Ishbel has been one of the most enjoyable and relaxing knits I've done in a while, perfect as a summer project. I cast on for her at a guild meeting the last of June and blocked her the last week of July. With a stockinette beginning, it was a snap to make quick progress, even in a busy meeting.
At first glance she reminded me of another favorite, the Wool Peddler's Shawl. If Ishbel is from the same family, she's the up town sister. She's a little bit fancy, dressed up, ready to go anywhere.
Ishbel by Ysolda Teague
Yarn: Ball and Skein Elise, 1 1/2 skeins
Colorway: Faerie
Needles: Knitpicks Harmony Wood (my favorites) #6US
Size: large with modifications / finished size 36" x 78"
Ravelry Link: Ishbel
Modifications:
Section "D" repeated one additional time for a total of 32 rows. I wanted the last lace pattern to have a little more weight visually. The additional repeat made it less of a border and more of a statement.
Comments
18 responses to “sweet Ishbel”
This is on my list. Yours is beautiful.
So pretty!
I love the way your yarn looks in this pattern!!
Absolutely gorgeous! The colors, the pattern, the knit!
Wear it in good health. 🙂
I love it! It’s on my list to knit in your sock yarn in “Gourd”.
You’ve done a beautiful job. Congratulations!
The shawl is beautiful and your use of color was perfect. Thank you for sharing. I may have to add this to my list.
I love the wider border on your version. The yarn and pattern suit each other well.
That is just lovely. Well done!
Very beautiful, looks lovely ~ esp. in that setting!
I haven’t seen that pattern before, but suddenly it looks like exactly what I want to knit RIGHT NOW. Hmm. I love yours!!
Oh, lovely!
Love it and the colorway! New yarn?? Don’t see it in the shop. Like the drape it has.
So beautiful! Love the colors. Your mod on the border was an excellent idea.
I had seen Ishbel before and thought “meh”, but I like your modification with the additional border. It seems more finished. What weight is Elise, lace or fingering or ? Beautiful project.
I love it! It looks really pretty and I like the additional rows.
Lovely! I don’t think it captured my attention the first time I saw the pattern, but I think I might need to make it after seeing yours.
It’s beautiful!
I like that. I first thought of Wool Peddlar’s and enjoy your metaphor.