Shawler CAL

[Shelleden]

You go girl!! Thanks for sharing that link - that yarn is fabulous! I'm going to get the browns. Can't wait to see pics of your Shawler!! Hurry up please.

[Shelleden]

KRAKOVIANKA:

I really splurged on the yarn--Katia Azteca, 50% wool, 50% acrylic. It's self-striping and soft, soft, soft. I'm loving working with it and can't wait to wear this! You can see the yarn here: http://www.yarndexforyarn.com/Azteca_by_Katia_yarn.shtml

 

I bought the 7803 color--shades of green.

 

I've seen the Azteca listed as worsted weight, bulky weight, and aran weight, so who knows? The yardage is about right, so that's what counts.

 

Can you tell me how many yards in each skein? Thanks! (the website gives it in meters and I'm too duh) How many skeins did you get? I'm wondering if 10 would be enough.

[quietheart]

I really splurged on the yarn--Katia Azteca, 50% wool, 50% acrylic. It's self-striping and soft, soft, soft. I'm loving working with it and can't wait to wear this! You can see the yarn here: http://www.yarndexforyarn.com/Azteca_by_Katia_yarn.shtml

 

I bought the 7803 color--shades of green.

 

I've seen the Azteca listed as worsted weight, bulky weight, and aran weight, so who knows? The yardage is about right, so that's what counts. I'm using interconnected double crochets so I won't have the gaps that dc usually gives, and I'm loving that, too (it's the first time I've used that stitch).

 

Can you tell I'm excited about this project? I've been under a lot of stress lately--still ongoing--and yesterday I indulged in some serious retail therapy, and am now spending my time making something for ME.

 

I'm not divulging how much I spent on this yarn, though. It was my money, so no one needs to know!

 

 

The yarn you picked is gorgeous! You will be so happy that you splurged on yourself!

What a great idea using linked DC is! I think I will use that on my next one because the yarn isnt bulky/fuzzy/textured and that will solve any problems.

For those who don't know what this is, here are a few links:

 

http://www.crochetme.com/linked-stitch-tutorial

 

http://vodpod.com/watch/790707-linked-treble-stitch-the-crochet-side

 

http://www.monkeysee.com/play/10394-crochet-linked-stitches

 

Hugs

Kath

[dilyca2006]

Beautiful yarn. This is going to be a beautiful shawler.

I wanted to ask you. What is the interconnected double crochet stitch. I don't know that one.

 

I've been peeking in this thread off and on for a long time. I've had the shawler as a WIM almost from the first time I saw the pattern. I just love the look. So finally, FINALLY, I bought the yarn for it, came home and ordered the pattern, and I'm off and running--about 15 rows done so far.

 

I really splurged on the yarn--Katia Azteca, 50% wool, 50% acrylic. It's self-striping and soft, soft, soft. I'm loving working with it and can't wait to wear this! You can see the yarn here: http://www.yarndexforyarn.com/Azteca_by_Katia_yarn.shtml

 

I bought the 7803 color--shades of green.

 

I've seen the Azteca listed as worsted weight, bulky weight, and aran weight, so who knows? The yardage is about right, so that's what counts. I'm using interconnected double crochets so I won't have the gaps that dc usually gives, and I'm loving that, too (it's the first time I've used that stitch).

 

Can you tell I'm excited about this project? I've been under a lot of stress lately--still ongoing--and yesterday I indulged in some serious retail therapy, and am now spending my time making something for ME.

 

I'm not divulging how much I spent on this yarn, though. It was my money, so no one needs to know!

[Krakovianka]

Wow, Shelle, I hope you don't need 10 skeins! The pattern says 6 skeins of Homespun, with 185 per skein. The Azteca has 197 yards per skein, and I only bought 6 balls. I'm not even planning to make the hood. I'll let you know how many I used when I'm finished. I'm using the recommend K hook, too. I can tell the suggested 38-40 rows will be enough (I've measured and done the math).

 

Believe me, I'm hurrying as fast as I can. I want to wear it as well as make it, on one hand, but on the other hand, this yarn has to be one of the nicest I've ever used and I'm loving working with it--enjoying every minute. The linked doubles slow me down a bit. I'm really on with this project.

 

 

By the way--the interconnected or linked doubles are not hard. The idea is to connect the tall dc stitches so that there is less of a gap between them. A couple of posts back, Kath posted some tutorial links, but basically, after wrapping the yarn around the hook, you slip the hook through the side of the previous dc before inserting it into the next stitch. When you pull up your first loop, you pull the yarn through that extra "loop" at the same time, then finish as usual for a dc stitch.

 

For me, it's going to make the finished shawler much more functional as the sweater/jacket I intend it to be.

[dilyca2006]

This is what I found out.

 

180 meter = 196.8503937 yard

 

 

 

Can you tell me how many yards in each skein? Thanks! (the website gives it in meters and I'm too duh) How many skeins did you get? I'm wondering if 10 would be enough.

[dilyca2006]

I am going to have to go back and find the tutorial links. Then, I am going to have to try this stitch that you are telling about.

Oh.. I don't know if I crochet loose or what, but, I am on my 7th skein of homespun and just got the hood done. Have not done the cuffs or the edging yet. I amusing a K hook though, that could be causing me to use more yarn

 

 

By the way--the interconnected or linked doubles are not hard. The idea is to connect the tall dc stitches so that there is less of a gap between them. A couple of posts back, Kath posted some tutorial links, but basically, after wrapping the yarn around the hook, you slip the hook through the side of the previous dc before inserting it into the next stitch. When you pull up your first loop, you pull the yarn through that extra "loop" at the same time, then finish as usual for a dc stitch.

 

For me, it's going to make the finished shawler much more functional as the sweater/jacket I intend it to be.

[Aussie]

I finally finished the Shawler today.

 

I dont think it has come out as big as others have made and that could be due to the yarn I used but as its going to my daughter it should be big enough.

 

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[marycat]

I finally finished the Shawler today.

 

I dont think it has come out as big as others have made and that could be due to the yarn I used but as its going to my daughter it should be big enough.

 

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Very nice. I love the colour as purple is one of my favourites. Cathy:)

[dilyca2006]

I finally finished the Shawler today.

 

I dont think it has come out as big as others have made and that could be due to the yarn I used but as its going to my daughter it should be big enough.

 

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I think it is beautiful!! I am also a big fan of purple.

[dilyca2006]

Well. I didn't get a thing done on mine last night. I did work on "The Ohio State" afghan though. I am 7 rows from starting the border on that one!LOL

[ZoeZoesmom]

I finally finished the Shawler today.

 

I dont think it has come out as big as others have made and that could be due to the yarn I used but as its going to my daughter it should be big enough.

 

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Very nice! Love the color! I have a confession, I increase every row to get additional length, I like things extra long.

[quietheart]

I finally finished the Shawler today.

 

I dont think it has come out as big as others have made and that could be due to the yarn I used but as its going to my daughter it should be big enough.

 

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It came out awesome! :cheer

 

Hugs

Kath

[Krakovianka]

That looks terrific!

 

I've made it up to row 30...and have nearly finished off the second skein of yarn. I certainly hope I have enough to finish my project!

[Aussie]

Thanks everyone.

 

With this one I did 40 rows and would have done more to make it a bit longer but I wouldnt have had enough yarn.

[angiefl73]

It's probably way too late to join this one but I did get the pattern today. I am doing my first one in heather gray bernat softee and my next one in homespun. I thought I would be able to see the stitches better with the bernat and that would help me out with the next one in homespun.

[quietheart]

It's probably way too late to join this one but I did get the pattern today. I am doing my first one in heather gray bernat softee and my next one in homespun. I thought I would be able to see the stitches better with the bernat and that would help me out with the next one in homespun.

 

Definately not too late

It's finally cooling off here so I can make another!

 

Hugs

Kath

[ZoeZoesmom]

It's probably way too late to join this one but I did get the pattern today. I am doing my first one in heather gray bernat softee and my next one in homespun. I thought I would be able to see the stitches better with the bernat and that would help me out with the next one in homespun.

 

It's never too late to join in! I will be starting another Shawler as soon as I finish my current wip.

[Scorpio59]

I agree that it not too late. I just started my shawler this week.

 

Actually- I may have started two!

 

I bought Bernat Softee Chunky in taupe for this but when I strarted working with it, I didn't like it. Not very soft, too stiff and bulky looking. I didn't think it would drape well. I also thought that the color would make my shawler look like a burlap sack!

 

So I went back to the store and bought some Bernat Soft Boucle. Color Teal Twist. It's a teal mixed with two shades of brown.

 

I started the Shawler in the Boucle and since i couldn't see the stitches well and needed help understanding the pattern I practiced with the Softee Chunky. Now I have two Shawlers in progress! Although both in the early stages, I think I might go ahead and make both! I like having the option to work on one where it's easy to see the stiches and one that is a bit more challenging.

 

With a size K hook they're coming out about the same size.

[angiefl73]

Thanks---I'm on row 12 so far...so good

[dilyca2006]

Nope. Never to late to jump in. I am close to being done with one and have yarn for a second. Already thinking about what I might do for a third. Don't know how many as of yet.

[dilyca2006]

Having trouble with the cuffs. I think I am going to have to do a mock up of the shawler and then practice the cuffs with a different yarn. I will get it though. I wanted to make this so bad that I am not going to let a little unevenness with the cuffs stop me.

[Shelleden]

Did you see the cuff tutorial on Post #178? Might help.

[dilyca2006]

I did!! My problem is that they want to go down hill. I thought the tutorial was a wonderful addition to this thread. I saw what I was to expect with the cuffs. I just seem to be working down hill and it really looked funny!!!

 

Did you see the cuff tutorial on Post #178? Might help.

[Shelleden]

Are you getting the same stitch count after each row of sc? Maybe you're skipping stitches??