Shawl design
January 12th, 2008 by 
Eloewien
Ok- finally got my big shawl design done. I don’t know quite how big it’s going to be, but probably bigger than the Hidcote Garden Shawl… which is big. It has more rows- so probably bigger. I’ve designed two versions- one for laceweight that will probably take 1500-1600 yards of laceweight yarn, such as Zephyr. The large size is worked from the top down in two symmetrical halves.
The other version is half the pattern, and would be worked from the bottom up as a single triangle. It could even be worked in fingering weight yarn, I would guess around 700-900 yards (again- just a guess). Here is a shot of the smaller version drawn out– I haven’t even gotten very far testing it yet, but I’m working on it… click for a full size view.
Both patterns have a written and a charted format, so whichever would be easier, you can do. If you have already told me you are willing to knit this, let me know if you want to test the small or large version (just leave a comment letting me know which!)
Anyone willing to give it a shot is welcome!
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January 13th, 2008 at 9:08 am
Hi Laura,
I’d love to test the larger one as I have some gray laceweight stashed that would be appropriate in weight. Let me know.
Beth gray
January 20th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
hey Laura,
I can do the smaller version- not enough in the stash for your “monster” version- but do have 2 skeins if Malabrigo Lace or maybe some Koigu.
cindi
January 21st, 2008 at 6:21 pm
Hello,
I would be willing to test knit either version. I have several different kinds of laceweight yarns languishing around
Cheers Eva - PS: I’m a pretty experienced lace knitter.
January 22nd, 2008 at 5:39 pm
Could I please test the smaller version? I have just the yarn for it.
Thanks
February 9th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Just getting hints from the picture, it looks really interesting. Keep us updated on this beauty.