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Thu, 2009-02-12 03:18 — Kerry

My partner has just finished the first section of the Unst Lace Shawl, a 38 row with 10 repeats pattern in cobweb cashmere knitted on 2.25mm. The beauty of the shawl belies the swearing and profanity that went into it :)

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Thu, 2009-02-12 09:15 — crmartin
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Amazingly beautiful, keeping

Amazingly beautiful, keeping track of that would have put me over the edge.

Randy

Thu, 2009-02-12 07:59 — scottly
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Great beauty always involves

Great beauty always involves great suffering. Nice piece!

Thu, 2009-02-12 07:39 — ronhuber
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That is truly beautiful.

That is truly beautiful. What an achievement.

Thu, 2009-02-12 07:09 — MMario
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The lace done "right" - thin

The lace done "right" - thin yarn, small needles - always impresses me. I just don't have the patience. I have to admit my moose lace give me great pleasure - but sometimes I dream about creating one of the traditional teensy weensy lace knitting pieces.

This is inspiring!

MMario

Thu, 2009-02-12 06:56 — QueerJoe
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It is always spectacular to

It is always spectacular to see knitting lace and the cashmere must have made an incredibly soft and lofty fabric.

Thu, 2009-02-12 06:07 — Mnjack
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Absolutely gorgeous. I can

Absolutely gorgeous. I can imagine the words I would use to try doing it. I think my partner would need ear plugs. Tell your partner that it is outstanding and beautiful work.

Thu, 2009-02-12 05:22 — AdrianG
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Phenomenal!

Phenomenal!

Thu, 2009-02-12 04:53 — knitmaniac

W O W!!!

W O W!!!