So I thought it was time to let you see the shawl I made for a birthday present. The birthday was on the 30th of November so I could not mention it here before then just in case the birthday girl saw it and made a connection.
The Madder Shawl |
The request was for a shawl in Madder oranges. Getting the right shade of madder can be difficult. Usually getting the orange/red colour is easy except when you get really good quality Madder, which is what happened. I did a test dye but on dying the handspun lace yarn it was just too red. The second try was luckily just right. It did take time though as some more yarn needed to be spun.
Yarns used in the shawl |
And I still have a nice batch of handspun lace yarn in beautful madder reds to use.
This is absolutely glorious! Thank you for sharing this inspirational shawl.
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out beautifully Elizabeth!!! So glad you posted it so we could see the finished product. I'm happy that I got to see it when you were just starting it. Great colors!
ReplyDeleteIt did turn out well. I finished it just in time so send. I would have loved to have had the finished shawl for a few to admire it. I will have to be content with the photo till I make another.
DeleteWow that's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous! I remember seeing those yarns in October. You combined these colors so skillfully!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! That is just too beautiful!! The colorwork is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteHow beautiful, lovely colours!
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