To Edge or Not to Edge

[Chrome Kitty]

That is the question. I made what seems like my hundredth Seraphina shawl and I guess I'm getting bored with them because I decided to do something different with this one. It's for my grandma.

 

The first picture shows it without any edging. The second one is with a different style of shell on the edge and the last two show picots added to those shells.

 

Which way do you like it best? (Click on pics for close-up)

 

#1 plain

 

 

#2 shell

 

 

#3 picots

 

 

 

P.S. I've artfully displayed the shawl on garbage bags:blushbecause I'm just that classy:loser . Sorry ~ I wanted something black behind it to show the stitches better.

[natalie058]

I'm a simple-type gal, so I'd go for one or two.

[threeolivemartini]

i like the picots

[gavinsmom]

I like the Picot's too.

[Lucki721]

Wow, what a beautiful shawl!!! You did a great job on it!! I'd love to try a seraphina when I get some time. I agree, the picots really add to the shawl. What kind of yarn did you use?

 

And I would have never gave it any thought about the background of trashbags, that's a good idea for pictures! You made me laugh though!

[Chrome Kitty]

I used Simply Soft. All the other ones I made were done in thicker yarn, so this one took a little longer even though it's shorter than the others.

[earthwhisper]

I am in awe that you edged it 3 different times. I like all of them, so I see your predicament. Can you email grandma to find out what she would like?

[Chrome Kitty]

I didn't actually do it 3 times. The first pic was with nothing added. The second one had a different style of shell added, and the third was just picots added to the shells. So really I just added a little each time and now have to decide whether to leave it as is or take some off. Grandma's very low-tech and doesn't have email.

[sissie44]

I love this Shawl!! and I like it both ways. I believe your grandmother will love which ever way you do it!!

 

let us know which way You decide to go

 

Hugs,

sissie

[justwantacraft]

You know its really a hard choice I think 2 is my favorite edge. But then had you not shown 'em all its beautifull anyway you do the edge.

[froggy]

My vote is for the picot edging:hook

[redhead54]

#4

 

It"s very elegant

I still haven't finished my first shawl yet. The instructions are a nightmare for me.

[Sonny321]

It looks lovely both ways, but I too really like the Picot edge, very pretty.

[Lynn]

Now, I wouldn't have even known those were garbage bags unless you said so:lol

 

I like the picot edge too. You do BEAUTIFUL work, by the way.

 

Lynn

[seagull1993]

I definitely prefer the picot with the shell edging -- it gives it a much nicer finished look to the garment, IMHO. Beautiful work. :-)

[Chrome Kitty]

It's a surprise so I don't want to ask her what she'd like. I think I will keep the picots on.

 

Thanks, everybody!

[goldi316]

Wow! I really like it with your modifications, both with and without the picots!

 

I'm working on my second laceweight Seraphina, am about halfway done - oh, and the thinner the yarn you use, the longer it takes, not to mention more yardage, so you weren't imagining things.

 

I'm planning on fringing this shawl I'm working on, several strands in each shell across. I had been planning on doing another in a thicker weight yarn, I may want to add one of those edgings to it too. I'm really impressed! Great job on that!

[double2]

I vote for the picots.

That is a gorgeous shawl. I think my Granddaughter would just love one of those. I'll do a search for the pattern and get busy. Her birthday is in Feb.

double2

[Everyday Crochet]

All three ways are nice. The shawl itself is beautiful so whatever you decide I'm sure grandma will be happy with it. I personally like option #3, picots.

[Chrome Kitty]

Double2, the pattern is here.

 

Goldi, if you decide to do this edging, I can give you the details of how I did mine if you want.

[NancyCA]

I love the picot edges! My second would be the 2nd one.

 

 

It's just gorgeous!

[aussiecrocheter]

I like the picots, but whatever way you decide to go, you can't go wrong! It is beautiful!

[Lyndamic]

I vote for the picots. It's lovely in every picture, but the picots just give it such a special touch.

[double2]

Hello chrome kitty

Thank you so much for this pattern. I sure like it.

Hugs

double2:hug

[megamomls]

Hi Chrome Kitty!

I'm not sure if you still check this thread so I tried to pm you..but it wouldn't go thru.

I was wondering if you would be willing to share your picot edging for the seraphina shawl? I've made quite a few of the shawls & I absolutely love the edging you put on it!!! I was also wondering what yarn you used for the red seraphina shawl in your photobucket?