I wrote last year (here and here) about one of my mega knitting projects that was hugely enjoyable, albeit rather time consuming.
I am pleased to say that I finally finished knitting my Soumak Shawl shortly before Christmas.
I then made the most of watching The Crown on Netflix (a fabulous production, by the way) to help pass the time while I sewed in the seemingly endless ends…
All of a sudden, it was finished, and I now have the most gorgeous, squishy, colourful wrap – perfect timing as the weather starts to get colder.
And in bonus news, while I was sorting out my yarn stash, I found this sad little waif and stray…
I finished this project so long ago that I can’t even remember knitting it. I think I must have put it away at the time because I did not then have the means to block it. But I do now! You can see how large the shawl stretches by reference to the books on the small bookcase.
Here is the finished shawl in all its glory. Knitted in Rowan’s Kid Silk Haze, it is beautifully light and airy, whil also providing cosy warmth.
Knitting is such a joy for me – I love the process as much as the finished items. I am looking forward to many more knitting hours in 2017. 🙂
Really especially pretty!
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Thank you Cindy! 🙂
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Delicate and. Exquisite, Liz! You really have a creative spirit.
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Thank you Becky! “Creativity is not the finding of a thing, but the making something out of it after it is found.” ~James Russell Lowell. I could not breathe if I was not being creative! 😀💕
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Very well said!!!
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Absolutely lovely, you are a star in knitting. So beautiful!
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Thank you Ute – very kind. 🙂
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Both shawls look wonderful! It’s amazing what a difference blocking makes. Have lots of knitting fun in 2017!
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Thanks Clare. Yes, although I have now blocked many projects, I am always stunned by the transformative effect.
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Both are gorgeous! And not an endless end in sight 😀
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Thank, Sandra – so pleased to get past those ends!! 🙂
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Beauties, both of them. I am assuming you enjoyed the Crown. 😉
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Thank you Mandy. Yes, I did enjoy The Crown, and was also very interested to see Valerie Davies’ post about the truth behind the stories.
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Yes, it was good to read her take on it.
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I can’t believe you completely forgot about that purple shawl!! It’s lovely and you are going to get tons of compliments wearing it! I actually like the soumak one even more–it’s so unusual and bright!
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Thanks Kerry. Yes, I know – so mad to ‘lose’ a completed project like that – at least it has now seen the light of day and I am looking forward to wearing it. Soumak is also a joy to wear – it is really cosy, and I love the vibrant colour combinations. 🙂
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Two beautiful works of art. Well done, Liz. Xx
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Thanks so much! 🙂
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Liz, congratulations on finishing Soumak! It is completely gorgeous! And I can’t believe you managed to forget that other shawl. It must have been like Christmas when you found it. Happy New Year!!!!! – Kelly
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Thanks Kelly. I am really pleased with Soumak – I am indebted to you for your original inspiration. And yes, totally mad to ‘lose’ a project like that – it was indeed a total delight to liberate it from a dark corner. As you know, KSH is a delight to wear. 🙂
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