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Tue, 2008-04-29 22:14 — Asbjörn

Well, after about a month of sporadic knitting, I've completed Mmario's Faux Spanish Lace shawl for my "Nana". This was such a fun item to knit, I think I may have to try one in laceweight later but this one was intended for an old Pennsylvania house and one Grandmother who catches every chill it lets in. I really would recommend this pattern to anyone but it would be especially rewarding as a beginner's project. Also, this pattern is a quick knit, there's no reason it should take a month, I just knit here and there when I get the time. Thanks Mmario for sharing your talent with all of us.
Some Specs:
Pattern: Faux Spanish Lace by Mmario
Made For: Nana Mary Martin
Needles: KP Harmony Interchangeables size US10.5/6.5mm
Fiber: 100% Wool
Fiber Weight: Worsted
Fiber Brand: Lion Wool by Lion Brand
Colorway: Scarlet
Fiber Amount: 419 Meters (458.2 yards)
Finished Size: 155cm (61") across top x 91cm (36") down center

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Wed, 2008-04-30 16:03 — Kerry
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Looks great, and do try a

Looks great, and do try a laceweight shawl they are not as daunting as they may seem.

Wed, 2008-04-30 19:42 — Asbjörn
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Actually, I think I'm

Actually, I think I'm getting to that point. When I started this shawl, I took the suggestion of using 8mm needles and it felt horrible. I remember my first scarf was knitted on 12mm needles and I thought I could never work with something small, now my hands don't even like 8mm. I'm getting there, my preferred needle size is getting smaller and smaller. _____________________________
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Wed, 2008-04-30 06:29 — MMario
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I keep hoping one of you

I keep hoping one of you guys will knit up 'Placida Flamingo' - which is the same faux spanish done as a top down double triangle. I needs a good picture. *grin*

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Wed, 2008-04-30 07:15 — Asbjörn
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I'll have to keep that in

I'll have to keep that in mind if I do this again. It could lend a bit of variety if I do a laceweight version.
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Wed, 2008-04-30 05:38 — ronhuber
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I hope you found your shawl

I hope you found your shawl to be a satisfying knit. It is so beautiful and the colour is right on. What wonderful photography as well. Your nana is going to love this.

Wed, 2008-04-30 07:18 — Asbjörn
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This was quite a satisfying

This was quite a satisfying knit, I could actually converse while knitting (unlike the Liesel scarf where all I could muster was "wait until I'm done with this row").
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Wed, 2008-04-30 07:26 — MMario
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hee-hee! And the beauty is

hee-hee! And the beauty is that it doesn't *look* like it's that simple! gotta love that kind of pattern. even if it really isn't anything more then a big swatch.

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Wed, 2008-04-30 07:50 — Asbjörn
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You're right, it doesn't

You're right, it doesn't look simple at all. It is the art of knitting deception.
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Wed, 2008-04-30 05:11 — Mnjack
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Great job. Love the color

Great job. Love the color and your photos really showed the detail.

Wed, 2008-04-30 04:35 — Aaronknits
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Oooooh, that looks stunning

Oooooh, that looks stunning in red! Great job!

may have to make another one of these soon.

Wed, 2008-04-30 03:20 — knitmaniac

This is beautiful and I love

This is beautiful and I love the colour. Your Nana will love it.

Tue, 2008-04-29 22:37 — TomH
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Wonderful. Nana will be

Wonderful. Nana will be thrilled. You did a beautiful job. The color and photographs are great, too.