nice job JC!! Mad hooping and edging skills! One talented and persistent knitter you are! Hope all is well! :)
» marcy
Thanks for the comments, everyone!
Nadine, give nupps another try. Remember to use pointy needles and sproingy yarn, and to create REALLY loose loops of yarn. Aim for ridiculously big, floppy, ungainly loops of yarn. They’re the only sane way to p5tog on the next row... and they won’t look messy when the nupp is all said and done.
Kathom, Marcy has it right: it’s not the patience that counts, it’s the persistence.
Babyboxermom, go for it! Remember, you don’t need to use really fine yarn to knit lace. Try knitting a lace scarf out of DK-weight yarn.
» JC
Beautiful JC. Don't let your mom see it.
» Dolores Wohler
Wouldn't dream of it, Dolores.
» JC