Wedding Ring Shawl
After much swatching and far too many on-line purchases. Finally picked a yarn and have started the Wedding Ring Shawl. The yarn is Halcyon Yarns 70/2 silk. Sharon Miller describes a suitable gossamer yarn as “120 wpi, 17000 yards per pound”. At 17000 yards/lb and 110 wpi, I think it’s close enough. At first I was going to use the gossamer silk from Heirloom Knitting. Normally, I love all things silk but for some reason I just didn’t feel very comfortable with this yarn. I decided to go with the Halcyon silk and I’m so glad I did! It’s slightly thicker than the Heirloom Knitting silk. It still has that sewing thread like quality of most non-wool gossamer yarns, but I’m enjoying working with it.
From the first time I saw this pattern I knew I had to make it in red. Unfortunately the yarn comes in only two colours; white or Tussah. I tried to find dyes locally but ended up ordering from G&S Dye. They’re located in Ontario and even though shipping is a bit pricey; it’s really fast. I got my order the next day! I used Fire Red with a tiny bit of black, and ended up with this shade of red.
From the first time I saw this pattern I knew I had to make it in red. Unfortunately the yarn comes in only two colours; white or Tussah. I tried to find dyes locally but ended up ordering from G&S Dye. They’re located in Ontario and even though shipping is a bit pricey; it’s really fast. I got my order the next day! I used Fire Red with a tiny bit of black, and ended up with this shade of red.
Work on all other projects has been halted while I work on it. I’ve complete 100 of the 362 rows required for the center. I'm leaving for Toronto, tomorrow, to visit family so I don't think there will be much lace knitting for a while.
Happy knitting!
17 comments:
It simply takes my breath away! And you are so fast! What needles are you using?
OMG! that is beautiful! The red is just lovely!
Makes me want to knit it again. But nope I have others on the list and there is the Princess shawl!
Keep us posted!
that's stunning and a beautiful shade of Red too.... I can't believe how quick you knit with what is effectively sewing thread, I have machine embroidery threads thicker than knit :>0
Have a nice visit to your family...
Thanks Fleegle,
I’m using my very old Pingouin 2.0 mm straight needles. They’re very similar to Inox needles. I know they’re not popular right now but I really do prefer straight needles.
Thanks Laritza,
I’m also waiting for the Princess shawl. That’s why I’m pushing myself a bit with the WRS. I really want to finish it by December so I can start the Princess in the new year.
Hi Littleberry,
I’m looking forward to the visit and I might even fit in a trip to Lettuce Knits.
The HK silk is more like serger thread, perhaps even finer! It scared the hell out of me. I didn’t tell anyone but I did practice a lot before starting the shawl. Those first attempts were not pretty. ;) Now, I’m comfortable working with it.
Oh. My. Gosh. That is amazing!
Beautiful work and wonderful choice in yarn!
Gorgeous colour, and gorgeous pattern, too! I can't wait to see the finished result!
How long did it take you to get used to knitting with such fine yarns, anyway?
Great dye job and knitting!
I love that you don't settle, but do what it takes to get what you want!
I love your Spider Queen border too!
Not everyone has the knitting ability + the creative talent!
You're an inspiration and should be proud!
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Brilliant. :) I love love love that red you've dyed up. Your wedding ring shawl is going to be a knockout!
70/2, I am so in awe! It's stunning already, I can just imagine how divine it would be when finished!
Love that red - I love silk and am just starting it in white, but that red is gorgeous.
Nancy R
That red is awesome. I am working on the WRS in white silk, but that red silk is gorgeous. I am jealous.
Nancy R
WDM, IA
Whoo! Hot red Spider Queen! Very nice dye job , m'dear. Exquisite knitting.
Please could I ask you how you went about washing & blocking your Unst shawl done in the colourmart silk, as I've just bought some to do a shawl in and was wondering what the best way forward would be with it...
Thanks
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