Friday 27 June 2014

FO Friday: Summer MKAL Wild Flowers Shawl

Animals Divine Tarot











I thought the 6 of Wands for the unusual Animals Divine Tarot would be a good choice for today, as I have completed the Wild Flower Shawl MKAL.


I'm quite pleased with how it turned out; I'm glad I didn't bother with the 1700 or so beads that were part of the original - the sparkle of the metallic strand that runs through the Rico Design Creative Reflection yarn I used was more than enough.

I kind of wish I hadn't bothered with the nupps in the pattern - for the hassle involved, I'm not sure the results were worth it, as this yarn doesn't really show them up. However, looking at other people's projects, I noticed in many of them the same lack of ... not definition exactly ... but the 3D aspect that nupps ought to provide.

The sharp decreases near the end of the shawl may create a sort of gathered effect, and this may require careful blocking to avoid. You don't have to ask me how I know, cuz I know you know how I know already.

I did particularly like the bobble in the first amazingly long row - when blocked, they create a really lovely edging.

I know, I know, you're itching to see it. Wa-Lah !









The pattern itself is well-written and clear, and the designer is readily accessible through the Ravelry group if there are questions.

I hope you have as enjoyable a weekend as I am hoping for ....


7 comments:

  1. Love it :) I did decide to go with the beading after substituting beads for bobbles and an loving how it looks so far :D

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  2. Gorgeous!!!! One question, does it lay well along your neck and shoulders?

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  3. Beautiful, and a perfect match for the yarn.

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  4. That's really beautiful! The colors and pattern are gorgeous together. Well done! I think you were right not to include beads.

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  5. I love nupps and yours are just lovely. Well worth the effort IMHO. Those colours are gorgeous in this beautiful shawl.

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