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Wrapped in Comfort

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Wrapped in Comfort

Learn to knit romantic lace shawls and scarves in this Knit Along group.

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Created By: Knit Picks Admin
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Knit Along with Knit Picks - "Wrapped in Comfort" by Alison Jeppson Hyde

\Welcome to the Knit Along for Alison Jeppson Hyde's book, "Wrapped in Comfort." Joining this group will help you share your progress, get help and encouragement, and keep you moving along!

1. If you are not a member of the Knitting Community yet, click the "Signup and Join" box in the upper-right corner. Once you're a member, you will see a green plus sign and a link to "Join Wrapped in Comfort" in the upper-right of the group page. Clicking on the link will allow you to join this knitalong.

2. Pick a pattern from the "Wrapped in Comfort" book and purchase your materials.

3. Post questions, pattern feedback, and pictures of your knitting progress.

4. Cheer on your fellow lace knitters as you go!

Discussion Forum

Share stories about your progress here!
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Did you just finish a tricky part of your pattern? Need to share a little frustration? Let's hear about your challenges here!

Started by Knit Picks Admin. Last reply by KisForKnitting Apr 28.

Yarn questions
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Need help picking the right yarn for your project? Post your comments here and we'll help you find the right thing!

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Which pattern and yarn have you chosen?
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Post your chosen pattern and yarn here!

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Alison Jeppson Hyde Comment by Alison Jeppson Hyde 2 hours ago
I did the Michelle shawl in five days, the Bigfoot in five days, and the faster-version Julia in two days in the first two weeks of being in this group: not to brag, just to say, I think these patterns work up quickly. I suddenly realized I hadn't said I'd finished the Michelle, where I'm on the fifth shawl since I'd mentioned working on it.
needles54 Comment by needles54 11 hours ago
I started Wanda's Flowers for the Hope Lodge. Its in RedHeart, but is coming out beautifully
sophiechihuahua Comment by sophiechihuahua 1 day ago
Still working in the BigFoot shawl, finished the yoke and am moving slowly on the body. My first major attempt at the lace knitting. I hope it turns out well and then will try the Julia. The pictures of the finished ones are breathtaking!!!!
rlaba51 Comment by rlaba51 on May 6, 2008 at 10:01pm
I got my book, poured over what yarn to choose and then ordered it. Got it the other day and wound it into balls. Now I have to muster up the courage to make the shawl!

I found a lace stole pattern at Lion Brand that used a light worsted weight yarn. Fortunately I had some in my stash that would be very pretty in that stole pattern. So I decided to make that first before attempting one of the patterns in the book and possibly messing up such beautiful yarn from KP. (Remember, I've only been knitting since Christmas so I am on a major learning curve here.) But the pattern I'm working is rather simple and it's going to turn out very pretty...I hope. Soon I'll muster up the courage to begin the Julia Shawl.
needles54 Comment by needles54 on May 5, 2008 at 2:09pm
Kisfor Knitting that is beautiful!!!!!
KisForKnitting Comment by KisForKnitting on May 5, 2008 at 7:33am
Finished Julia now on to Peace of my mind.


suecq Comment by suecq on May 4, 2008 at 7:50am
I am doing NIna's Ann Arbor in Gloss. I used CHipolte for the yoke and switched to Mango for the body. I will propably do the edging in Chipolte. I did add one pattern repeat to the yoke and will probably add one repeat to the body to account for the lace weight yarn.
Alison Jeppson Hyde Comment by Alison Jeppson Hyde on May 2, 2008 at 3:40pm
I measure stretched out, but you can do it any way you'd like. I've been known to rinse a project in lukewarm water, still on the needles (keeping the wooden tips dry), and lay it out to dry on a white quilt back overnight so that the stitches will relax and I can get some idea of what it's going to be like when it grows up. Every yarn is different, and a small swatch doesn't quite show you how it's going to be when the weight of the shawl is added into the equation.

As for making the patterns your own by playing with them, that's what patterns are for, as far as I'm concerned. Have fun!
DolyDimple Comment by DolyDimple on May 1, 2008 at 12:11pm
Ooh, I really like how you did the two different colors.
Heybabs Comment by Heybabs on May 1, 2008 at 7:12am
Question ~ When the book says to work until 22" in length and then start the border, do I measure that stretched or as is (ratsnest style)?
 
 

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