I finished the knitting on the Mystery Stole 3 and after seeing this post I was eager to block it as well. (Thanks to Annmarie for the link!) It took me about 45 minutes to get it all pinned out, but I think it was worth it.
The theme is Swan Lake and I’m really happy that I went with the black on this occasion. Although I’m not sure if I identify with Odile or even want to. Being the deceptive other woman is just not something I want in my repertoire. ;-)
The only modification I made with this pattern was that I added more beads to the wing then called for. I think that Melanie staggered the bead placement. I opted for putting a bead at more regular intervals within the stitch pattern. I didn’t change the row that the beads were on, I just added it to every repeat.
I really enjoyed knitting this stole and I’m glad I got to be part of such a large group effort. It was a lot easier to finish this project since the knitting came in increments and I feel more then a little sad that Fridays will hold no knitting surprise for me.
So sad, that I’m trying to divide my current project into installments in a sad imitation of mystery clues. I do think that this will make large lace projects less overwhelming and in the end, get them accomplished one way or another. *cough*ForestPathStole*cough*
All in all, I consider this project a huge success!
Denise/CT on 24 Aug 2007 at 11:16 am #
Oh Opal,
The MS3 looks beautiful! I’m so glad you got it finished. I am in the process of blocking mine tonight. Then I’m back to finishing FPS as well. We can do it! I’m with you all the way.
Aim on 24 Aug 2007 at 11:27 am #
Opal that is really gorgeous! You are a superhero knitter!!! It is really beautiful :)
Dena on 24 Aug 2007 at 11:52 am #
Wow, that is stunning, and admirable that you used black. My aging eyes… :)
Sue J. on 24 Aug 2007 at 12:01 pm #
I agree this project is a huge success. Congratulations on such a lovely heirloom piece. I do love the black with the beads. Sad to say I gave up when the beads drove me nuts. Beautiful, Opal. Really stunning.
Debi on 24 Aug 2007 at 12:24 pm #
It’s lovely Opal! Well done, now you just have to WEAR IT!! :)
Agnes on 24 Aug 2007 at 12:35 pm #
Beautiful! The shape is indeed very unusual and unexpected … but the wing is so unique and beautiful.
Now, I need to pick up my speed on my own MS3.
Karen B. on 24 Aug 2007 at 1:00 pm #
Stunningly beautiful shawl, Opal! It seems to have gone very quickly too or is it just that you are (ta-DA!) SuperKnitter!
Quite elegant. Just the thing for a night at the the opera :o)
debbie on 24 Aug 2007 at 1:15 pm #
your mystery stole is so pretty in black! is it for you?
Jeanne on 24 Aug 2007 at 2:07 pm #
Gorgeous! I think this is the prettiest MS3 shawl I’ve seen - congrats!
Shelly on 24 Aug 2007 at 3:21 pm #
That is totally beautiful- I love the way it turned out. So now the Forest Path stole is being loved and knitted right?
Anyway- Great Job!!
Meredith on 24 Aug 2007 at 4:02 pm #
It’s beautiful, Opal…and now, right this minute, I’m off to the living room to work the last row and bind off. I doubt if I get it blocked tomorrow but maybe Sunday. Your black Odile is just gorgeous!
huggggggggggssssssssss
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Kat on 24 Aug 2007 at 7:17 pm #
Oooo, I LOVE it in black!! It’s stunning!
Hattie on 24 Aug 2007 at 9:14 pm #
Oh wow! I can’t believe you’re done already! I still haven’t finished the first half. I plan on making mine symmetrical and then doing a wing version…the two wing version.
Anywho, looks great!
kimberly on 24 Aug 2007 at 9:39 pm #
Yours is gorgeous!! I almost went with black and now seeing yours makes me a little bummed I didn’t. I’m just like you, I love the idea of breaking up lace knitting projects into weekly incriments. I’m knitting the peacock feathers shawl first and then the forest path so I’m going to break up the patterns too. I’m also sad about the lack of a knitting surprise on Fridays.
Robbyn on 25 Aug 2007 at 2:55 am #
Oooooh - it’s truly splendid! What an amazing design and what beautful work you do! I love the assymetric aspect of the shawl and the whole “wing” idea is wonderful!
You mentioned sectioning larger patterns - to make them easier to handle. You know, that’s a pretty good idea and I might try employing that myself - especially if I feel I’m likely to be overwhelmed by a pattern…such as Forest Path, for example :)
Peggy on 25 Aug 2007 at 2:09 pm #
Well done. It is just lovely. Since I do not have the opportunity to knit with others in person, I love to do KALs. I feel that I am part of a group. I have enjoyed to see your progress. What size needle do you use?
textillian on 26 Aug 2007 at 3:08 am #
Lovely! Just lovely!
Barb on 26 Aug 2007 at 9:06 am #
It looks even lovelier in person and on.
Dee on 26 Aug 2007 at 1:49 pm #
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh….it’s lovely.
alice on 27 Aug 2007 at 4:05 am #
Beautiful–love the black!
Roseann on 27 Aug 2007 at 4:42 am #
Gorgeous!!! You must be so pleased, what an amazing shawl. I love all the beads against the black, stunningly beautiful.
lobstah on 27 Aug 2007 at 9:55 am #
Very cool!
limedragon :-: Harriet on 28 Aug 2007 at 2:28 am #
Yay, you finished, and it looks wonderful! Well done! : )
nova on 28 Aug 2007 at 4:11 am #
It’s gorgeous Opal! And wow, you got that thing blocked pretty quick!
Kate on 28 Aug 2007 at 11:06 am #
It is beautiful, good work.