Icarus done (again)
This may be my second Icarus, but it’s really like finishing it for the first time. It was a completely different experience knitting it the second time around!
Yarn: Jaggerspun Zephyr (50% Merino wool and %50 Tussah silk), like buttah! In a light gray that I could have sworn was called Pewter, but I can’t seem to find it now. Margene gifted me with the yarn, which is my first Zephyr (and certainly won’t be my last).
Needles: US Size 3 (3.25 mm) 24″ Addi Turbos
Pattern: My design, first published in Interweave Knits, Summer 2006 Issue. Reknit so that I can republish as a stand-alone pattern.
Modifications: aka Optional Errata for IK Summer ‘06. In Chart 4, where it is written to do a double decrease as sl1, k2tog, psso, it SHOULD be slip 1 as if to purl, p2tog, psso by picking it up from the back of work. Also, in the last 4 rows (the written instructions, the ssk that lines up with those double purl decreases? It should be a p2tog. I must have been writing the instructions pretty quickly to have made these mistakes, since I knit the original shawl the corrected way. *headdesk*. Regardless, they’re not crucial changes. The knitting still works out, but I think it looks better this way and the changes will be made in the republished version.
Verdict: I didn’t know it was possible, but I love it even more now than I did before. I don’t know if it’s poor taste to play favorites with your own designs (like having a favorite child), but this is my favorite and I can tell it will be for a long long time :) Someone will be receiving this for a Christmas present, and I know she’ll love it!
The new pair of socks is coming quickly, and the weekend hold the promise of lots of knitting time, what with a drive out to Tooele for my niece’s birthday party. Have a lovely weekend and don’t forget to KNIT!
M
Wendy (who is blogless) has finished her Icarus despite degenerating eye sight (which should be fixed with surgery soon). You can see pictures of it modeled by her friend here and here. Good luck Wendy!And I hope you will recover quickly to get back to knitting!
Celia finished her Mountain Peaks shawl and it’s BEAUTIFUL! I love the colors! You can see it here.
Catherine has finished her Seraphim Shawl in a creamy white merino! I hope you enjoy it Catherine, it looks lovely!
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Your Icarus looks lovely, so ethereal in that color. Thanks for the pattern corrections. I haven’t gotten to knitting mine just yet (holiday knitting must be completed first!), but the yarn and needles are all ready to go and now I have the fully correct pattern!
Posted by: Sarah | November 17th, 2006 12:19
Lovely! I had started the Weeping Willow shawl out of the really nice silk handspun I had from Judy, but I was just not getting into the pattern. I think I may rip is back and give Icarus a shot since I think it will show off the colors much more!
Posted by: Anne | November 17th, 2006 12:41
Oh, it’s splendid. Truly splendid. :-)
Posted by: Beth S. | November 17th, 2006 13:04
It is so lovely! Did it only take 1 skein? There is a Pewter shade: try this link: http://www.theknitter.com/yarn-yagger-spun-zephyr-wool-silk.html
Posted by: Isela | November 17th, 2006 13:08
It looks beautiful! (Not that I’d expect anything else…)
Posted by: --Deb | November 17th, 2006 13:24
Stunning. It is absolutely beautiful you talented girl!
Posted by: Erin | November 17th, 2006 13:49
Beautiful! I have only made one shawl, and think it will be a while before I try another…
Posted by: BethC | November 17th, 2006 14:03
Elegant =) I still love the lines of it. I’ve been eyeing zephyr. Is it about the same weight as Shadow?
Posted by: Tina-Ladydove | November 17th, 2006 16:39
Beautiful Icarus! I’ve been seeing it a lot on blogs, and it is on my list of to-dos. I hadn’t heard of anyone having trouble with it, though. Thank you for the corrections. I’ll make a note of them.
Posted by: Leslie | November 17th, 2006 16:39
Thank you for posting the Eratta!
Posted by: Cynder | November 17th, 2006 16:42
Icarus is lovely!
Coincidentally, I’m knitting Adamas out of Zephyr too, and it really is a dream to work with.
Posted by: erin | November 17th, 2006 17:06
Stunning. You are amazing!
Posted by: Marisa | November 17th, 2006 17:26
Dude. Talk about just-in-time pattern errata.
;-)
Posted by: claudia | November 17th, 2006 17:45
Stand alone would be great! I’ve been wanting to make one, but I haven’t been able to find a copy of the magazine from a reputable source. Keep us updated! :)
Posted by: Scarlet | November 17th, 2006 20:24
Beautiful!
Have fun out in Tooele (my hometown), drop by my sister’s new and darling boutique- Phoebe Ann (30 W. 100 S.)
Posted by: Duchess | November 17th, 2006 22:56
Your second Icarus is just gorgeous!
Posted by: Cheryl | November 18th, 2006 00:17
Gorgeous ! I’ll certainly knit Icarus with this yarn !
Posted by: Niqui | November 18th, 2006 01:57
Thanks for the errata, and the lovely photos. I hadn’t seen such a clear closeup of the edge. I’m just days away from that section of the pattern, so the fix is just in time.
Posted by: Elizabeth | November 18th, 2006 08:14
Beautiful, beautiful! Just so lovely!
Posted by: Wanda | November 19th, 2006 10:19
ut-oh. i’m a wee bit confused about the correction … could you tell me on which row of chart 4 i should be looking for the double decrease error?
Posted by: gray la gran | November 19th, 2006 20:31
Stunning!! Looking forward to the new pattern. Oh yeah – did you know that Zephyr is now available in a DK, too? :) Enabler? Moi?
Posted by: Chris | November 20th, 2006 20:26
Gorgeous! & what a fabulous closeup shot of the edging!
“Dude. Talk about just-in-time pattern errata.” — what Claudia said. I’m about to start Chart 2, but with the holiday weekend & the knit-in that I’m hosting at my house this Saturday, I may very well get to Chart 4 within the next fortnight.
Posted by: Lucinda | November 21st, 2006 20:42
If you are looking for the jaggerspun zephyr in a particular color let me know. My LYS carries it and I think they have every color.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Posted by: Barbp | November 23rd, 2006 19:33
Oooo, it is gorgeous in zephyr!!!!
Posted by: Kristi aka Fiber Fool | November 24th, 2006 15:14