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Knitting: Skywalker Shawl
16 kudoz

Skywalker Shawl

Skywalker Shawl

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Skywalker Shawl

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This project was made as part of a Craftsy course:
Knit This: Mastering Lace Shawls »

Instructions

Follow Laura and she will guide you all the way. I used lifelines and stitch markers throughout. Ran out of yarn after the 9th repeat of the edging. I had purchased a 2nd skein just in case.
Difficulty:

Category: Knitting

Type of item: Accessory

For: Women

Style: Classic, Formal / Bridal

Materials

String Theory Bluestocking in Didgeridoo

What was your inspiration?

Used the same yarn as Laura had used for this project. The colorway is beautiful.

What are you most proud of?

That I did it!!!!! I'm a new knitter and I found this Craftsy class was so helpful. A great experience.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Take your time and enjoy each step. If you have to rip back, consider it a learning experience. You will have a work of art when you are done. So, be patient!

 

37 comments

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evans19331363181 on craftsy.com
evans19331363181
Apr 19, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
yarn impossible to find
Ydemark on craftsy.com
Ydemark
Apr 21, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
I purchased online at www.stringtheoryyarn.com. Great customer service and very friendly. If they don't have the color you want, email them and they will let you know they are dying another batch. Hope this helps.
Ydemark on craftsy.com
Ydemark
Mar 29, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Why, thank you Scarlett007. That is so kind of you to say. I am truly enjoying learning new skills.
Scarlett007 on craftsy.com
Scarlett007
Mar 29, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
A truly beautiful garment! Ydemark, you have a great eye and a marvelous sense of design and Beauty*!*
nailtechgail@yahoo.com on craftsy.com
nailtechgail@yahoo.com
Feb 22, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
This is gorgeous!! I have never knitted...but it is something I am planning on learning. Great Job!!!!
Ydemark on craftsy.com
Ydemark
Feb 24, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. I would encourage you to go for it. However, I must warn you........you may become addicted like many of us. I got the basics down and jumped into Laura Nelkin's class Mastering Lace Shawls. I was quite adventurous but with years of crochet under my belt, I was familiar with working with yarn. Plus, my desire to knit was very strong. With as talented as you are, I encourage you to try it. YouTube has some excellent tutorials as well. Lots of information out there.
Dawne Martin on craftsy.com
Dawne Martin
Aug 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
I can't believe you are a new knitter. You really have a lot of talent! Your holes are the same size and everything. I would wear this on a night out with a black dress!
Ydemark on craftsy.com
Ydemark
Aug 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks. That is so sweet of you. It is such a pretty pattern and it can be worn dressy as well as casual. I do get many compliments when I wear it.
Dawne Martin on craftsy.com
Dawne Martin
Aug 21, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I bet it looks great with you blonde hair!
Dawne Martin on craftsy.com
Dawne Martin
Aug 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Just beautiful! Please share with me which yarn, color, weight, and yardage you chose. I would love to recreate this one. You did a fantastic job! Dawne Martin
Ydemark on craftsy.com
Ydemark
Aug 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Reply to this comment...Thank you. I used the same yarn as Laura did. It is String Theory Hand Dyed in Didgeridoo . They have beautiful yarn and wonderful service. If you are on Ravelry, I posted more pics there. This yarn photographs so differently based on the type of light. Iit is a bit more on the blue side.
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Dawne Martin
Aug 21, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you for sharing! Your layout and photographing is really nice. I am going to do skywalker one more time for practice and get this yarn.
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Knittrip
Aug 14, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Absolutely beautiful!! I love the yarn. I haven't started my Skywalker yet but you inspire me.
Ydemark on craftsy.com
Ydemark
Aug 15, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. Good luck on your own Skywalker. It is well worth knitting and will bring you tons of compliments when you wear it. It was my first lace shawl and I learned so much. Seeing everyone's shawl is such a thrill. I encourage you to begin yours. :)
Ydemark on craftsy.com
Ydemark
Aug 15, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. Good luck on your own Skywalker. It is well worth knitting and will bring you tons of compliments when you wear it. It was my first lace shawl and I learned so much. Seeing everyone's shawl is such a thrill. I encourage you to begin yours. :)
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Bob Bob
Aug 08, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Just breathtaking.
Ydemark on craftsy.com
Ydemark
Aug 08, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you for your kind comment. :)
Ydemark on craftsy.com
Ydemark
Jun 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. I also love your Skywalker. Beautiful. It is great seeing all of the finished projects from Laura's class. Each one has unique character inspired by the knitter. Enjoy your shawl. I wear mine a lot.
Nekoralie on craftsy.com
Nekoralie
Jun 09, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful colour and great finishing! Congrats!
AltheaMarshal on craftsy.com
AltheaMarshal
May 24, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
not only is the shawl fabo but your pictures are just lovely...you can really appreciate the stitches and the yarn kudos!
Ydemark on craftsy.com
Ydemark
May 24, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. In order to get the stitch definition, I had to use a flash. The yarn color changes depending upon the light. It is really lovely yarn.
Monkeyknits0505 on craftsy.com
Monkeyknits0505
May 23, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
really pretty yarn and the knitting is fabulous!!!
Ydemark on craftsy.com
Ydemark
May 23, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you.
bennycatgirl on craftsy.com
bennycatgirl
May 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
*applause* Beautiful shawl... and gorgeous staging & photography! Really shows the stitches and pattern well. Congrats. :)
Ydemark on craftsy.com
Ydemark
May 22, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks for the kind comments.
Warner1989 on craftsy.com
Warner1989
May 22, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Love the colors - shows up the detail - Kudos! what yard did you use?
Ydemark on craftsy.com
Ydemark
May 22, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I used String Theory Bluestocking in Didgeridoo. It is the same yarn that Laura used in the class. It photographs very different. If you use Ravelry, I have it posted there with many other pictures. The colors change depending on the light. I needed to use a flash for the picture as I was more interested in getting the stitch detail.
knittingdogs on craftsy.com
knittingdogs
May 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Oh thanks! The sweater he's wearing was my first big knitting project....and I haven't had any complaints from him :D
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knittingdogs
May 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Wow - what a nice job for being a new knitter! Congrats!
Ydemark on craftsy.com
Ydemark
May 21, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks. I love the picture of your dog. So cute.
Lloyswife on craftsy.com
Lloyswife
May 21, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
You said you were a new knitter, well yours looks perfect! You did a great job and I love the color way you chose.
Ydemark on craftsy.com
Ydemark
May 21, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you. I found it challenging to stay consistent with my tension throughout each section. Blocking helped even things out a bit. It was my first blocked project and it took me a very long time to pin. I
Ydemark on craftsy.com
Ydemark
May 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Thank you.
KloseKnitBren on craftsy.com
KloseKnitBren
May 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Gorgeous! I'm about half way through my shawl and I hope mine turns out this pretty!!
Ydemark on craftsy.com
Ydemark
May 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
I'm sure yours will be beautiful. I was worried how mine would turn out when I was knitting. However, look how great everyone's shawl has turned out. Yours will too. Make sure you post your picture when you finish.
Artieparty on craftsy.com
Artieparty
May 20, 2012    Flag as inappropriate
Congratulations, I think it looks really beautiful
Ydemark on craftsy.com
Ydemark
May 20, 2012   Flag as inappropriate
Thank you.

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