Another Serefina (Deja Vu Too)

[LissaKay]

My Serefina Shawl

 

Once I got the hang of it, it was really easy. There are some errors in the pattern* that caused me some set-backs, but once I figured it out this whizzed right along. Yes, I know it is just like The Dude's ... we had the same idea at the same time, he just got started first!

 

*The end of Row 5 does not specify making the V-stitch at the end of the row. Just do it like on all other rows. The beginning, middle-point and end of each row will follow the increase sequence (extra dc in ch1 sp until there are 7 dc, then start a v-stitch-to-shell sequence in the 4th dc), the rest is 3dc shell, 3dc shell, and so on.

 

I also have posted some yarn buys (I am Out. Of. Control!!!) and a WIP shrug in my photo journal, In Stitches.

[crochetfun]

Very pretty:)

[diamond]

GORGEOUS!!! And I knew there should be a V-stitch at the end of every row!!! Thanx for clarifying that fact.

[SassyThreads]

Beautifil Job Lisa:clap I also bought yarn to make this shawl. Thank you so much for posting the correction:hug

[creativegoodness]

Once I got the hang of it, it was really easy. There are some errors in the pattern* that caused me some set-backs, but once I figured it out this whizzed right along.

 

Oh I know, that set me to froggin. The ebding v-st, the ch 1 before shells...but once you get it, it's great isn't it! Love yours, very pretty!!

[Crochet Buffet]

I guess we were all doing the same thing, huh?!

 

Thanks so much for verifying the missing V-stitch.

Talk about

 

Yours is gorgeous!!! It doesn't look the same as Drew's

 

I'm working my first one in RH, just to get a feel for the pattern.

Now that I've gotten past row 5, I realize that RH Super Saver (or at least this color/lot) is not a good choice for the beauty of the shawl.

 

So, I know I'll be yarn shopping again.

 

How many ounces is that Joann's yarn that you used?

[sem464]

that is so pretty!

[natalie058]

Oh I know, that set me to froggin. The ebding v-st, the ch 1 before shells...but once you get it, it's great isn't it! Love yours, very pretty!!

 

Just so ya know - I didn't keep doing the ch-1 before and after each shell and it's turning out just fine. It was just one more thing to keep track of, and mine looks fine, so I don't think it's entirely necessary.

 

How many ounces is that Joann's yarn that you used?

 

One skein has 11 oz. It's monstrous. When you take the band off it's bigger than a basketball.

[MiCountess]

Beautiful

Michelle

[deneen]

I love it!

[NancyCA]

This is just lovely!!

 

 

[mrs who]

BREATHTAKING!!!!!

 

Did it take more than one skein?

 

I think I MUST make one!

 

Wow - well done! How long did it take to make - did you say?

 

Gorgeous!!

[Woven N Spun]

that is lovely. I need to get near a JoAnn's (sigh...not one around here) as I am falling in love with the yarn being used for these shawls.

[LissaKay]

Thanks all ...

 

It took about half of the giganamous Joann's Sensations Rainbow Boucle for the shawl. I am looking for a hat pattern I like to do to match it now. That yarn is a beeotch to work with ... you have to go entirely by feel to find the stitches on the row below because all you can see is fuzz. It snags easily and is difficult to frog.

 

I think I like chenille a whole lot better ...

[123mama]

It is very pretty.

[quirkyvirgo]

That is absolutely gorgeous. I love how the extended color change in the yarn really adds to the look of the shawl. Did you use 2 strands held together like the pattern says? Props to you, girl!

 

Tandi

[Angelhair]

Holy wow thats beautiful! I love the effect of the graduated color! I haven't attempted this pattern yet, how long does it take?

[Angelhair]

>>That yarn is a beeotch to work with ... you have to go entirely by feel to find the stitches on the row below because all you can see is fuzz. It snags easily and is difficult to frog.<<

 

I find that Susan Bates hooks work much better with boucle yarn than the Boye, because they don't catch on the yarn near as much.

[tezen]

very nice job:clap . Don't you just love the rainbow boucle?

 

I just finished a shawl with it. And get so many compliments. Makes it worth the price lol.

[dennymare]

Beautiful, I started the shawl with a mohair yarn but the joanns sure has a much better look to it. Hope to check out the nearest Joanns tomorrow and see if they carry the rainbow boucle for myself.

 

Mary:cheer

[emeraldmoon]

That is really pretty. I still havent made one of her shawls

[vernzap]

Your shawl is so beautiful! I'm not usually a shawl person, but after seeing the picture of yours I'm thinking I might make one. You did an amazing job!

[crochetrae]

Ha! I, too, made the Serafina shawl using the black Jo-Ann's rainbow! Sadly, no picture, tho'. I made it in the car on the way to my dad's and gave it to my stepmom when we got there. She loved it. I used 3/4 of the skein. It was a good 32 inches long at the middle. She's about a size 1X-2X and it was perfect.

 

I had a heck of a time with the yarn tangling up, it was awful. I debated whether to continue the ch1 before and after each shell, finally put it in. It was a little wider towards the bottom, but for her size it worked out okay. For a smaller person, I would probably leave that out.

 

Susan Rae

[Jewels]

Absolutely stunning Seraphina in this yarn. I love it.

Your photo journal looks great too! omg, what great yarn buys you have had!!

[faithpa76]

That is gorgeous! I can believe that you were attacked at work - lol!