When one is knitting a lace shawl, there reaches a point where photos of the shawl look the same. The fact that an additional ten thousand stitches that feel like eighteen million gazillion have been knitted means nothing to the camera. Zilch, nada, nothin’. It looks like a lump of string with some pointy things poking out of one edge of it. More stitches just equate to more lumps. Increased size cannot be captured.
What’s a girl to do but pull it off the needles and block it? It’s not finished yet. I have two more charts to knit. However, I wanted to see for myself that the bird is growing feathers instead of tricking me into knitting and getting nowhere know if I had truly fixed the issues of porportion.
I think we have passed pre-flight inspection. Soon, it will be ready to fly.
40 responses so far ↓
Rose Red // May 13, 2007 at 5:24 pm
Wow. That is just amazing. Wow.
(You should get a little package in about a week! Thanks again!)
Stephanie // May 13, 2007 at 6:08 pm
That is beautiful! It really looks like a peacock.
Donyale // May 13, 2007 at 6:19 pm
Oh Jae - that is truly worth all the work you have put in - it is - sigh - amazing.
Brenda // May 13, 2007 at 6:28 pm
Wow! It’s so beautiful! It really looks like a peacock, too.
Sonya // May 13, 2007 at 6:41 pm
Beautiful doesn’t begin to describe your shawl. It’s absolutely awe inspiring!
LaurieM // May 13, 2007 at 7:35 pm
Wow! It’s so beautiful. It seems like it will fit like a cape. How are you planning on finishing the bottom? Or would that be giving away secrets?
2paw // May 13, 2007 at 8:37 pm
Wow, Jae, that is absolutely wonderful. I especially love that the cream colour makes the pattern stand out so perfectly!!!
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Katt // May 13, 2007 at 11:53 pm
That is so gorgeous! Just like a peacock!
Katt
Paisley // May 14, 2007 at 2:11 am
oh wow. That’s just stunning. Great work.
Nora // May 14, 2007 at 2:11 am
Jae, it’s exquisite.
CORRIE // May 14, 2007 at 4:33 am
omg that is just beautiful!!!! it looks so beautiful!
Corrie:)
Marina // May 14, 2007 at 5:42 am
Fantastic! It’s really, really gorgeous and so unique.
metal and knit // May 14, 2007 at 8:11 am
I think it looks so real and life like. Cant wait to see the final result.
Tina // May 14, 2007 at 8:29 am
Jae, it is absolutely beautiful.
Miranda // May 14, 2007 at 8:42 am
*picks chin up off the floor*
ger // May 14, 2007 at 9:02 am
Oh Wow. That sure is beautiful!
Can't Tell // May 14, 2007 at 12:56 pm
That’s *gorgeous*!
(I’m risking tempting you again, I know, but I had to add my voice to the others raised in awe and praise, so this time I put in the Gnome Swap blogsite so hopefully I won’t get outed!)
Shan // May 14, 2007 at 1:10 pm
It is simply wonderful! WONDERFUL! You should be very pleased with yoursel!
Arleta // May 14, 2007 at 1:39 pm
Gorgeous!! Great job!
marti // May 14, 2007 at 1:51 pm
you are totally amazing. that shaw is gorgeous!
Brianna // May 14, 2007 at 4:27 pm
This is one of the most beautiful shawls I’ve ever seen. That bird is really flying. Gorgeous work!
Ailsa // May 14, 2007 at 6:19 pm
It’s not often I get the feeling that I’ve witnessed something earth shattering in the knitting field. But Jae, this is going to be huge. Prepare yourself.
It’s the most innovative and gorgeous shawl design out there, bar none.
And to think I knew you way back when….
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M-J // May 14, 2007 at 7:46 pm
Holy cow!
Even the knitting challenged can see it’s a work of Art.
Congratulations.
Larjmarj // May 14, 2007 at 11:05 pm
I am licking my monitor
That shawl is absolutely GORGEOUS!!
Dorothy B // May 15, 2007 at 8:30 am
Amazing! It is beautiful!
Amby // May 15, 2007 at 11:04 am
BEAUTIFUL!!! I can’t wait to see it finished!!!!
Amanda // May 15, 2007 at 12:33 pm
That looks fabulous. Are you coming Wednesday? Miss picking on you.
lynne s of Oz // May 16, 2007 at 1:22 am
Gosh, that is a stunning shawl! Lovely!
(Now I ‘d love to make one in peacock blue)
Debi // May 16, 2007 at 11:26 pm
This shawl is breathtaking!! Is it your own design? If so I hope HOPE you’ll be publishing it!
Marji // May 17, 2007 at 3:37 pm
It’s breathtaking!
I hope you are beyond wildly pleased.
Leigh // May 18, 2007 at 9:26 am
Lovely! Very clever design. I found your blog via a link at Bettina’s blog - http://woollybits.blogspot.com/
KnittyOtter // May 21, 2007 at 10:10 am
OMG!! I love it, Jae!!
That is so fabulous and gorgeous. Are you going to write up the pattern when you are finished? :D
This is so cool!
*OtterHuggles*
Redford Phyl // May 21, 2007 at 11:19 am
This is the most fabulous shawl I have EVER seen. The way the sections flow together is marvelous. I hope you plan to sell this pattern, because I really want it. Seriously! You are a design genius!
Now I have to wipe the drool off my keyboard.
Dyann // May 22, 2007 at 8:58 am
Bravo Jae! That is amazingly gorgeous. Congratulations!
Nancy // May 23, 2007 at 11:11 am
That shawl is absolutely gorgeous. Peacock feathers! Amazing.
Annie // May 26, 2007 at 7:11 am
Wow, Jae, that is amazing, and looks just like the real thing, if anyone saw that shawl without reading your blog or knowing what is was, would instantly know it was a Peacock. You must be so proud of yourself. Great work.
Kate // May 27, 2007 at 1:02 am
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oh my glory
science+craft=artistic masterpiece
Teresa // May 31, 2007 at 2:12 pm
Wow that is beautiful. Is there a pattern for it?
By the way..I LOVE your quilt! That’s actually the first thing that stuck out at me. :D I guess I have a thing for plaids.
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