So much more fun than garter stitch.
Stats:
Yarn: Bryspun Kid-N-Ewe (50% wool/50% mohair, discontinued) I think I've knit 6 balls into it so far.
Needles: Started on size 6's, but it went into deep hibernation and I forgot what size I used and picked it back up on size 7's. (Yes, you can tell. But it goes faster this way.)
Pattern: Mara
At last count, there were 697 stitches on the needle and it was taking 24 minutes to get through one row. It is really big. Like, it is 30" deep, and has a 62" wingspan. To give you an idea of how big it is, here is a picture of it on my full-size bed:
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| It was incredibly difficult to get a decent picture so I settled for this one. Sorry. At least you can see how big it is, even if all of the texture is completely lost. |
Naturally, every RS row adds on four stitches and counting them just makes me sad. So I'm just going to knit two, purl two for 4 painful inches while thinking back on just about every other project I have ever knit. Especially the ones that were bright.
Whenever I'm not reminiscing about previous projects, or rhapsodizing about projects to come (hello, pullover!) I will be dreading the epic bind-off that looms ahead...
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I love the look of ribbing and this one looks so professional!
ReplyDeleteso beautiful! I might have to move this into the queue!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, and so much work! You should be very proud of it!
ReplyDeleteWow, your ribbing is beautiful. I feel with you about the counting though, my shawl only has roughly half the stitches yours does, but I have been passing it around to members of the family to recount it for me as I just can't count them anymore!!
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Epic but lovely! I think thinking about how good it's going to look and all the things I can move onto once it's done are the only things that keep me going on projects like this. I'd say it was definitely worth the effort :)
ReplyDeleteFunny, I love garter stitch and really get bored with ribbing (this may have something to do with the large cardigan I made entirely in 2x2 rib though!)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the epic bindoff!
It's really lovely and the colour is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI much prefer the larger needle for that portion of the shawl ... it adds such a nice heft to the finish. You're in the home stretch!!!
ReplyDeleteCounting stitches in massive rows like that always makes me sad. And you're right, the bind off will be an epic undertaking. But it's soooo pretty and it's going to be awesome.
ReplyDeleteI love the color and the "simple" look, makes it modern looking and easy to combine with many outfits!
ReplyDeleteThat is one big shawl! I love the color too, it'll probably go with everything!
ReplyDeleteIt looks MASSIVE! It's going to be incredible to have it finished!
ReplyDeleteI like garter better than ribbing, too -- funny how all our brains are wired so differently. The shawl is gorgeous, and also ginormous! Hang in there through the looooong rows, though. It'll totally be worth it!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! What a huge shawl, wow! I bet it's going to be so cuddly and warm!
ReplyDeleteI think I'd rather do ribbing than garter as well! Love that color, although the mohair would drive me nuts!
ReplyDeleteI would have given up on counting awhile ago, not the project, just the counting. It'll be great when it's done!
ReplyDeleteAaacckkk! I learned my lesson about counting stitches on needles then timing to complete a row. Step away from the math!!!
ReplyDeleteI love that you did the math. I do that as well.
ReplyDeleteI think I like ribbing better than garter, but I'm a newbie.
Sam
You've got to consider doing the "Super Stretchy" bind off. It is such a nice finish, even if it will take a long time. I predict you will love it.
ReplyDeleteand i thought the BABY sweater i was working on was long and boring!
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