Half Moon Shawl In Thread

[oldbaglady]

I found this pattern from the Half Moon Shawl CAL, and after trying it using ww yarn, and realizing it would be too warm for me, I wanted to try something different. I made this attempt using a double strand of size 10 thread, and love the way it came out. It is very light, and so lacy!

 

 

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I'd love to know what you think!

[Carol]

I absoluely love it -- the laciness, the color, -- everything! I can't tell: Did you use two strands of different colors? What size hook? So nice!

[ZoeZoesmom]

Beautiful! I just love the way it turned out! I have made 2 Half Moon shawls, I may have to follow your inspiration and try one out of thread.

[threadlover]

Love the lacey look of it. Very pretty.

Marcia

[smileyface]

Very pretty!

[Debbi-a1]

Very pretty. You did a great job. I like it in thread.

[oldbaglady]

I absoluely love it -- the laciness, the color, -- everything! I can't tell: Did you use two strands of different colors? What size hook? So nice!

 

Oops! You caught me! For 90% of the shawl, I used two strands of shaded pinks, got to the last row, and realized I did not have enough to finish, so I found a partial thing of French Rose, and used it with a strand of white. It blends in nicely, I think, and it's hard to see where I stopped using the shaded pinks and started using the rose and white threads. I used the size N hook that the pattern called for. It drapes so nicely!

[Carol]

Oops! You caught me! For 90% of the shawl, I used two strands of shaded pinks, got to the last row, and realized I did not have enough to finish, so I found a partial thing of French Rose, and used it with a strand of white. It blends in nicely, I think, and it's hard to see where I stopped using the shaded pinks and started using the rose and white threads. I used the size N hook that the pattern called for. It drapes so nicely!

 

Oh, no! I didn't "catch you"! I didn't even notice that! It just looked like it was either some sort of variegated thread or you put two different colors together. I bought a few balls of Royale Gemini Double Stranded thread, and I was just thinking it would be good for this.

 

One more question: Do you know how many yards of thread you used?

 

Thanks.

Carol

[oldbaglady]

Oh, no! I didn't "catch you"! I didn't even notice that! It just looked like it was either some sort of variegated thread or you put two different colors together. I bought a few balls of Royale Gemini Double Stranded thread, and I was just thinking it would be good for this.

 

One more question: Do you know how many yards of thread you used?

 

Thanks.

Carol

 

I used (estimating here) 700 to 800 yards, that's using two strands held together through-out.

[Carol]

Great. Thank you!!!!

[Katy]

Oh I love it too. Very clever. And the shaded thread makes it even more interesting.

[magiccrochetfan]

Wow, that is so beautiful!! I love the lacey look. It is really inspiring.

 

Using an N hook with the thread sounds very challenging, not sure I am coordinated enough to try that!! I didn't realize you would have to use such a huge hook to get that kind of open look.

 

Also your photos really show the shawl beautifully.

 

Thank you for sharing:cheer

[Barbara in FL]

This really turned out beautiful. I have never used such a large hook with thread. I may have to try this.

[SPRAT605]

That is gorgeous!!! i love it!

[livedinalaska]

That is stunning!

[Roli]

Oh, that's so pretty done in thread!

[sunnywolfgar]

pretty, and I love the color you crocheted with.

[gatesmarch]

That is great and what a good idea

[RoseRed]

Very nice. Love the colors

[JCB]

Gorgeous!! Great idea to use thread instead of yarn. I really like the shape of the shawl.

 

Joan