Wednesday, November 11, 2009

The Aestlight Shawl Takes Flight

I finally had a photoshoot with Aestlight Shawl after blocking. What a delightful pattern! I love the construction and the shape which revealed itself in the blocking process. It reminds me of a bird in flight. I definitely want to knit more of Gudrun Johnston's designs. In fact, I want to knit another Aestlight soon.








Knitting the bird's eye lace was a lot of fun. I used lifelines periodically because if I had dropped a stitch or two it might have been a disaster trying to get back on track. Fortunately all went well. I didn't need the lifelines but it was comforting to know they were there.



Carmen Banana is running around with fig leaves until I knit her some clothing. I can hardly wait to put that project to rest. What was I thinking? I must have been mad to knit a monkey and even crazier to be knitting an evening dress for her. Well, I am drawing the line at the poodle skirt and twin set...at least for now. I'm ready for another shawl.

















5 comments:

KPiep said...

Oh Paula, it's beautiful! Absolutely lovely, and I hope you enjoy wearing it.

And don't give me any bad knitting vibes about the monkey! I have to knit two for Christmas....Mom and I each ordered a kit. She's knitting the clothes and I'm knitting the beasts.

Sonja said...

Love it. Good job on both the knitting and the photos :) I want to make one too out of Malabrigo Lace. Maybe when holiday knitting is over. I am a big fan of Gudrun Johnston AKA The Shetland Trader. She makes beautiful patterns.

Gudrun Johnston said...

Lovely! So glad you enjoyed the process of knitting it too!

Jen said...

It's beautiful. Very well done. :)

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