using the stainless steel welding rod for blocking wires, this is how it looks pinned out, this blocking step is necessary for getting the points to really show on the bottom edge of the shawl.
the whole thing pinned out on the guest bed, it was so hot today it only took about 15 minutes to dry.
finally, the finished shawl, lovely!
because the shawl dried so fast, I also had a chance to block the Branching Out scarf. The shawl is made of wool so it was pretty stretchy and did get bigger after blocking, whereas the scarf is silk and didn't get much bigger pinned out, but it should lie flatter and show the pattern better now. Before, notice how it's kind of rumply.
now, pinned out the pattern is flat.
While I was in the house enjoying the new bedroom fan and AC, Craig and a contractor friend of ours was outside sweating over the new pergola.
finally, the finished shawl, lovely!
because the shawl dried so fast, I also had a chance to block the Branching Out scarf. The shawl is made of wool so it was pretty stretchy and did get bigger after blocking, whereas the scarf is silk and didn't get much bigger pinned out, but it should lie flatter and show the pattern better now. Before, notice how it's kind of rumply.now, pinned out the pattern is flat.While I was in the house enjoying the new bedroom fan and AC, Craig and a contractor friend of ours was outside sweating over the new pergola.
getting everything nice and level, under strict supervision
about 75% done and looking good!
about 75% done and looking good!