A Shawl for Christine

What'cha Knittin'?
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[B]Christine, if you’re reading this and you haven’t received your shawl yet, then don’t read any further! No peeking allowed![/B]

:teehee:

Ok…that being out of the way…

Some of you may have seen the other shawl (crocheted) that I made a few weeks ago. The pattern came from the booklet below.

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One of my friends asked if I would make her one…in black. I adore her, so it was easy to say yes.

I used four skeins of Bernat Satin Worsted (Ebony):

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I decided to go up two hook sizes to an I (5.5mm) hook.

I started this shawl on May 18. Here was my progress at the end of the evening:

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I quickly made progress. I think my crocheting has improved. There’s a different kind of rhythm that I find very soothing. Four days later I had completed this much (keeping in mind that I do work and sort-of clean and cook)…

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Two days later, I finished. It was actually rather late at night when I wove in the last end, so my daughter took pictures of it yesterday (Memorial Day)…hence my patriotic shirt…

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This shawl is bigger than the last one. I really like the texture that resulted from using a larger hook. The stitches are much more open, and the yarn is fabulously soft.

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I just love this shawl. I love the yarn. It’s soft, snuggly, and will be oh so warm in the frigid climate that my friend lives in.

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The border, which I struggled with last time, was much easier this go-round. Maybe it was the fact that the stitches were looser, making it easier to see where I needed to insert the hook. I don’t know, but all I can say is I tore it up (that means I went really fast), easily completing it in one sitting and with no hair-pulling.

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The shawl went out in the mail today. I hope she likes it!

Thanks for looking!!

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I’m sure she will, you did such a nice job! I really like how this looks in the black.

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Gorgeous as usual Nathalie! You (maybe) give me courage to have another go at crochet…other than simple 6x9 HAP squares! It looks great in that yarn too - it’s a nice acrylic to work with :slight_smile:

I could use one of those just about now…after a pretty nice weekend, it’s gotten a bit chilly here! Only going to be in the 50’s for the next 2 days…brrr!

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Wonderful work! Love that yarn!

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It is beautiful! :muah:

Bambi

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Gorgeous …am sure she will like it very muchhhhhhhhhh

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:happydance: She will love it! Great job

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Great job! It turned out wonderful!

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So pretty!! great job!! I can see the difference from the last one that its much lacier

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Gorgeous!

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looks great

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Very pretty!

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Lovely! I’m sure she’s going to love it!

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[B]I DO ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!![/B] I got the shawl today in the mail today and it is so nice and soft and warm. I am thrilled with it. Chicky did such a good job. The stitches are nice and even and it is just the perfect size. Thrilled is the only word to describe how pleased I am with this gorgeous piece of work. Thanks Chicky for the shawl and the wonderful card that goes with it. When I read the card, I was wrapped in the shawl and I sat on the front verandah and had a cry! Now I feel much better!!!

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Beautiful! :slight_smile: Beautiful shawl for a beautiful person, what a lovely pair!

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:aww:

I am so happy that God can work through my hands to bring joy and comfort to others.

:hug:

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It looks wonderful! And i can see that the recipient loves it! And aren’t you skinny ?!!!:hug: I’m green with envy:teehee:

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Beautiful work! LOVELY shawl, lucky friend!

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That’s soooooo super gorgeous! I wish I was your friend… :teehee:

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Looks very cozy, nice job.