the blue blog archives: the shrug she is a-blocking

I followed the pattern exactly - the so-called "foolproof" feather and fan pattern - and, call me a fool, but when I got to the end it wasn't near long enough to reach from wrist to wrist. Doh! So I added a few more feather and fan repeats and another koigu garter stitch section (I ended up with about 6" of koigu left!) and am now blocking out the lace. I can't wait to see how it looks when it's dry.

posted by alison at 8:41 am | in feather and fan

Comments

Can't wait to see it!!

Posted by: Linz (Lindsay) at September 11, 2005 10:23 AM

Looks good! I really like the colours!

Posted by: Shannon at September 11, 2005 11:58 AM

I adore the colors you chose. From here it looks like a little section of the Adriatic Sea. :)

Posted by: Karma at September 11, 2005 12:00 PM

It look great!!! I love the feather and fan pattern and use it whenever I can. I once did a sweater from a Rowan book for three friends and just did a poncho with it. I love your color choice. edna hart

Posted by: Edna Hart at September 11, 2005 12:42 PM

Um, I've never knit lace, but doesn't it stretch out when blocked?

So your "correct" length might be "GO-rilla" length?

I HOPE NOT.

The colors are so pretty together.

We're on the edges of our seats. Keep us informed.

Posted by: Laurie at September 11, 2005 12:49 PM

Oooh! I'm really wanting to do a shrug lately.
Tres Cool!

Posted by: Chelee at September 11, 2005 1:09 PM

I've turned the fan on so it will dry faster. I can't wait to see it.

Posted by: kimberly at September 11, 2005 1:53 PM

I love the shrug! You are certainly prolific! It inspired me to try a similar thing with the Estonian Garden scarf/shawl. We'll see.

Posted by: Ann at September 11, 2005 1:55 PM

The shrug looks beautiful ... I love the blues together.

Posted by: Ruth at September 11, 2005 4:51 PM

Yes, Laurie, I was expecting the lace to block out a bit. But the when I had gotten to the end of the pattern I was only at my elbow on the second sleeve. I wasn't about to even hope that the lace would block out a foot longer!

Thanks, Kimberly!

Posted by: alison at September 11, 2005 9:24 PM

i'm looking forward to seeing it on. i did ship my socks yesterday as i wasn't sure i'd have time later this week, and the 15th is thursday, with my sock pal being so close (hope that's not a hint til it gets there, lol)

Posted by: minnie at September 11, 2005 9:44 PM

It's just beautiful! I couldn't see a way to order the pattern on their site. Can you only get it directly from the store?

Posted by: Emily at September 11, 2005 10:24 PM

Emily, Downtown Yarns doesn't have an online store. As far as I know, you have to go to the store and buy the yarn and then you can get the pattern for free. I think some folks have tried to call them to buy the pattern, but as they're really just a brick and mortar store, I'm not sure whether they do the whole phone ordering/shipping thing.

Live anywhere near NYC? Got any friends visiting the Big Apple anytime soon? ;0)

Posted by: alison at September 12, 2005 12:25 AM

I bet you were getting worried by now, but now I've finally posted a pic of my sockapal2za progress on my blog. Please don't panick, I'll get them done in time :)

Posted by: Helene at September 12, 2005 3:50 AM

It sure looks pretty just laying there.
:)

Posted by: Micky at September 12, 2005 6:53 AM