Icarus Is Complete!
Pattern: Icarus from SU 06 Interweave
Yarn: Misti Alpaca Lace, 2 balls. I had about 4 yards left, which was very nerve wracking while binding off.
Needles: US 3 (3.25mm) Addi Turbos.
Time: I started this in May, right when the magazine came out, then took a huge break because I was bored with it. I picked it back up to finish the edging last month. It probably could have been completed in about a month if it stayed my primary project the entire time.
Impressions: This is probably the most boring shawl I've knit, but I *love* the result so I'm glad I pushed through and finished. The YO columns got old real fast, and even the edging was fairly repetitive and easy. I don't plan on knitting such a simple shawl again due to the boredom factor.
All photos of Icarus complete and in progress. You can also click on the photo in this post to get links to larger versions of the photos composing it.
Comments
Beautiful! I can't wait to see it in person :-)
Posted by: Disentangled | October 26, 2006 06:24 PM
I love it! It may have been boring, but I agree the end was worth it.
Posted by: stitchywitch | October 26, 2006 06:29 PM
Ooh, I get to be the first one to say gorgeous!
Gorgeous!
Posted by: spaazlicious | October 26, 2006 06:38 PM
A real nailbiter, huh? Well I'm glad you had enough yarn to finish. I really should pick mine up again.
Posted by: knitzalot | October 26, 2006 09:11 PM
Lovely - and nice photos, too. I hope to see it in person too, one of these days. When I'm working days again and not every weekend. In the meantime, enjoy.
Posted by: Theresa | October 26, 2006 09:22 PM
Congratulations, it's lovely. And kudos for finishing without having to break into another skein. :-)
Posted by: Wendy | October 27, 2006 04:47 AM
It's beautiful! Love the color.
Posted by: monica | October 27, 2006 07:41 AM
Just beautiful!!
Posted by: Marisa | October 27, 2006 10:36 AM
It looks wonderful!
Posted by: Aija | October 27, 2006 01:22 PM
wow, i really love it... it makes me want to start one!
Posted by: melissa | October 29, 2006 03:15 PM
Oh, it looks stunning! The color is out of this world, kudos for sticking through all of the dull.
Posted by: Amy | October 29, 2006 09:11 PM
Oh, congrats! Doesn't it make you so happy you could spit?!!!
Posted by: Sachi | October 29, 2006 10:07 PM