Friday, July 06, 2007

Coccoon Lace Shawl WIP



I must be nuts. Not only is this a very fine nearly cobweb weight yarn, but it's mohair. The yarn is ArtYarn's Kid Silk (mohair/silk blend) in a pale green and white colourway. The pattern is Fiber Trend's Coccoon Lace wrap, designed by Evelyn Clark (of course!). The wrap is just gorgeous, but it's coming along so slowly! I've had to set it aside for a short while whilst I work on some projects for the hospital (and to have a little surgery myself!). I've finished the first hank of yarn and will use up at least two more (I have 3, but I might make a scarf with the 4th hank if the shawl appears to be long enough). The pattern makes up little puffs, especially with the mohair yarn, quite lovely! I'm making the version with a lace edging. I started the shawl with a provisional cast on, then picked up those stitches to add the border. Given the clingy nature of the mohair, twas quite a task, but lovely to be sure!

4 comments:

Anna said...

Absolutely gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

Glad to see you had time to post again. Beautiful shawl and I like the socks. I always enjoy seeing your work.

Mari said...

Thanks Anna! And thanks, Sherilan! You must be my biggest fan!! You're too kind!

Anonymous said...

très joli, bravo !

Michelle, Canada