Project #28 in '50 in 2009 Challenge' - Mustard Oceane Shawl
Looky there, I finally got around to taking some pictures of the shawl I made at the end July/beginning of August.
My second lace project went much smoother than the first. It helped that size wasn't critical, I didn't end up having to restart a million times. My only real problem came at the end...how the heck do you weave in the ends on such a wide open lace pattern?! I ended up just knotting, which I know isn't kosher with the knitting elite, but it was either that or watch the whole thing unravel during the wedding ceremony.
Speaking of knitting elite, you may remember that I was hoping to enter my first adult-size knitted garment into the state fair. Well, after a slight scare that they didn't receive my $1 entry fee & form in time, I did indeed enter my shoulder warmer in the textile division. After finding out a week later that I didn't place at all, I had to wait another couple weeks for the fair to conclude to receive judge's comments...all I could ask for I guess. At least I have some insight to how the competition is run, and what I can work on next year. Here are the comments I received, “Tension mostly even. Strive for consistent seams - try back stitch method for nicer look. Dec on left & right fronts do not match. Very practical project!” When I went back and examined my piece, holy heck was the judge right, on one side of the front is lined with 2 ridges, the other is lined with three. Hmm, how the heck did that happen?
I already have an idea of what I'd like to enter next year, but it could take awhile, so I probably start working on it soon. You know after I finish Mariah's baby present and Christmas presents and all that other stuff that's coming up rather quickly.
My second lace project went much smoother than the first. It helped that size wasn't critical, I didn't end up having to restart a million times. My only real problem came at the end...how the heck do you weave in the ends on such a wide open lace pattern?! I ended up just knotting, which I know isn't kosher with the knitting elite, but it was either that or watch the whole thing unravel during the wedding ceremony.
Speaking of knitting elite, you may remember that I was hoping to enter my first adult-size knitted garment into the state fair. Well, after a slight scare that they didn't receive my $1 entry fee & form in time, I did indeed enter my shoulder warmer in the textile division. After finding out a week later that I didn't place at all, I had to wait another couple weeks for the fair to conclude to receive judge's comments...all I could ask for I guess. At least I have some insight to how the competition is run, and what I can work on next year. Here are the comments I received, “Tension mostly even. Strive for consistent seams - try back stitch method for nicer look. Dec on left & right fronts do not match. Very practical project!” When I went back and examined my piece, holy heck was the judge right, on one side of the front is lined with 2 ridges, the other is lined with three. Hmm, how the heck did that happen?
I already have an idea of what I'd like to enter next year, but it could take awhile, so I probably start working on it soon. You know after I finish Mariah's baby present and Christmas presents and all that other stuff that's coming up rather quickly.
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