after 4 years in the planning and 4 months in the making, the Shipwreck Shawl is complete!
It began by finding out that, after so long in stash, the yarn had weakened and was damaged. But, after consultation with the yarn experts on Ravelry, I decided to use it anyway. This decision led me to a new join technique: the Russian Join. This was awesome and it meant there was only two ends to weave in!
Then, after finishing the middle section, it was time to string the 5000 beads….
I figured out the best way to accomplish this: 1) buy a bead spinner; 2) find a 12 year old to learn how to use it; 3) enjoy having your beads strung.
Then, after days and days of pushing beads and mindless yo, k2tog, the knitting was complete! Oh, happy day….
Finally, it was time to dye the finished shawl:
And then this project was complete!
Sadly, it felted a little. But it is done and I think very lovely
