Sunday, November 16, 2008

Laminaria

Starting working this fall I had the need for a "subway knitting", meaning something to knot on for the at least 30 minutes I have each day getting to and from work. It is a big plus if the item is not too big to carry around. Maria made this beautiful Laminaria and also stated it was relly fun knitting. I had looked at it and loved it but thought that it would be too tricky.
Inspired by Marias words, result and not the least her hand-dyed yarn I decided to give it a try.
To get fully inspired I invested in a set of knit pick needles. No regrets!!!!



I followed the pattern , but using larger needles than described, 5.5 mm for the first part and then 4.5 mm for the remaining parts. Copying Maria I also added beads at the edging lace part.
I also made two extra "rows" on the second lace part, making the shawl a bit larger. And this one I blocked (again thankful for the blocking wires).


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4 comments:

  1. ElenaNovember 16, 2008 at 10:52 PM

    Så vacker och gosig din laminaria ser ut att vara. Den kommer värma dig gott under de allt kyligare novemberdagarna!

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  2. katarinawNovember 17, 2008 at 12:30 PM

    Härliga höstfärger!

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  3. daceNovember 18, 2008 at 11:58 AM

    väldigt vacker sjal!

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  4. Tant BergDecember 7, 2008 at 10:46 PM

    Alltså. De där stickorna - dom vill jag verkligen ha. Jag har ritat en karta till sambon inför julen... vad hittar jag idag på nätet - samma princip men Addi. Jag är helt saligt kär i Addi. Jaha. Dubbla priset. Och de är säkert inte bra. Nä och en bal på slottet är säkert JÄTTETRÅKIGT också! Jättefin sjal fö. Hoppas att vi ses i februari - dagisplats lyser mer med sin frånvaro än snön kan jag säga! Ha det bra! /Paula

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