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Comment by silverthorn on March 31, 2008 at 7:22pm

I’m waiting very impatiently waiting for my book ;-), I ordered it a whole 7 days ago. Although I do have my yarn, its bare and I want to dye it. I’ve never dyed before. Should I dye the yarn before I start knitting or after its done? Any suggestions?

Comment by Lisa C. on March 29, 2008 at 7:01pm

I got the book this week and have chosen the shawl on page 38. I am still making my mind up about the yarn.

Comment by rlaba51 on March 28, 2008 at 12:19am

Ordered my book last night...can hardly wait to get it so I know what supplies I need to buy. I have crocheted more shawls than I can shake a stick at but have never knitted one. Of course, I've only been knitting since Christmas, so that's not saying much! LOL I am hoping that lace knitting won't be too hard to learn; I'm rather apprehensive about it but I can't make basic hats and scarves forever. Besides, if I can master knitting lace shawls, I have a bunch of cheap Christmas presents for next year! LOL Will keep you all posted on what I decide to do.

Comment by DolyDimple on March 26, 2008 at 6:07am

I really enjoyed the shawl podcast also. I wouldn't have attempted this knit-along if it wasn't for the inspiration I got from it.

Comment by Marty on March 25, 2008 at 9:30am

I usually design my own lace pattern for the shawls that I make. Currently, I'm working on a brown mohair as one of my wip's. I recently purchased Myrna Stahman's Farose shawls and seaman's scarves and my next shawl will be a Farose style. I'm looking forward to selecting a KP's yarn when I'm ready to begin. I've not yet looked thru the recommended book here, but will soon. Shawls are my favorite, so versitile and I really enjoyed the shawl podcast ~ just about everything in it was exactly my sentiments also!

Comment by Crystal M on March 24, 2008 at 8:25am

I have this book and started a shawl a couple of about a week ago. So far so good. My stitch counts on the end are off by one stitch, but that seems to always be the case for me. I am doing the clover shawl in a lovely lavendar shawl. Admittedly I bought the yarn from a local yarn shop. But now that the new colors for the lace yarn from knitpicks is out I will certainly be ordering some for my next lace shawl. So much to knit so little time.

Comment by Mary F. on March 23, 2008 at 7:02pm

I bought this book while we were evacuated from last Fall's fires in Lake Arrowhead, CA. We were holed up in Burbank, where I visited Unwind, which is a very, very nice shop (and so is the Stephanie, the owner). I got Rio de la Plata sock yarn to make one of the scarves in the book but I haven't started it yet. I'm just finishing a mystery shawl and am ready to begin something else, probably one from Alison's book. I'll let you know when I'm into it. Mary

Comment by yarnaholic on March 23, 2008 at 1:20pm

I just started a shawl. Using the feather and fan pattern from Knit Picks.I hope it turns out well. I always loved the look of lace ,but was affraid to try it. Wish me good luck. Seems like I'm on my way to the book store.

Comment by silverthorn on March 23, 2008 at 11:53am

I just ordered the book. he he, I can't wait. :D

Comment by DolyDimple on March 23, 2008 at 11:31am

I just ordered the book. I admit my first lace project has been on hold indefinitely, but I think it's time to try again. Has anyone tried any of the easy shawls yet and can recommend one for a new shawl knitter?

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