April 15, 2007
stretching is good
Glory Morning Wrap
Briar Rose Wistful merino/alpacw/silk blend—used approximately 850 yards from two 500-yard hanks.
finished blocked measurements: 24 inches wide by 86 inches long
off the needles friday night and i blocked it last night, but it was too late to take pictures. then i had a setback today when, after installing a new router, we could not get anything to upload to the ftp. enter david to save the day, and now i can show you the results.
this shawl was totally inspired by the yarn—when i got wistful in the mail from chris, i immediately thought of the morning glory stitch from BW2, and the idea nagged at me constantly til i sat down and started knitting.
this is my favorite picture of all, i think . . .
this one is for debbieKnitter—just look at that surface texture and the way the light catches the shifts in the motifs . . .
or maybe she’d like this one better (she’s a big fan of the lo-o-ong shot)
a detail of the hem, and my new blocking wires (thanks lisa!)
i couldn’t find my t-pins anywhere (maybe they are actually a figment of my imagination??), but the trusty yellow pins did the trick. i threaded the wires through the solid part of the shawl edge, and then pinned out each point of the edging separately.
straight as an arrow, yeah?
here’s a shot of the graft at the center back. i used kichener stitch to join the two halves—simple and clean, i think. or it will be someday when i finally learn to do it evenly . . .
and, from more than 8 inches away, fairly invisible. here you can see how the motifs meet in the middle, and then reverse.
that’s why it’s so important to end the knitting on the exact right row. ROW 16. remember that.
and, because i just can’t help myself, one last shot of morning glory goodness
i dunno about you, but where WE live, we can use as much of that today as we can get.
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81 Comments
April 15th, 2007 at 6:39 pm
Anne!! I’m back!!! I LOVE these shots!!! They’re beautiful. Yes, I got my balls wound. Yes, I cast on. And NOW I’m going to knit!!!!! Can’t wait!!!
April 15th, 2007 at 6:43 pm
Wow. (Wow!)
I keep wanting to type something else but that’s all that’ll come out.
Seriously wonderful.
April 15th, 2007 at 7:01 pm
LOVE it! Did I miss it, or have you mentioned what colorway and how many skeins of the Brier Rose you used? I want to be ready when the pattern becomes available!
April 15th, 2007 at 7:04 pm
It’s really wonderful, Anne!
April 15th, 2007 at 7:09 pm
Oh I think this is really lovely! Is it your own design? Love it!
April 15th, 2007 at 7:11 pm
Ok, wow, I mean a heartfelt and genuine Wow, and just in case that didn’t come through in the typing translation thing-y, it is totally and awe-strikingly Wow, or maybe I should do the WOW, all in caps, maybe that would have said it from the beginning in a more succinct, way, but I had to impart the depth of my Wow… Ok, I have some yarn, that is just the thing for this beauty… pattern available???? not to rush you or anything….
April 15th, 2007 at 7:14 pm
It’s beautiful and the yarn color variation is shown off wonderfully, too. Another masterpiece!
April 15th, 2007 at 7:28 pm
OMG, another gorgeous shawl. Can’t wait for the pattern to become available. Congratulations!
April 15th, 2007 at 7:35 pm
That long shot took my breath away! I NEED that pattern, and that yarn!
April 15th, 2007 at 7:37 pm
Brilliant. It has such depth. I really enjoy the way it plays with light and shadow.
April 15th, 2007 at 7:37 pm
Stunning!
April 15th, 2007 at 7:53 pm
I love it! Deceptively simple, but with so much texture. Adding this one to the queue.
April 15th, 2007 at 7:53 pm
It’s gorgeous! Beautiful job!
April 15th, 2007 at 7:54 pm
this is soooo awewsome…oneday i will be able to achieve this. m
April 15th, 2007 at 7:57 pm
Wow! I really love this shawl. That stitch pattern is unbelievable! Gorgeous.
April 15th, 2007 at 8:09 pm
oh where oh where is the pattern…?
can’t wait!
April 15th, 2007 at 8:14 pm
SO pretty! Now–do I do Hypoteneuse, Casino, or wait for the Morning Glory pattern!? I want to do them all. For heaven’s sake–don’t design another one too soon!
April 15th, 2007 at 8:16 pm
Eek! I’ve been stalking the blog all weekend for this! Lovely, lovely, lovely. I especially love the edging on the ends!
You inspired me to break out the BW1 (it’s the only one I have) and do some swatching for my own lace something-or-other last night.
April 15th, 2007 at 8:38 pm
Lovely! I must confess, I wasn’t taken with this when you started it, but seeing it blocked has won me over. I really like the way it opened up and the texture it has. I also like the way you put a mesh lace at the ends. So often you see mesh in the middle instead. I image it gives a nice place to drape the stole over one’s arms.
Bravo my dear! Well done.
April 15th, 2007 at 8:44 pm
OMG!!! SO gorgeous! The color, the pattern, everything. I can’t wait to get my hands on the pattern:)
April 15th, 2007 at 8:54 pm
oh, that is really pretty! i like the way the morning glories still show depth even after blocking. and it’s nice to see a sign of spring, even if it’s just knit!
April 15th, 2007 at 9:03 pm
yet another thing i must drool over. I love your work.
April 15th, 2007 at 9:12 pm
Wow, it is so beautiful! How would you rate this pattern on a difficulty meter? Would it be possible for a beginner lace knitter? Thanks!
April 15th, 2007 at 9:15 pm
It’s simply elegant!
April 15th, 2007 at 9:15 pm
Definitely a keeper… want the pattern!!!
April 15th, 2007 at 9:25 pm
Wow, It’s absolutely beautiful! You are the Goddess of Lace! I bow to you.
April 15th, 2007 at 9:41 pm
Wow. Absolutely gorgeous! That yarn! I’m assuming although you were inspired by BW, this is your own pattern? Will you be sharing it??
April 15th, 2007 at 9:48 pm
It’s gorgeous! Did you like using the wire more than solely using pins?
April 15th, 2007 at 9:49 pm
It’s gorgeous! The texture looks so rich. Well, and so does the colour. And the motif. It’s gorgeous!
April 15th, 2007 at 10:01 pm
I love the edging, love the stitch pattern and the colour!
It is something to wait for…
(PS. My daughter really loves the Casino shawl I made to her and wears it over coat every single day…!!!)
April 15th, 2007 at 10:03 pm
Absolutely hypnotic. I just kept scrolling up and down, and back up and down. I’ve gotta make this one when the pattern comes out, just gotta!!!!
April 15th, 2007 at 10:10 pm
Stunning! Great pairing of pattern and colorway too! And yes, even down here in Louisiana today that would have been handy.
April 15th, 2007 at 10:15 pm
It’s beautiful, and the edging is fabulous! But–sigh–I still can’t see the morning glories, except in the final photo. It’s weird, because I’m usually good with optical illusions.
April 15th, 2007 at 10:34 pm
What a lovely accomplishment! Just breathtaking. Oh, and Lynne, I can’t see morning glories either, but I think we’re looking too hard! Gorgeous.
April 15th, 2007 at 10:50 pm
Oh, wow…gorgeous beyond belief…
April 15th, 2007 at 11:44 pm
Anne it’s beautiful! It’s a great pattern and the yarn works great with the lace. And those blocking wires look super useful, I’ll have to pick up some!
April 16th, 2007 at 12:09 am
WOW!!! It is BEAUTIFUL!!!!! It still amazes me what blocking does for lace.
April 16th, 2007 at 12:44 am
Beautiful! Must feel luscious, too.
April 16th, 2007 at 12:45 am
That’s gorgeous! The yarn is so perfect for the pattern.
April 16th, 2007 at 12:54 am
That’s breathtaking! Your kitchenering is invisible, and your blocking skills are to be admired. I love the color, the motif, all of it!
Speaking of weather, it snew tonight. We got the north end of the nor’easter. Big, wet flakes that smack you in the eye. Always in the eye. I had to drive in it to pick up Darren from work, and I laughed at all the people who took the winter tires off their cars just because it’s April. HA!
April 16th, 2007 at 1:06 am
It is breathtaking! Are you going to sell the pattern?
April 16th, 2007 at 1:18 am
It’s beautiful, Anne! Much as I like the MG motif, I think the faggoting and borders really make the whole thing special.
I hope spring returns soon!
April 16th, 2007 at 1:44 am
You always knit such gorgeous items, but I *had* to de-lurk to tell you how stunning this is. WOW!
April 16th, 2007 at 2:13 am
my god, my god, my goddess !! where i can find exactly this yarn in the same color… it’s so beautiful….. i want, iwant, iwantit !!
April 16th, 2007 at 6:12 am
That looks fabulous. I had to stare at the join to figure out where your “uneven” Kitchener stitch was, and I was only sure when I noticed the different directions of the border points.
But having spent one evening last week agonizing over my join, it is reassuring to know someone who knits as skillfully as you do still approaches the Kitchener stitch with some trepidation. (And I learned the hard way about ending in the correct row!)
April 16th, 2007 at 7:10 am
This is my favorite knit yet! I love the yarn, the color the pattern….all of it! Just beautiful!
April 16th, 2007 at 7:33 am
This is gorgeous! Are you going to be selling the pattern? When my cash flow improves around the middle of May or so (knocking on wood), I’ll be able to buy patterns again. Until then, i’l just keep on drooling!
April 16th, 2007 at 7:41 am
That is one pretty pattern! I like!
April 16th, 2007 at 9:05 am
wow. that is just so beautiful – such texture, color – wow…..(you will eventually inspire me to do some lace knitting of some kind)
April 16th, 2007 at 9:06 am
That’s incredibly beautiful!
April 16th, 2007 at 9:07 am
Beautiful!
April 16th, 2007 at 9:21 am
Well done! It is so beautiful, I want one to wearright now! I did just start the Japanese Feather scarf though, so I am working on one of your patterns:) Thanks for sharing all the pictures!
April 16th, 2007 at 9:22 am
CRAZY beautiful….
Lovely…
hmmm.
April 16th, 2007 at 9:29 am
OK…I have to admit that I couldn’t see the morning glories in the previous (unblocked) post. Wow! That’s a beautiful example of the magic of blocking lace. I love that the subtle variegation in the colorway doesn’t detract at all from the lace pattern…in fact, this is one of the very rare lace patterns which probably look even better variegated than totally solid. Well done!
April 16th, 2007 at 9:52 am
Nice job! If my BRF Wistful wasn’t destined for ChicKnits Aliane, I would be sorely tempted. When your pattern goes on sale, I just might have to contact Chris for more fibery goodness. Keep on knitting and post a pic of you wearing the garment once it is off the wires, please.
Blessings,
Susan
April 16th, 2007 at 10:04 am
Oh WOW!
I don’t know how you do it, but you always manage to make color and texture work with each other instead of against each other. Seriously, that’s very hard to accomplish, but you make it look effortless.
April 16th, 2007 at 10:14 am
Beautiful! I love how the ends look like trellises…
April 16th, 2007 at 10:16 am
That is gorgeous!!
April 16th, 2007 at 10:22 am
It’s beautiful! I love the texture!
April 16th, 2007 at 10:39 am
holy crap – that is STUNNING! Beautiful work!
April 16th, 2007 at 10:50 am
It is beautiful! Once again, you have awed and amazed!
April 16th, 2007 at 12:53 pm
Simply stunning! The shawl and you both are completely amazing.
April 16th, 2007 at 1:00 pm
Wow. Beautiful, Anne! I knew it would be tho which is why I got the yarn before you even finished. Mine will be way shorter tho because I only got the one skein.
Can you please put in your pattern a good spot to stop w/the repeats for those of us using only one skein?
April 16th, 2007 at 1:20 pm
Honestly, dear, you slay me. You zipped right through ANOTHER stunning project. The colors are beautiful as is the pattern. Will you have a day you can curl up in it before it goes off to it’s moments of glory?
April 16th, 2007 at 2:01 pm
Absolutely Stunning! I now have to research this shawl! Congratulations what an amazing job you did on this piece!
I’m new here by the way –linked over from the yarn harlot’s blog the other day.
April 16th, 2007 at 3:26 pm
Gorgeous! And the yarn is perfect!
April 16th, 2007 at 4:20 pm
Truly beautiful. The stitch pattern and yarn really are perfect together.
April 16th, 2007 at 6:06 pm
Gorgeous!!! Love it!
April 16th, 2007 at 8:42 pm
I love that shawl. I am currently working on my first lace project and I think I am becoming addicted!
I can’t wait for the pattern for this to be available. Must…have!
April 17th, 2007 at 2:07 am
You are truly gifted with a talent ! Yet another georgeous shawl !
This pattern is a perfect match for this perfect yarn. Too bad they won’t ship outside the US
April 17th, 2007 at 5:41 am
stunning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
April 17th, 2007 at 1:27 pm
Just catching up on the blogs now that my power’s back on. This is STUNNING! Not that I expect anything less from you. Brilliant!
April 17th, 2007 at 2:37 pm
Beautiful! I really like the texture, and how the light plays with it. And yeah, I can use as much of that morning glories gorgeousness as you’ve got: it was snowing here this morning…
April 17th, 2007 at 3:54 pm
I came over here from JenLa…and holy crap lady! That shawls is gorgeous. Please please please will you put the pattern up for sale?
April 17th, 2007 at 6:55 pm
Oh that is beautiful! The yarn is beautiful too! I bet you can guess what link I am going to click on next. I haven’t heard of the yarn before.
April 17th, 2007 at 7:21 pm
Anne, how do you do it? Another gorgeous shawl! Looking forward to the pattern for this one. . .
April 17th, 2007 at 9:46 pm
LOVE it! absolutely gorgeous !
April 18th, 2007 at 9:42 am
It’s just gorgeous, Anne!
April 19th, 2007 at 9:05 am
I join the chorus of “My gods! that’s beautiful”.
Well done, as always.
April 19th, 2007 at 10:06 am
Anne, you have done it again! The Morning Glory Shawl is absolutely gorgeous – - excellent job!!
Rosalia
April 22nd, 2007 at 2:46 pm
I guess a lot of people really like this design, myself included. I love that it’s in dk-weight. I actually have some natural colored Cormo that is laceweight, but it almost feels like fingering b/c it’s so sproingy. I was going to use it for Madli’s shawl by Nancy Bush, but I like this pattern much better and I think it would look great in variegated and solid colors. Scrumptious.