My current work in progress:

1. Summer Solstice Mystery Shawl KAL, my design. Official knit-along in June!
2. Myriad stealth projects.

Blocking Rules Part Deux

Before:

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After:

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Lucy sez:

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“Blocking is hard work.”

Comments

  1. Pam Howard says:

    We have learned from you the “blocking rules!!!!” now how about telling us what your process is? Thanks

  2. cathy smith says:

    I finallly purchased your book; I love it! Thank you.

  3. Elysbeth says:

    Lucy always does look done in during this process.
    .-= Elysbeth´s last blog ..Brevity in the heart of winter =-.

  4. Mary Lou says:

    You are the speediest knitter I know. You are cranking out those beautiful shawls by the shoulder-full! I am still stuck on choosing which pattern…let alone actually knitting and blocking the thing. Keep up your amazing good work!

  5. Erin says:

    Beautious!
    .-= Erin´s last blog ..GIVEAWAY: SewLindsey =-.

  6. Susan says:

    Love the green!
    .-= Susan´s last blog ..It’s knot funny, Sirdar! =-.

  7. Sara in WI says:

    Knitting wouldn’t be half as fun without the blocking o’ the lace! It’s like magic!

  8. Sandra D says:

    Lucy is SO right. But it’s SO worth it!

  9. Annette says:

    Nice shawl! You must be getting ready for St. Pat’s Day!

  10. Julie in VA says:

    Beautiful, love the shade of green!

  11. Louise says:

    What a difference blocking makes. Love both the red and green shawls.

  12. Sharon says:

    Another gorgeous work of art!
    .-= Sharon´s last blog ..Busy Sunday =-.

  13. Virginia says:

    You really are an amazingly quick knitter! The shawl looks gorgeous.
    .-= Virginia´s last blog ..Two words =-.

  14. Marji says:

    I am getting close to completing my Seascape Shawl and can hardly wait to see what it looks like when it is blocked! Your shawls are inspirational!
    .-= Marji´s last blog ..Ottawa =-.

  15. Kathie Brownlee says:

    Lucy is soooo right….looks like she has her fur blocked on occassion. For Kibby going outside and letting his fur fluff out is akin to a good blocking.

  16. Susan Deeter Murphy says:

    Outstanding! Magnificent! I like the all-over lace SO much more than doing the first part
    plain. I now know why I could not decide on a pattern before now; I was waiting for this one to arrive.
    I will be watching for it. Thank you for creating this thing of beauty.

  17. Love it! I have a friend that says that unblocked lace looks like “dryer lint”!

  18. Char says:

    It is amazing the difference the blocking makes. I especially like the idea that you don’t have to knit to the finished size…you stretch it…as a slow knitter every bit helps. I like the arrowhead look along the cennter of the shawl. How about a close up photo of the edging? That is looking pretty too. What are the specs on this one?

  19. Theresa in Italy says:

    What a gorgeous color for spring (assuming it ever gets here)!

  20. Lucy, if you think blocking is hard work, you should try it from a human’s size. At least you don’t have to get down on your knees.
    .-= southparknitter´s last blog ..Shearing day in the snow =-.

  21. Seanna Lea says:

    It is hard work to supervise!
    .-= Seanna Lea´s last blog ..mr. nose sniffs again! =-.