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August 27, 2007
Bee Fields
Bee Fields, by Anne Hanson.
I knit the petite size with Sheldridge Farm Soft Touch Lace (color: rust) on 3.25mm needles. Since I went down a couple of needle sizes, the finished shawl is not quite as wide as specified in the pattern (approximately 62" instead of 72"). It's pretty close to the same length at the center, though.
I used the bind-off method described by Anne here and ended up with a sufficiently stretchy edge. I did, however, rediscover the fact that pinning out scallops is not my favorite activity. They're awfully pretty, though.
Posted by missalicefaye at August 27, 2007 09:50 AM
It's extremely delicately beautiful! The rust looks very red on my monitor, which makes me think that a cherry red bee field might be nice, too.
Posted by: fleegle at August 27, 2007 12:23 PM
It's beautiful!! The reddish rust is such a great color for a really neat pattern.
Posted by: aija at August 27, 2007 12:37 PM
Wow! That is fantastic. And I can't believe how quickly you finished the entire shawl. Now I have to marvel at BOTH your speed and your technical mastery!
Posted by: Lynne E. at August 27, 2007 12:43 PM
Beautiful colour choice and as always beautifully executed. What else can I say.
Posted by: Knitsanity at August 27, 2007 12:59 PM
diggin' the red. very pretty edging on this one!
Posted by: Amy at August 27, 2007 01:58 PM
It's gorgeous!
Posted by: monica at August 27, 2007 02:24 PM
It's just Beautiful!!! That color is breathtaking, too.
Posted by: chris at August 27, 2007 03:27 PM
That's gorgeous!
The bee motif is used in the Sarcelle shawl which I made earlier this year - and I'm pleased to hear I'm not alone in finding the cast on rows a little clumsy. I liked them though because they tidied up all of those loose droppe stitches.
Posted by: soo at August 27, 2007 03:50 PM
Wow, it looks absolutely wonderful! Congratulations!
Posted by: Lene at August 27, 2007 04:36 PM
Oh, it is marvelous! And probably a walk in the park to you, after some of the lace you've done. ;-)
I love the color, and it looks like the petite size is fine for an averaged-statured knitter, considering that you went down a few needle sizes... I was planning to do the large, but I might just go with the smaller size after seeing yours.
Posted by: Beth S. at August 27, 2007 04:39 PM
Holy Batman, that was fast! I'm eatin' your dust! :-D
What a gorgeous creation. Now I want to chuck my other projects to the wind and concentrate solely on the Bee Fields. Thanks for the inspiration. :-)
Posted by: Opal at August 27, 2007 05:01 PM
you are swarmed by beautiful bees with narry a sting in sight. that's nature at it's best! makes me think you should keep a bee colony and make honey. such a lovely shawl!
Posted by: jessica at August 27, 2007 05:38 PM
It's fabulous and I love your color choice. I'm curious: how would you rate the difficulty level for this shawl?
Posted by: Francesca at August 27, 2007 07:31 PM
Oh, I love it in that color! I'm checking out everyone's shawls and stoles to help me decide what color to make it in.
Posted by: Kim at August 27, 2007 07:40 PM
Stunning as always Miss Alice, and very quickly done.
I look forward to seeing you knit up the Princess, what are we thinking here, a month? two months tops? LOL. I know it is an unrealistic goal but seriously you are getting these shawls pumped out quickly.
K
Posted by: Kathy at August 27, 2007 08:52 PM
Talk about pinning out! I blocked ROE over the weekend and it was a never ending chore. Your shawl came out beutiful.
Posted by: Laritza at August 27, 2007 08:55 PM
BRAVO! I love how 'open' it looks and the color! :)
Posted by: miyamojo at August 27, 2007 09:45 PM
WOW! This is so pretty! Outstanding knitting, as always! :)
Posted by: Jade at August 28, 2007 02:10 AM
absolutely stunning I like the appearance of the finer knit, it looks completely different from the original and IMHO far nicer....
Posted by: Littleberry at August 28, 2007 03:13 AM
Lovely!
Posted by: Andrea at August 28, 2007 07:38 AM
Beautiful.
Posted by: lisa at August 28, 2007 09:23 AM
Utterly lovely! You are the queen of gossamer weight yarn knitting! Wonderful color!
Posted by: Jane at August 28, 2007 08:41 PM
Oh, your shawl turned out beautifully. I just LOVE seeing all the wonderful things you make.
Posted by: sonja poor at August 28, 2007 11:22 PM
It lovely! Great job!
Posted by: Octopus Knits at August 29, 2007 12:00 AM
Beautiful!
Posted by: Jeanne at August 29, 2007 06:59 AM
Beautiful... really...
Posted by: Ellen at August 30, 2007 12:24 AM
oh alice, it's breathtaking! i love me those chili-bees!
Posted by: anne at August 30, 2007 05:52 PM
Beautiful! I love lace in bright colors. How's library school?
Posted by: Valerie at August 31, 2007 01:46 PM
You will certainly spread sweetness and light in that shawl. Wonderful color choice!
Posted by: Cristina at September 1, 2007 04:52 PM
stunning!
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