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Tue, 2007-12-25 14:28 — MMario

But a lot closer now, 3/4rths of the Armada is off the needle. the fourth side is on the 60 inch circ I've been knitting it on - and takes up most of the needle - so this is going to block out at a good size.

12/26 - finished casting off yesterday - but no more pictures until I block it. MM

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Fri, 2007-12-28 11:27 — TomH
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Stunning.

Stunning.

Thu, 2007-12-27 12:15 — MMario
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The pattern is posted as a

The pattern is posted as a download on my blog post "no one expects the spanish armada" - but I would caution - the current version probably has errors. Another group of lace knitters is proof knitting it for me...and they found way too many over Xmas! (version "e" posted 12/26 - corrected through round 79)

version 'F' posted 12/27 - theoretically correct - but not proof knit.

MMario - ambiguity is cultivated, it doesn't happen in a vacuum!

Tue, 2007-12-25 16:40 — BuduR
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You know MMario, if you

You know MMario, if you ever run out of people to give shawls to, I'd be more than happy to volunteer *smile*
It's beautiful.

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Tue, 2007-12-25 16:31 — Kerry
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Beautiful shawl, MMario.

Beautiful shawl, MMario. What yarn and size needles are you using?

Wed, 2007-12-26 08:06 — MMario
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100%wool laceweight from

100%wool laceweight from handpaintedyarn. Size US 8 needles.

MMario - ambiguity is cultivated, it doesn't happen in a vacuum!

Tue, 2007-12-25 15:39 — knitmaniac

It's very impressive before

It's very impressive before you block it, and the colour is fabulous. Who is the lucky recipient of this one?

Wed, 2007-12-26 08:07 — MMario
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the "big boss" - (wife of my

the "big boss" - (wife of my summer employer) - and since her Husband is Don Juan, Prince of Spain, I got the idea to do a 'Spanish Armada' shawl.

MMario - ambiguity is cultivated, it doesn't happen in a vacuum!

Wed, 2007-12-26 11:02 — knitmaniac

If I employ you this coming

If I employ you this coming summer as my pool cleaner will you knit one for me?

Fri, 2007-12-28 11:27 — TomH
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If Mario doesn't take the

If Mario doesn't take the summer job, can I have dibs on it?

Fri, 2007-12-28 13:03 — knitmaniac

You definitely get first

You definitely get first refusal after MMario.

Wed, 2007-12-26 11:09 — MMario
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That depends - what does it

That depends - what does it pay? *grin*

MMario - ambiguity is cultivated, it doesn't happen in a vacuum!

Wed, 2007-12-26 11:11 — knitmaniac

Minimum room and board - the

Minimum room and board - the rest is open to negotiation.

Tue, 2007-12-25 15:38 — jedwards
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What a beautiful shawl that

What a beautiful shawl

that is beautiful Mario do can u post the patterns