Katchkan's Viceroy Shawl CAL

[birdlady1]

Beautiful, Krystal! Absolutely beautiful!

 

I'm still working on the finishing edge while juggling other projects for upcoming craft shows. I also signed up to test one of the most beautiful patterns I've seen in a long time.

 

But the shawl is shouting at me to finish, so I'm going to try to finish it up within the next week or so.

[Krystal16]

Oooh, what is that wonderful pattern you're talking about? (As if I need another!)

[birdlady1]

Oooh, what is that wonderful pattern you're talking about? (As if I need another!)

 

Can't tell ya, I don't think......but it's in thread....

[Katchkan]

Can't tell ya, I don't think......but it's in thread....

You can tell if you want.

[birdlady1]

You can tell if you want.

 

Well Krystal, since I have Kathy's okay .... I'm testing her unicorn wall hanging. Have you seen it? Do a search for the thread. It's absolutely gorgeous, and I love everything with horses or their mythical relatives.

[Fidgement]

Great job Krystal!! You are moving along at a good clip.

 

I'm still working on mine. I'm also trying to finish several Christmas gifts so this last part is going slow, but at least its still going.

 

Again, its looking beautiful and will make a great gift.

 

Cheers all!

[Krystal16]

I thought it might be time to post a picture of this thing, seeing as how I have about a week left to work on it!

 

[Katchkan]

I have been soooo curious as to how you were doing with this.

It is looking Wonderful.

[birdlady1]

It looks fabulous! I'm so impressed with your tenacity!

[Krystal16]

Tenacity, heck! It's just that I don't have any other ideas for her for Christmas!

[Fidgement]

Krystal,

 

Its beautiful! You have been so busy . I'll get back to mine and finish it after Christmas. I'm too busy trying to finish up gifts and shopping.

 

Your Mom will love it!

 

Cheers, Helen

[Krystal16]

 

 

What do you think of this border? I tried the picot, but it was too futsy for what I wanted (and I hate doing picots), and I tried a sl st, but the inverted corners looked yucky that way. This is doing a 3dc shell in the ditch. Do you like it?

[birdlady1]

I think when you block it, using this "shell" stitch will be a good choice. Right now it's a little hard to tell.

 

So are you finished except for the border?

[Krystal16]

Yep, just the border and washing/ blocking/ironing to do!

 

I'm thinking since it's so big that I'm going to wash it by hand, wring it out in a towel, let it dry as long as I can, then iron it flat. I don't really have anywhere to truly "block" it. Plus, I don't want any starch in it..

[Katchkan]

Yep, just the border and washing/ blocking/ironing to do!

 

I'm thinking since it's so big that I'm going to wash it by hand, wring it out in a towel, let it dry as long as I can, then iron it flat. I don't really have anywhere to truly "block" it. Plus, I don't want any starch in it..

It is looking good. Will be curious as to how that edging looks overall.

 

I blocked my shawl the way you are talking about I have an old quilt I save to spread my large pieces out on and let dry flat. Then I use a towel over the piece and press. Works pretty good.

[eyrthmother1]

out of curiosity, was wondering how the one's as gifts were received. Krystal, did your mom need to be resusitated after she got the beautiful tablecloth? (as I can only imagine how much she loved it)

 

Sandy

[Krystal16]

My mom's not that expressive, but it did look like she liked it a lot. It's pretty hard to tell with her, but the reaction was as positive as I've ever seen.

[Katchkan]

My mom's not that expressive, but it did look like she liked it a lot. It's pretty hard to tell with her, but the reaction was as positive as I've ever seen.

Thank you for letting us know. I have been wondering and meaning to ask.

[vonnie]

Krystal, Did you happen to get a picture of it?? When I made this shawl I thought it would make a fantastic tablecloth also!!!! thanks Kathy for a great pattern!!!

[Krystal16]

I haven't got a pic of it on a table yet. Parents are in FL, and it isn't technically "finished"... Still have some of the border to finish.

[Fidgement]

Hello everyone!

 

Believe it or not, I finally got all my beads strung and I'm starting to put them on, but I'm not sure I'm doing it right. I'm a little confused about how many 3bsc's there should be. When I read the instructions, it sounds like there should only be one vertical and one horizontal, but I'm not sure. If anyone can clarify, that would be great. I'm dying to see this finished, finally!!!

 

Thanks all!:crocheting:crocheting

[Krystal16]

I didn't use beads on mine so can't help you.

[Fidgement]

Krystal,

 

Thanks for the reply! Yours turned out beautiful.

 

Cheers, Helen

[Katchkan]

Hello everyone!

 

Believe it or not, I finally got all my beads strung and I'm starting to put them on, but I'm not sure I'm doing it right. I'm a little confused about how many 3bsc's there should be. When I read the instructions, it sounds like there should only be one vertical and one horizontal, but I'm not sure. If anyone can clarify, that would be great. I'm dying to see this finished, finally!!!

 

Thanks all!:crocheting:crocheting

On the vertical one in the post, one on the top of the st or where the rows join, so two per row on the vertical. For the ones on horizontal row it say in every stitch that is exposed. so if there is one block it would be 3 stitches that are exposed, 2 blocks you would have 6 sts exposed. I stated it that way so I wouldn't have to give row by row instructions for the entire edging. That would be on long set of instructions.

[Fidgement]

Thanks Kathy! I didn't want to go too far figuring that I would have to rip out some of it, and I do. Stay tuned all as I hope to finish it soon.

 

Cheers!