South Seas Stole September 29, 2007
- Pattern: My own devising
- Yarn: JaggerSpun Zephyr Wool-Silk 2/18, 1,000 yards, Aegean Blue
- Beads: Size 8/0 beads, silver lined from Fire Mountain Gems
- Needles: Size 5 (3.75 mm) Addi Lace, size 5 (3.75 mm) double pointed, size 13 (.85 mm) crochet hook for beading
- Elapsed time: August 21 through September 28
- Finished size: 24 x 72 inches
- Notes: You know what? It takes a lot longer to knit a stole when you have to come up with the pattern yourself as you go along. It was
a lot of fun, though, and very satisfying. Overall, I am rather pleased with myself, especially as this is a first effort at lace design. I rather like the way the waves in the border crash into each other at the far end of the stole. That little bit of inspiration was provided by Karen. The seam foam end is a little wider than the rest of the shawl, though. I’ll have to come up with something to fix that before releasing the pattern. I used a provisional cast on, and grafted the last thirteen stitches together.
If you’re interested in test knitting this stole for me, please let me know. I want to release the final pattern in November—I hope that’s not too ambitious—so I’ll need test knitters that can work in that timeframe. I’ll also be setting up a Google group so we can keep in touch easily. I have my test knitters. Thank you, everyone!
       
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KarenJoSeattle September 29
Very nice job, Laura. I bet with all the different patterns you had to meld that the shawl did take much longer to design than to knit. The two patterns I’m working on are simple and still I wonder when I’ll even get them done.
~Kristie September 29
Pick me, pick me! I’d test knit that in a heartbeat for you! It’s so absolutely stunning Laura. I’m not sure I’m the best choice as a test knitter seeing as I’ve only knit a couple of shawls, but if you don’t have more experienced lace knitters volunteer, then I’d be more than happy to test knit it.
You must be so thrilled that it’s complete. The photos look stunning, but I’m sure it’s even more so in person. WOW!
Karen B. September 29
It is just so Just beautifully delicate, yet I wouldn’t hesitate to wrap up in it at the first sign of a chill!
BTW, thanks for the nod. :o)
Kim September 29
That is just stunning! Congratulations on finishing your very own pattern–what an accomplishment. I would test knit for you but I have a lot of projects I need to get done and I know I wouldn’t be able to have it done by November. I look forward to getting the pattern though :)
Jenny Raye September 29
Breathtakingly beautiful! Well done.
Angela September 29
Wow, it is so far above my head! Maybe someday I will be able to test stitch.
Terri lynn September 29
Speechless! What a beautiful thing to visualize!
Logan September 30
Gorgeous! You’ve done a great job of combining the different lace stitch patterns, and the way you included the beads highlites them nicely.
I’m a fledgling lace designer too, and know how tricky it can be. Good on you for making the (tough) decision to publish!
Ingalill aka Skogis September 30
I love the stole!
I love the blue colour!
To testknit would have been very funny but I´m out of yarn or should I say: I have ordered JaggerSpun Zephyr Wool-Silk 2/18 in three different color but one was out of stock. Feel sorry for it but I have to sit down and wait for the release.
Lene September 30
It looks great! I especially love the “circles”. Do you come up with each pattern yourself or did you find them somewhere and then put them together?
Bim H-D September 30
*s*
I just love this… AND i won’t to do it ;) But did I have the right yarn for it? (This beutiful jummie yarn it’s NOT to buy in my country :( )
And the needle… Addi Lace - noooo… Can’t buy it were I live :( Needlesize… USA or mm?
Maybe I have some yarn that will work, not a clue what it is ;)… but not the beeds… brown-black yarn… to dark? but the beeds… think about it! ;)
Hugs… from Sweden…
Mishka September 30
Absolutely gorgeous. I’d love to see a picture of it being worn to get a better sense of the scale. But it’s so lovely, and such a lot of good work. You must be so proud!
kathryn September 30
Wow!! Your stole is beautiful!!!
If you haven’t already got enough test knitters I’d love to although i’ve never test knitted anything before…
Hasbu September 30
That is gorgeous!
Mikki October 1
While I’m not interested in test knitting, I AM interested in test owning one! :-)
Keiko October 1
Love to test knit your beautiful stole. I’ve got black JaggerSpun Zephyr Wool-Silk and clear or black Size 8/0 beads. I’m also an experienced lace knitter.
Kristi aka Fiber Fool October 1
Oooo, very gorgeous!
Micki October 1
Magnificent! Very well done indeed.
Sue October 2
beautiful!
Robin October 2
WOW, gf. It’s simply stunning. I, too, wish you would have modeled it for us. I hope you get enough test knitters. Of course, you know I can’t do it yet, someday though. You did a fantastic job of designing.
Brenda October 2
Gorgeous, Laura! You did an amazing job designing and knitting this stole. Congratulations on a project very well done!
slyn October 5
That is so beautiful!! You are very talented.
Jennifer October 5
What a beautiful stole!
Cheryl October 8
Oh it’s SO beautiful! Even better than I imagined! I’m desperately behind in keeping up with blogs (work has been kicking me around lately) so I’m just seeing this now. I cannot wait for the pattern! Well done girl!
clarabelle October 14
Wow, it’s absolutely stunning! What a fantastic design, and the Jaggerspun looks beautiful…
I can’t wait for it to be available (please hurry up, testknitters!).
pat jarvis October 22
FABULOUS LOOKING STOLE - would have offered to be a test knitter if I had seen your site earlier - I love lace , and especially a new lace challenge - - will wait with baited breath for your pattern
pat
Angelika October 23
Wow, that stole is very pretty. I love the different pattern pieces. Keeps it from getting boring down the road, like some other ones. I found this through Kristie. Too bad they are already knitting it. Maybe I’ll get the pattern when it comes out.