The Icarus Shawl
Pattern source: Interweave Knits Summer 2006
Yarn: One hank of America's Alpaca, Suri Elegance (pale lime) There are eight grams remaining.
It's for me, and I love it! The yarn is wonderful for this pattern, as it lends a nice drape to the shawl. (I bought this yarn before Knitpicks Alpaca Cloud made it's debut. I think the two are very similar, but the Alpaca Cloud is much less expensive.) It's lightweight but warm, perfect for airconditioned rooms. As always, it's amazing to see the lace after it has opened up. Before blocking:
After blocking:
I'm not a fan of really long dragged out points on the edges of shawls, but I think the points are entirely appropriate here, making the border more feather-like in appearance. And the big holes on the tips look nice too:
Would I make this again? Maybe, because as much as I like the final product, there's a lot of stocking stitch to reckon with in this pattern. (I actually don't mind st st with thicker yarn, but you just have to be prepared for it with such thin yarn on tiny needles.) The Icarus shawl is my last green project for Project Spectrum May. Next up, blue June!
Amazing! I am getting ready to start the second chart on my Icarus. Yours is beautiful!
Posted by: bunchkin | Friday, 02 June 2006 at 02:43 PM
That's gorgoeus! Hmm, I might want to make that too.
Posted by: Jade | Friday, 02 June 2006 at 03:31 PM
This shawl is really beautiful, simple yet elegant!
Posted by: Siow Chin | Friday, 02 June 2006 at 03:40 PM
Beautiful, it looks incredibly light and floaty. I love the pointy edges.
Posted by: erin | Friday, 02 June 2006 at 03:49 PM
Beautiful ! I love the edge design.
Posted by: Eva Shiu | Friday, 02 June 2006 at 04:01 PM
Wow, you knitted this shawl so fast! Very elegant, makes me wanting one too. :)
Posted by: mimi | Friday, 02 June 2006 at 06:13 PM
It's really beautiful! I love the simple elegance of this design.
Posted by: terhi | Friday, 02 June 2006 at 06:13 PM
gorgeous shawl!! so light and airy, must be delicate to wear. what a marvelous job!
Posted by: blossom | Friday, 02 June 2006 at 07:16 PM
it's beautiful! it looks so feathery-light -- perfect for icarus!
Posted by: jody | Friday, 02 June 2006 at 07:44 PM
it' so beautiful. I would wrap that around myself every day. enjoy!
Posted by: yahaira | Friday, 02 June 2006 at 09:14 PM
This shawl is so pretty.. I love the combination of straight lines and pattern on the edges.
Posted by: Diana | Friday, 02 June 2006 at 10:01 PM
So pretty! You were very speedy with this! I should start my lace project soon.
Posted by: Angela | Friday, 02 June 2006 at 10:18 PM
Absolutely beautiful! I love how it looks so delicate and light.
Posted by: Felicia from sweetgeorgia | Friday, 02 June 2006 at 11:01 PM
Very nice! It will be great for those overly air-conditioned areas!
Posted by: June | Friday, 02 June 2006 at 11:04 PM
What a beautiful shawl! I think it was definitely worth the effort :).
Posted by: grumperina | Friday, 02 June 2006 at 11:15 PM
Gorgeous as always!
Posted by: Kelly | Friday, 02 June 2006 at 11:17 PM
The shawl is so lovely. I might just have to try one later.
Posted by: Zoe | Friday, 02 June 2006 at 11:20 PM
WOW!!!Your done already??? That's really beautiful, Joy!
Posted by: Yuvee | Saturday, 03 June 2006 at 01:50 AM
It's lovely ... but the same as you, I don't think I would make this soon because of the stocking stitches!
Posted by: Agnes | Saturday, 03 June 2006 at 04:49 AM
Beautiful! You knit the shawl so fast. So pretty.
Posted by: Areli | Saturday, 03 June 2006 at 05:07 AM
It's gorgeous! Now I'm inspired to knit faster on mine. :) Will you show us a modeling shot?
Posted by: Marie | Saturday, 03 June 2006 at 07:59 AM
Your shawl is beautiful! I agree with you, lots of stockinette stitch!
Posted by: brooke | Saturday, 03 June 2006 at 10:38 AM
The simple pattern shawl is always the most beautiful. The elegant part of this is the lace edge. It is great.
Posted by: handknit168 | Saturday, 03 June 2006 at 02:39 PM
This is absolutely gorgeous! I'm so tempted to make one... ;o)
Posted by: Maryann | Monday, 05 June 2006 at 10:04 AM
your shawl is very pretty! Did you knit that while your boys are studying?
Posted by: marjorie | Monday, 05 June 2006 at 03:58 PM