Horai Stole
Size made: 17" x 60"
Craft: Knit
Materials
Needle used: US 10 (6.0 mm)
Yarn used: Schaefer Yarn Company
Color: Thistle
Yardage Used: 530 Yards
Project Details and Feedback
Duration of Project: March 17th to April 26th, 2011
Modifications: For this I used a Light Fingering weight yarn instead of the called for lace yarn. Because of that I did not hold the yarn double and just knitted it as called for.
Make this pattern again? Yes, definitely! I really loved making this and I'm super happy with the results. Everyone that sees this loves it and can't resist touching it (even non-knitters/crocheters). I have also been really inspired by this stitch. I have been wondering if another simple stitch would look this lovely if done in lace yarn with this big of needle.
Final thoughts/ recommendations: I definitely recommend this pattern, especially for beginning lace knitters. I really love how the designer created a bunch of different types of styles from this pattern. This pattern as been used as (in addition to the scarf) a triangle shawl, a snood and someone even made this into a Gilet (a kind of cardigan). I am obviously not the only one inspired by this simple pattern!
I think the best part of this pattern is that it looks lovely in all yarns, even multicolored yarn.
What I learned/practiced in this pattern: I realized I need to be a bit more conscious of my gauge. I think that this pattern as a finished project is so forgiving but I feel that I should work on being more precise. Some parts I was a looser knitter. I think that this also is due to my different projects going on all at once. I'm interested to see how much better it will be when I focus on only this project and give it all of my attention.
Love,
LeeAnn
p.s. I want to thank mommy for taking the lovely pictures!
(taken at Pismo Beach, California)
7 comments:
That's such a pretty wrap!! I've been eyeing that pattern as well, the stitch looks so different and interesting. Love your FO!
That is gorgeous! I haven't attempted making something with lace weight yarn yet. I'm afraid I'll get bored and never finish it! I love all your shawls!
Beautiful, perhaps I can find something like it for crochet.
absolutely lovely!
xxxooo mommy
Thank you, Thank you all!!! =]
I'm very happy with this result too.
I've been thinking of what could be the equivalent to it in crochet and here it is!
~I believe the absolute closest crochet-look-alike to this pattern is the Solomon's knot. This is the best free pattern of the Solomon's knot that I could find: (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/solomons-knot-shawl). If you just do this in lace weight or similar sized yarn you will get the nice lacy look. This will make a triangle shawl though. If you want a rectangular shawl then here is another free pattern (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/manhattan-or-night-shawl). I prefer how the first one looks, personally, but you can mix and match the patterns to your own preference!
Here are other crochet shawls that look nice and lacy:
~ http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sherbet-wrap (free)
~ http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chale-everlasting
I hope this helps and inspires! =]
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crocus-bud-crocheted-shawl
thanks for taking time to write this. I'm considering doing this in silk thread as my wedding shawl. Yours is quite lovely
Thanks Kathy!
I hope my blog post helped you at all! it was a fun project! I'm actually making another one right now.
Happy Knitting!
Love,
LeeAnn
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