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Rock Island designed by Jared Flood (Brooklyntweed)

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Tue, 2011-12-06 14:48 — Kerry

Just off the blocking wires is this triangular shawl designed by Jared Flood. I used 4 strands of ColourMart cashmere/linen 40/60 2/62NM very fine laceweight, the colour is lapisazzulo and the needle was a 4mm circular with wooden tips. The size was 127cm x 94cm (50" x 37") The edging was knitted first and then stitches picked up to knit the body of the shawl. The pattern was a delight to knit as Jared writes clear, accurate, and easy to follow directions. I enjoyed knitting this and will probably knit it again in laceweight merino.

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Fri, 2011-12-09 09:43 — bobinthebul
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Beautiful, a really nice

Beautiful, a really nice combination of simple and intricate sections, and I agree on the color too.

Wed, 2011-12-07 16:12 — ilhiker
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The word "gossamer" comes to

The word "gossamer" comes to mind. It's so delicate, light, and airy. Just beautiful!
Mark

Wed, 2011-12-07 15:20 — Joe-in Wyoming
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Very lovely, Kerry. I think

Very lovely, Kerry. I think it knit up beautifully...4 strands, eh? The one strand must be as fine as sewing thread.

Wed, 2011-12-07 15:27 — Kerry
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Thanks Joe, yes it is.

Thanks Joe, yes it is.

Thu, 2011-12-08 15:14 — Joe-in Wyoming
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Yowza! Talk about your

Yowza! Talk about your cobweb weight lace yarn!

Wed, 2011-12-07 09:25 — chrisimon

I may have to add that to my

I may have to add that to my queue!

Wed, 2011-12-07 02:43 — knitmaniac

A stunning piece of work.

A stunning piece of work. Congratulations Kerry.

Tue, 2011-12-06 23:12 — chipsir
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Spectacular.....Kerry as

Spectacular.....Kerry as usual your work and colour choice has it the mark again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tue, 2011-12-06 21:48 — Tom Hart
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What a creation! What a

What a creation! What a beautiful job! Congratulations, Kerry.

Tue, 2011-12-06 21:19 — TomH
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Stunning. Congrats!

Stunning. Congrats!

Tue, 2011-12-06 19:17 — IamKnitGuy
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Wow, blue is the new black.

Wow, blue is the new black. Looks great!

Tue, 2011-12-06 18:43 — ronhuber
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Absolutely gorgeous, Kerry,

Absolutely gorgeous, Kerry, like all of your work. The colour is astounding in that pattern.

Tue, 2011-12-06 14:55 — Bill
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Kerry, it's lovely! ...did

Kerry, it's lovely!
...did colourmark ply 4 strands together for you...or did you knit with four seperate strands?

Wed, 2011-12-07 15:26 — Kerry
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Thanks Bill. I asked

Thanks Bill. I asked ColourMart to run two strands together for me but that was still so fine I wound some off the cone and ran that together with the two on the cone. They would have wound four for me, I just didn't realise how fine the yarn was.

Wed, 2011-12-07 17:48 — Bill
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I've swatched and washed a

I've swatched and washed a sample with four strands of assorted charcoal grey cashmere and merino. It's heavier than what you're using...
I plan to knit zippered cardigan with lapels...sort of a knitted sport coat.
I don't yet fully understand the "twist" system o jut ordered individual cones.

Fri, 2011-12-09 14:48 — Kerry
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As I understand the twist

As I understand the twist system, it is just x number of strands wound together as distinct from plying. Twisting is free and plying has a charge.

Tue, 2011-12-06 14:53 — MMario
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Great piece. I'm trying not

Great piece. I'm trying not to hate Jared - because I would SO want to have designed that......