Syrian Shawl for a Syrian Bride

This is my favorite knit of all time. Working with Kidsilk Haze (shade 634) is like knitting with a strand of an angel's hair. It is so light that it is like holding air. This shawl was given to the bride and I brought it back home to finish up the Cypress border. The bride loved the gift and so did the guests. Some times you just don't know how a hand-made gift will be received. When Amanda put the shawl on it looked like gossamer - really lovely even unblocked and unfinished. I hope to finish it up this week and post a completed photo.

Syrian Shawl Blocked

Well, this was certainly an adventure and a challenge. The initial frustration made way for a pleasant, lightweight summer project. The shawl border was not difficult. I did not go down one size needle for the border - because I didn't reread the directions before doing the border- but I wanted it wider than shown in Victorian Lace Today so it worked out well. My dining room table is the largest area on which I have to block but it isn't quite large enough. It's a good thing I didn't try to block the Manos throw there - I'll have to think of someplace else to do it. The Filatura di Crosa Multicolor yarn grew larger than I expected for mohair - I am very pleased with the size. This yarn also bled considerably, which I was not expecting. I can't wait to wear this shawl with a black turtleneck sweater at Stitches East!