I've made up my mind I don't like the Barège pattern that much after all, at least not well enough to keep knitting it. (It's barely visible in this picture since the edge curls.) To make sure, I made a small swatch without any modifications to see if I should reknit this section according to the instructions instead, but still wasn't convinced - so I'd rather rip out a couple of inches now than regret not having done it when it's blocked. There's nothing wrong with the pattern, not at all - it just seems like far too much and too monotonous work compared to what I think of the results.
I think I'm going to make use of the "Cap shawl" design (also in Sowerby's Victorian Lace Today) instead for the third section, but that will take some planning. Not that I mind it very much; it's a bit like solving crosswords trying to fit in a pattern shape in a garment shape.
The shape is nice, I think, and somehow it looks more comfortable (and practical) than a triangular shawl. That's a good thing about pulling out the needle at this stage: getting a better idea of what it will actually look like!
There are some pictures of the shawl with the Barège pattern intact here: http://www.thedailypurl.com/shawls/
your knitting is beautiful. i hope to see it live some day. what skills.
ReplyDeletevad roligt att du kom förbi vårt stickkafe i måndags. Har beundrat dina tröjor och verk via Stickor o Spån och Ravelry. Hoppas att du dyker upp någon mer gång så man kan hälsa ordentligt.
ReplyDeleteI think it is great that you are going to change the pattern. So much better than forging ahead and hating the result. I have always wondered about triangular shawls and how people keep them on their shoulders. Will be interested in seeing this one finished.
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