Classy
Looking back on my blog posts from February, I realize I forgot to mention that I taught a lace class at my LYS. Ooops.
The goal of the class was to start . . . and complete . . . the Forest Canopy Shoulder Shawl. It was a great group of very enthusiastic, budding lace knitters and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Plus, they had the good sense to ignore me while I stood over them and cracked the whip a strand of wet yarn.
This evening, my students gathered at my LYS to show off their finished shawls.
Impressive, huh!
In the front is Eric, who made his shawl from two skeins of Louet Gems sport-weight yarn. In the back from left-to-right is Connie, who used one skein of Mountain Colors Bearfoot; Gwen, who used one skein of Sleeping Dragon yarn; and Ashley, who used 3 skeins of Misti Alpaca Suri Silk.
I love the way each shawl looks so different depending on the yarn chosen.
And I’ve been remiss at acknowledging other knitters who’ve emailed me with information about their completed shawls. A huge, collective sorry.
Susan made her shawl from A Piece of Vermont fingering merino. Take a peek at her beautiful photos.
Jean recently finished her third Forest Canopy Shawl. She added repeats to make it larger. Bella!
And Kathy is finished knitting her shawl; she just needs to block it. Get cracking, Kathy; I still have that piece of wet yarn. Don’t make me come to Boston and use it on you.
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Looks like it was a great class. I’m still working on mine – did 1/4 of a repeat yesterday. Honest!
Look at those proud knitters! It really is a beautiful pattern. :0)
Thank you for the link! I cuddle with my shawl every day. It’s the prettiest thing I’ve ever made.
This was only the second class I’ve ever taken & we really enjoyed it. You certainly do know how to crack that yarn – this is the quickest I’ve completed a project in years. Thanks, Susan!
Yes, ma’am! We are about to have a March Nor’easter — perfect for blocking my shawl!
Will you be posting the pattern details for the sock weight Horcrux socks? Thanks.
A great group photo!
I can’t remember if I ever sent you mine, but it is at http://secretyarn.blogspot.com/2007/01/at-last-i-can-brag.html
Thanks for writing a fantastic pattern! Having knit it in Sundara sock weight, I’m now going to try it in Cabin Cove Mercantile Wool/Tencel. Woo!
The shawls look great. I tried to click to get a larger picture so I could really get a “close up” look but I was told that I didn’t have permission to view the picture. . .I wish Eric had worn a solid color shirt so I could have gotten a better look.
Congratulations on your class. . .keep up the good work.
I wish I could have taken this class! Looks like some beautiful shawls were the result. Sorry I had to miss it!
They all did a wonderful job! Don’t you feel like a proud mom seeing all those smiles. It’s like that old shake and bake commercial, “Eric, Connie, Gwen, and Ashley made shawls …. and I helped.” (probably dating myself with that shake and bake commercial reference huh?)
Look at them! They all look so proud and happy. I must find yarn, so I can make mine.
They ALL look lovely. It is amazing how different a pattern can look in different yarns, isn’t it?
I had so much fun in your class! I can’t wait for your next lace pattern. Now I’m working on my second shawl
Susan, you pulled me in. I had to buy it!!! I wish I could have taken the class. But I’m glad the pattern is available. It looks very “doable” and hopefully will be a good chance to try out lace knitting. I’ve been wanting to do that for some time.
Yay, Gwen! You did it–now you’re a lace pro.
Ooh–and I’ve got some of that Gems sportweight from the S’nB drawing! Thanks for the inspiration–just bought the pattern.
The shawls are absolutely beautiful! I want to do this pattern!!!!!
It looks like a lot of fun – and everyone finished their shawl! WOOT! They all do look fabulous.
I bet you are a great teacher!
I’ve done 2 and loved every second of it. It’s inspired me to work other lace projects, including a pattern that I’m currently doing. It also helped me to get over that beginner’s fear that I think alot of people have.
It’s a great pattern, Susan and I’m looking forward to the next one!
I really love that shawl! I have been looking for a tiny easy shawl to try and this looks like the perfect one. I can’t wait to get the pattern and get started.
Jen
I bought the pattern months and months ago and still haven’t made the shawl. I tried, didn’t work out so well, took it apart and put the pattern away. I will dig it out again in the near future and try again. Wish I was close enough to take a class! Your students did a fabulous job. Eric’s might be my favorite.
Hi Susan – I just wanted to thank you for your super Forest Canopy Shawl pattern. You created a great design with an easy-to-follow pattern. I’ve gotten stumped on lace shawl patterns before – yours was the first I was able to complete. Though I’m sure you’ve seen them ad nauseam, there are pics on my blog. Thanks again!