My Chrysanthemum Tea Shawl

[Mermaiden]

I actually finished this shawl some time ago, during the CAL, like right at the end of last year. Yes, Dec 2006. BUT, I finally got myself around to blocking it, and I said I was going to wait to post pics of it until after I had blocked so here it is. Better late than never. That's my motto! I was really ready to use it now so I decided it was high time I get to blocking!

 

<-- from the back, after blocking

 

<-- from the back, before blocking

 

You can really see the size difference. It grew maybe 5-6 inches in diameter, which allows the pattern to really pop out there like it's supposed to.

<-- all stretched out

 

<-- this was it from the front pre-blocking

 

Those are clickable Oh yeah. I made this with cotton. Some of my Mil's end bag yarn, but it had to be Peaches n' Cream.

[Daisy]

Your shawl is beautiful! I still have to make one of those...I have the pattern, but haven't gotten up the nerve to actually work it up yet, but I will. You did such a great job on it! Be proud!

[mimicat]

Its very pretty! How interesting that a circle shape can be worn as a shawl and look elegant too!

[Sofia]

I never realized that blocking would change size..... is this true for most yarns?

 

What yarn did you use?

[catheryn]

That is soooo gorgeous!! It is amazing the difference after blocking...I made one using Simply Soft and was very nervous til I blocked it.

[Mermaiden]

Well, per

http://www.crochetme.com/blog/crochetme/how-to-spray-block-crochet-or-knit-squares (The part quoted from the page is italicized...)

 

"Blocking almost always works magic on natural fibers and blends. Results are less predictable with synthetics.

 

- Blocking sets the shape of your pieces (e.g., you can even out edges or help correct unwanted curling).

- Blocking relaxes and evens out your stitches.

- Blocking can dramatically improve the drape of your fabric.

- You can slightly adjust the finished size of your fabric by blocking it. (You can block it to be bigger, but not to be smaller.) "

 

So there you go.

[Sofia]

thanks for the tips.

[Riohnna]

Wow, very nice!

[krzykajun]

It's beautiful !!

[misssmaggie]

That is very pretty!!! And the color...WOW...I like it!!! Thanks for sharing!

[lhasaapsolady]

Looks great on you, nice job.

[HomekeepingGran]

Lovely shawl! Do you have a shawl pin at the center?

[Mermaiden]

Hey, thank you all. It was so much fun to make. Yep, I did put a shawl pin in there. I want to decorate it a bit - have seen some really cute things with bead and wire, both of which I have - but for now, it is just a plain one.

[christinascrochethaven]

pretty:yes

[Heatherkmnw]

WOW! What a beautiful job you did.really beautiful!!!

[Roli]

Gorgeous! Great color!