b r o o k l y n t w e e d: The Shetland Triangle

9.13.2006

The Shetland Triangle

the slough of vacation knits continue to reveal themselves. This piece was already gifted and can now be shown publicly. You know the pattern, I've seen them all over. I love it though.

Pattern: "Shetland Triangle" by Evelyn A. Clark
Source: Wrap Style (Interweave Press)
Materials: Sundara Yarn Aran Silky Merino hand-dyed 'Burgundy over Brown'(2 hanks)
Needles: US 9 KnitPicks Options (my first time)

Start Date: 19 August 2006
Completion Date: 3 September 2006

Modifications: None really, other than the obvious subbing of an aran weight for lace weight (one of my favorite moves). I used the shawl calculator here (sidebar) to figure out just how many repeats were possible with what i had. I scrapped the last patterned row (and obligatory purl row) before the bind off to get a more subtle scalloping along the edge. For this one, I liked that look better.

This particular lace pattern is ridiculously simple to follow, but I couldn't help being drawn to its curvilinear quality. When it comes to lace, I am much more of a fan of organic, curvilinear, and sinuous (Madli, Print-o-the-Wave, etc) rather than more geometric pattern motifs (DFS, Faroese, most things in A Gathering of Lace, etc.) Of course I appreciate all sorts of lace patterns, but I find myself drawn to certain styles over others. With the Shetland Triangle, I love how the leaves are formed by undulating rows converging together towards a center point and then bending outward again with yos.

You can knit this thing on auto-pilot, and add as many repeats as you want (I love when a pattern works out like that). Use any yarn, any weight, and get something that is preferable to you, regardless of how many you've seen before.

And I can't put this post up without saying a short word about the yarn: this is definitely the most luxurious yarn that has ever graced my needles. When it was over, I was desperate for more, sad that it was done, and excited that it happened. Sounds like a torrid affair, doesn't it. The color trumps everything - no matter how hard I tried, the pictures cant explain to you the depth and saturation. Hand-dyed by an artist, its no wonder it was so mesmurizing throughout. Not to mention how it feels... (butter)

There's still one more shawl I have yet to show you, but I think I'll make you wait a little longer for it, since I've got very little knitting going on presently.

¶ 10:06 AM

Comments:

gorgeous - absolutely sinful

# posted by Meg : 13 September, 2006 12:38

Wonderful shawl. I have been eyeing it myself. I just bought some lace weight Italian cashmere from School Products in the city (not as pricy as I thought it would be). I don't know if I want to use it on Swallowtail or Shetland Triangle. I also have some varegated laceweight cashmere but I'm not sure about a laceweight project that could stand up to the varegation.

again, beautiful job!

# posted by Anonymous : 13 September, 2006 12:58

Ohhh, my jealousy/hatred is intense...very intense!!

So unfair...yet so beautiful.

# posted by iSeL : 13 September, 2006 12:59

Simply and utterly gorgeous, the colour you chose, the sheen of the incredible yarn, the pattern, all completely amazing...

# posted by Anonymous : 13 September, 2006 13:00

Total eye candy! The yarn, the pattern, the photos - yum! Great work, as always!

# posted by Anonymous : 13 September, 2006 13:03

I wasn't going to buy Wrap Style, and now look what you've gone and done! Where's that Buy It Now button anyway? Of course, it's beautiful. Your blog is always a treat to visit.

# posted by Anonymous : 13 September, 2006 13:10

Again, beautiful knitting and gorgeous photography! Thank you!

# posted by Anonymous : 13 September, 2006 13:31

beautiful! I was wondering - did you use up all of the two hanks? also, how big did it end up being after blocking? I was thinking about making this, but just didn't know what yarn to use. now I think I have an idea. :) this is simply captivating.

# posted by insaknitty : 13 September, 2006 13:32

Gorgeous! Very beautiful! I love the color! I love your blog. You knit beautifully and express yourself very eloquently. Keep it up!

# posted by Maria : 13 September, 2006 13:35

Breathtaking, it's absolutely gorgeous!! I'm doing the same shawl now and so very simple and enjoyable to do. Mine looks so paled compared to yours, I do love that color!!

# posted by Marsha : 13 September, 2006 13:41

Truly inspiring! Thank you!

# posted by Lene : 13 September, 2006 13:42

Magnifique! So beautiful.

# posted by Anonymous : 13 September, 2006 13:42

If those pictures are not doing justice to that color than I don't think I could handle seeing this project in person. Love. It.

# posted by KnittenKnots : 13 September, 2006 13:43

So I check your blog obsessively every day, knowing that you don't post every day, but hoping each time that there will be something new and stunning for me to drool over. You never disappoint. The shawl is gorgeous (and I'm halfway up the back of Jarrett - thanks for your words of encouragement!).

Great color, by the way.

# posted by Anonymous : 13 September, 2006 13:59

Honestly, I can't decide which is more gorgeous - your knitting or your photography. You do absolutely beautiful work on both fronts, and I really am enjoying seeing all of it.

# posted by Trillian42 : 13 September, 2006 14:08

I am so thrilled when you have a new post and this was a great one. Your shawl is captivating - I just had to keep going back and look at the photos again and again. You are an amazing knitter and photographer - thank you!

# posted by Anonymous : 13 September, 2006 14:09

I don't know if I'm more impressed by the knitting or the photos. Really gorgeous work.

# posted by jenna : 13 September, 2006 14:13

wow, i just love how this pattern looks in this yarn! you can really see the detail of all the leaves.. and the silkiness of the yarn. yeah, i can see why it would be addictive. i've always wanted some of that yarn!

# posted by spajonas : 13 September, 2006 14:25

It's absolutely gorgeous. I love the color! It does look luxurious.

# posted by turtlegirl76 : 13 September, 2006 14:29

Simply stunning! I'm speechless...

# posted by Unknown : 13 September, 2006 14:35

Gorgeous. Great color and photography. Did you like the needles? I've read a few complaints that they are heavy but also praise that the join is totally smooth.

# posted by Brenda : 13 September, 2006 14:38

Wow - I absolutley love it! The color is so wonderful & deep - fabulous. And you take the most amazing pictures! Wonderful really!

# posted by ~Jody : 13 September, 2006 14:43

Beautiful shawl and photos as always. Love that color, so deep and saturated.

# posted by Anonymous : 13 September, 2006 14:47

That is very beautiful! Makes me want to rip up the shawl I'm working on....

# posted by Anonymous : 13 September, 2006 15:12

That is absolutely stunning. Both your knitting and your photography are spectacular.

I have only just started knitting lace, but I think I'm going to have to add this pattern to my "to do" list.

# posted by Unknown : 13 September, 2006 15:22

Fabooooo! I bet the recipient faints at the sight of it. =) The Options needles I have in 1's and 0's are the best sock needles I have so far. love 'em

# posted by JustApril : 13 September, 2006 15:46

Hoorah for someone who actually writes in detail about the knitting. I cannot tell you how good it is to be able to learn from other people's knitting information. Your work is absolutely beautiful and your photography and writing shows it off and explains what is involved. I have recently got this season's Rowan and I think they could learn from you as some of the pictures are so stylised that they give you no idea of the garment at all. Great stuff and I say that as a knitter with ahem years of experience!

# posted by Anonymous : 13 September, 2006 16:10

wow. i'm continually more impressed everytime I come back with your knitting, photoraphy and comments! I have a shetland shawl one repeat away from finish!! Yours is LOVELY!

# posted by Anonymous : 13 September, 2006 16:27

Nice work, Jared! You've inspired me to get to the knitting on the last few rows of my SL shawl, AND attempt better photoblogging (with my little point and shoot digi). Looking forward to your next shawl unveiling!

# posted by JD : 13 September, 2006 16:58

Okay, I've made that shawl, and I must say, yours is sooooo much more beautiful than mine, the color and that yarn are sublime! That giftee is so lucky!!

# posted by Kirsten : 13 September, 2006 17:20

The shawl is beautiful. But can I tell you that I am completely jealous of your photography? Positively green!! And I mean that in the best way possible. Thank you for sharing your work.

# posted by Anonymous : 13 September, 2006 17:58

beautiful! that yarn looks luscious!!

# posted by Fibreaddict : 13 September, 2006 18:02

I have to delurk for this - what beautiful work!

Could you mention your camera setup sometime? And is that natural light?

# posted by Anonymous : 13 September, 2006 18:03

gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. i love that pattern, having recently knit it myself. and i am having a torrid affair with that shade of red. so thanks for the fix!

# posted by Laura : 13 September, 2006 18:10

I think you have a common theme in your knits lately, their all similar colors and all gorgeous. I absolutely love the shawl.

# posted by Sue : 13 September, 2006 19:03

I knitted this recently in Jamieson's 2 ply, in Iceberg, and I like it a lot and plan to knit it again, but yours looks really heavenly. And your photographs are better than mine, too, g*d*mm*t :)

# posted by Helen : 13 September, 2006 19:44

I never thought of myself as a groupie until now :O). I am your number one fan (not in the Misery sort of way) I just love your knitting and the color choices. I like some others check your blog nearly everyday to know exactly when the next update will be and you never disappoint. Love your eye for the craft, both knitting and photography. Did you say that you were a photographer professionally? If not, and that is just my imagination, then you should be.

Can't wait for more. knit on!

# posted by Peacock Chic : 13 September, 2006 20:23

DELICIOUS!!!!! I have never done a lace work before and this has inspired me to do one! I also am dying to hear how you liked the Knitpicks Options!

# posted by Anonymous : 13 September, 2006 20:54

There was a pimp who used to keep some "hos" (what is the plural of "Ho"?) in Jersey City back when I lived there. He had a mint green "Rolls" with mink seats and real gold trim. it was Magic.

I'd say that shawl makes YOU the Knitting Bishop. Your knitting hand is STRONG!

Nice work.

# posted by Anonymous : 13 September, 2006 21:04

Beautiful work. I've been admiring your knitting for awhile now and just had to comment on the shawl. It's lovely and I really appreciate the technical details you provide. I already had to start the Forbes Forest scarf after seeing yours. Now I may have to make this shawl, especially since I have some Sundara Silky Aran in a wonderful deep green.

# posted by Dallas Schulze : 13 September, 2006 22:19

Absolute perfection! That color defies description. Just lovely. I like the way you took the pattern and made it your own.

# posted by Anonymous : 13 September, 2006 22:42

The shawl is gorgeous. I keep checking the Wrap Style book out of the library to stare at the pattern some more!

# posted by silverarrowknits : 13 September, 2006 23:41

love the pictures as always and the color is great, I love how the shawl looks in aran weight.

# posted by Navi : 14 September, 2006 02:26

It's breathtaking, I'm in love with the colour and your photos are unforgettable. I'm impressed that an aran weight yarn can make such a good looking lace shawl, not bulky at all!

# posted by opportunityknits : 14 September, 2006 04:39

Absolutely gorgeous! The color is so deep and the pattern shows it off beautifully - Thanks for sharing Sue

# posted by KNIT A NEW DREAM : 14 September, 2006 06:12

I feel very DUH. I've always looked at lace knitting and wouldn't even consider because I despise working with that fine a yarn (call me weird, I know). But this, this is fantastic. The color is rich and the yarn looks heavenly! Great job. Thanks too for all the great hints and help.

# posted by Unknown : 14 September, 2006 07:29

Gorgeous. And I love the way that you use shallow focus.

# posted by Julia (MindofWinter) : 14 September, 2006 09:34

Good move to soften the bindoff, as the pattern motif has such a soft curve. Beautiful work!

I'd forgotten about that one in Wrap Style...time to take a second look, although if I made it for myself, I'd transform it to a rectangle. It lends itself to that, luckily, thanks to the alternating leaves. I'm hoping to find some nice merino/silk to spin at Rhinebeck.

# posted by Anonymous : 14 September, 2006 09:58

I am so glad to have found your blog, and SO glad to have found someone who agrees with me about shawls - that the curvilinear (sp?) patterns are so much more pleasing to the eye than the geometric; that simplicity begets extrordinary! I see so many people just knitting to say they knitted it without any thought to what it takes to produce a truly outstanding piece. Thank you....Marilyn

# posted by Anonymous : 14 September, 2006 10:13

That looks perfect for my wedding. I'm getting married outside(Hopefully) in mid Oct. and I think I'll need a little wrap. That is just fab!

# posted by Valerie : 14 September, 2006 11:10

Your knitting is beautiful and I love the way you photograph & style your finished knits.

# posted by Anonymous : 14 September, 2006 13:02

De-lurking to say that's as handsome a version of this shawl as I've ever seen! I love it in the heavier yarn. I've also been drooling over your Seamless Hybrid, which is perfectly gorgeous. Chapeau BT!

# posted by Anonymous : 14 September, 2006 13:56

Lovely lovely photographs as usual. I like the thickness of the aran weight. Very pretty!

# posted by Anonymous : 14 September, 2006 14:13

Beautiful project, beautiful pictures.

# posted by claudia : 14 September, 2006 16:46

yowsza. First time reader here - your work (both the knitting and the photography) are just stunning. Now I'm going to have to go find that book and dye myself up some yarn :)

# posted by Stephanie : 14 September, 2006 19:17

Lovely - I am thinking of casting that shawl on as soon as I finish the test knitting I am doing for Sundara - you are so right about her yarn - the intense and beautifully saturated colors are amazing and they are a pleasure to knit with!

# posted by Colette : 14 September, 2006 19:36

Fabulous shawl - that is really just gorgeous. I am going to have to try the Sundara yarns, they sound heavenly to work with.

# posted by LisaB : 14 September, 2006 20:30

It's incredibly beautiful. I love the pattern for its simplicity, and it just blooms when blocked! Nice work with the edging; I agree with your point--not a fan of too, too pointy edging!

I love it!

- MJ

# posted by Anonymous : 14 September, 2006 22:00

Delicious! I love it!

# posted by Anonymous : 14 September, 2006 22:10

VERY BEAUTIFUL!

# posted by Anonymous : 14 September, 2006 22:45

What a beautiful shawl - pattern, yarn, execution - all perfectly combined.

# posted by Paisley : 14 September, 2006 23:08

absolutely scrumptious. i can't get over your knitting and photography.

# posted by carrie : 14 September, 2006 23:09

Absolutely beautiful. The knitting. The yarn. The color. The pattern. All of it. Gorgeous!

# posted by Anonymous : 14 September, 2006 23:20

I can't believe how ridiculously gorgeous this is!

# posted by Anonymous : 15 September, 2006 02:04

This is amazing!

# posted by This Weary Traveler : 15 September, 2006 07:00

heh heh. lately i've been in the mood for thriftiness and using up the stash - but this does it! The richness and lush, gorgeous hand of that yarn is irresistable.

What a marvelous creation you've knit. And, as always, your photographs are a delight.

# posted by evergreenknits : 15 September, 2006 08:19

What can I say? Absolutely gorgeous!

You are now inspiring to get the other sleeve for my red blouse finished quickly!

# posted by emy : 15 September, 2006 09:27

fantastic!
you never fail to inspire...i've been looking for a lace pattern to do and i just may have
to borrow this one! love the aran choice. and what did you think of the needles??
well done!!!

# posted by Anonymous : 15 September, 2006 09:51

That is awesome! I did my Shetland Triangle in a weekend (because I was running out of yarn, didn't have a knifty shawl calculator to tell me I was ok, and it was a race to see if I had enough), in Anne - and seeing yours, I think I might do it again in that fabulous yarn. I have a few skeins of Sundara's sock yarn in my stash - but now I might have to get that silk - just another thing to be addicted too!

Wendy

# posted by Wendy : 15 September, 2006 10:38

That's so gorgeous! Love the photos, and the color is to die for!

# posted by Anonymous : 15 September, 2006 11:40

This shawl is So Beautiful, as are your photos. Brava!

# posted by Alison : 15 September, 2006 17:11

You make me want to knit shawls....

# posted by Squawker Girl : 15 September, 2006 21:38

so beautiful! you are making me jealous over here. something to aspire to for sure :)

# posted by Anonymous : 16 September, 2006 22:41

Exquisite.

# posted by Nora : 17 September, 2006 02:42

Everything about that shawl is perfect - color, yarn, photos, etc. Beautiful work.

# posted by Elizabeth : 17 September, 2006 10:52

Amazing, Jared. Your Shetland Triangle is perfect. I've already cast on mine… :-D

# posted by Terhi : 17 September, 2006 12:37

Beautiful rich red colorway. The pattern looks like the "Candle Flame" (KnitPicks) that I am attempting as a first lace project.

# posted by Anonymous : 18 September, 2006 07:39

This is gorgeous!! how did you like knitting w/ the options needles?

# posted by Jen Da Purse Ho : 18 September, 2006 16:47

Love the shawl, the color, the yarn,and the photography!!!

I am planning on making this shawl. Did you use markers? Where did you place them for each chart.

# posted by cindy : 19 September, 2006 15:44

I'm in awe, this is just superb!!!

# posted by Anonymous : 21 September, 2006 02:51

Well.. WHAT can I say that has not already been said.. I "DITTO" all the comments..
It is truly a work of Art.. I was not a fan of wearing shawls but I would HAVE to wear that one.. Just Beautiful..
Penny
http://pennyknits.blogspot.com/

# posted by Knitcrazy : 24 September, 2006 14:56

will you make me one, too? wow! it would take me a decade. lovely work.

# posted by TheSteph : 02 October, 2006 19:23

Wow. I just stumbled by your blog via the scarfstyle blog, and wanted to say thanks for the inspiration. I've got some Alpaca & Silk on tap for this shawl, and after your "autopilot" description of this shawl, I'm game to try. Also enjoyed your Seamless Hybrid write up. Thanks.

# posted by miss ewe : 04 October, 2006 21:12

totally stunning. Love that used aran weight as I tend to fear laceweight.

# posted by Anonymous : 10 October, 2006 21:30

What size, about, (inches?) did you end up with? Before and after blocking if you have the info.

# posted by Jeri : 08 May, 2007 19:31

Stunning it is,I love it.I just started my first shawl and hope to finish it soon.All your work is so beautiful and inspiring.

# posted by Moncha : 30 May, 2008 17:38

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