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Hiawatha Update

May 1st, 2006 by Esther | 11

I’ve gotten the hang of this chart finally - it’s routine now (thank God) and I owe that clarity to the fantastic stitch markers my buddy Becky made for me (the are letters that correspond with the various chart changes throughout this section - total GODSEND!!).

I’m almost done with the third repeat of rows 1-16 out of a total of 10 repeats of this long section (which then has to be done on the opposite side of the shawl going in the opposite direction). I feel this will take a while but it’s worth it and after three repeats I feel as if I’ve got it memorized!! LOL

Anyhoo here it is so far: (the part with the three arrows - look like hearts:-)

The entire piece so far (not stretched out - too cumbersome at this point to do that):

So far I feel like the hard part is over at least until it’s time to do the edging! LOL

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11 Comments on “Hiawatha Update”

On May 1st, 2006 at 6:48 pm
Jenni said:

WOW! SO SO cool! I use stitch markers whenever I knit lace. It makes it so much easier to keep track of your repeats and find your mistakes.

Does the pattern have a purl side or are you doing YO’s etc on both sides?
On May 1st, 2006 at 9:21 pm
Fern said:

hey, looking good….. don’t forget you have another whole bottom half more to repeat… be strong… it’s worth the patience as the shawl is LOVELY. Also love the whimsical needles you bought. Not one pair, but the whole farm?? So, so cute & collector’s item!
On May 1st, 2006 at 10:09 pm
Becky said:

It’s so fantastic Esther. See you are much more laid back about this project than me. I don’t know why this one made me so nuts. But it did/has/ so far anyway.
On May 2nd, 2006 at 12:03 am
Leah said:

Hiawatha is coming along just beautifully Esther! Really, really pretty! I am very impressed! Keep up the pace and you’ll be finished before you know it!!
On May 2nd, 2006 at 8:07 am
Karen said:

Wow. You have made a lot of progress on it. I’m glad it is getting easier for you. It is so beautiful!
On May 2nd, 2006 at 10:46 am
Teyani said:

incredible! your patience is truly awe inspiring!
On May 2nd, 2006 at 11:21 am
JessaLu said:

It looks beautiful!
On May 2nd, 2006 at 11:41 am
Dipsy said:

Wow! This is so beautiful, I’m honestly impressed - by your work as well as by your patience!
On May 2nd, 2006 at 11:36 pm
Gaile said:

That is just beautiful! I’m totally impressed. But I want to see your finished craft room!!
On May 3rd, 2006 at 12:40 am
debbie said:

wow! your hiawatha shawl is awesome! and i love your whimsical needles!
On May 6th, 2006 at 6:49 am
diana said:

Simply amazing! It’s worth all the work.