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Mon, 2009-02-23 14:29 — Thor

Here is the Feather & Fan Comfort Shawl that I did for my sister, Cheryl. I had myself a Marathon Knitting Weekend and just finished getting it pinned down to the blocking table. It is so colorful and I love the way the custom dyed hanks flow from one to the next. The yarn was custom dyed by Cathi Nuelle from www.StoneBarnFibers.com

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Tue, 2009-02-24 14:46 — crmartin
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Beautiful job, you've come a

Beautiful job, you've come a long way in a short time.

Randy

Tue, 2009-02-24 08:21 — rjcb3
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WOW! That is

WOW!

That is beautiful!!!

Excellent work.

The colours actually remind me of when I was on Guam! I really "feel" that sunset that ManMadeKnits suggested earlier -- a really peaceful tropical sunset...the golden colours filling the sky, with the concentrated reds toward the centre and then the greens for a palm tree here and there, accentuated by those unmatched blues gently touching the shore...

...was I rambling? Well, it's gorgeous! She's a lucky girl, your sister.

)O(
Robert

Tue, 2009-02-24 10:17 — Thor
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Wow, Robert... you made me

Wow, Robert... you made me go there!! Can I go back??

Tue, 2009-02-24 16:29 — rjcb3
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...only if I can stow away

...only if I can stow away and accompany!

I love that place so much!
I miss that place so much!

)O(
Robert

Tue, 2009-02-24 01:04 — TheKnittingMill
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Can you give some specs?

Can you give some specs?

Tue, 2009-02-24 10:21 — Thor
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I used single ply Merino,

I used single ply Merino, about as thick as a pencil roving. Had it custom dyed in the various colors seen. Knitted it up using US Size 11 needles and followed the "Feather & Fan Comfort Shawl" free pattern from Ravelry. You start with three fans on each side of the shawl and increase by two each side with each pattern repeat. I had seven rows of fans on each side of the shawl... though I only made the last two about half the length. Blocked, the shawl is approximately 7 foot wide (along the top edge) by 3-1/2 foot down the center of the back.

Tue, 2009-02-24 01:02 — TheKnittingMill
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This is a BEAUTIFUL piece of

This is a BEAUTIFUL piece of art! Can we say color theory!!! Wow, I think I've looked at the pics 6 times now since I've gotten home from work. Congratulations--she will adore it!

Mon, 2009-02-23 19:41 — chipsir
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just to nice for words...I

just to nice for words...I love it and I am sure sis will as well.

Mon, 2009-02-23 18:58 — Aaronknits
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I'm way more than timid when

I'm way more than timid when it comes to colors. Your shawl is just brilliant! Great job!

Mon, 2009-02-23 17:30 — ManMadeKnits
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Oh, Bill! I love it! To be

Oh, Bill! I love it!

To be honest, I would have been timid to use such vibrant colors out of fear of creating something just plain LOUD, but the multiple colorways here work SO WELL! I agree with Joe-in-Wyoming--You'd never guess they were more than one dyelot.

If you turn it upside-down, I think it kinda looks like a sunset in oil paint...

Mon, 2009-02-23 15:16 — knitmaniac

It is still singing Oranges

It is still singing Oranges and Lemons! You have done a great job and the way the colours have blended together is just fabulous. I'm sure your sister will love it.

Mon, 2009-02-23 15:02 — MMario
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Great job; it looks

Great job; it looks fantastic.

Mon, 2009-02-23 14:58 — Joe-in Wyoming
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Great work, Thor. The way

Great work, Thor. The way those colorways blend together, you'd never believe they weren't one dyelot. Just gorgeous. Lucky sister, indeed. Books, knitting, cats, fountain pens...Life is Good.