I hand knit a Victorian Shetland Lace shawl (and it took ✨forever✨)

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Knitting victorian patterns can be a bit tedious at times, but this shetland lace shawl was such a good time! It did take a long while as I was working with very fine lace yarn, but I am thrilled with the result!
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[@EngineeringKnits]

Download and play Woodoku today: tds-woodoku.onelink.me/NTcF/ls4qg76i Have you ever knit a shetland lace shawl? Would you consider making one? (I thought it was super fun!)

[@stevezytveld6585]

Sounds like a fun sponsor. Oh my... and I thought I had inoculated myself against wanting to pick up knitting. My late Mum had a very good showing in the 'whoever has the most wool and fabric left' wins competition. I fell hard down the sewing rabbit hole during lockdown - to the point where I'm now the proud owner of one hand-crank Singer, one Featherweight and one Sew Easy... Now knitting is waving it's 'hello' at me again. Oh dear... did I mention we live in a small one-bedroom... laughing... My family comes from the Isle of Lewis. I forgot how much I'm in complete love with the lace shawls. If any of the Grannies had one, they didn't manage to survive. So, with that in mind... Will you be putting your interpretation of the pattern up on your Coffee or Patreon? - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[@renaebettenhausen3611]

WOW! Those Shetland shawls were a vital source of income. There is a knitting revival going on in the Shetland Islands and they are making those wedding ring shawls again, so the extra fine yarn IS available. If I find the documentaries I'll post them to you.

[@gloopygoldfish493]

Just commenting to be notified if you find it lol, I’m quite interested in lace and would love to watch the vid

[@hannahv1930]

Yes please post here I would love to watch a documentary too!

[@effieboo9275]

I hope you are able to find them

[@oliviasmialek1460]

same!

[@renaebettenhausen3611]

@@gloopygoldfish493 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZPJo6F_nN6XntE

[@myrany8407]

I have been knitting Shetland lace shawls for about 20 years. I ADORE making and using these beauties.

[@baileyjanes1]

hi!!if its not a bother, can you direct me to some patterns? I would like to try one, preferably one as traditional and accurate as possible. Thank you

[@lilyloveslace]

@@baileyjanes1 Hi, I can't speak to how accurate the pattern is, but I'm currently working on the Gaada Stack Shawl by Iaroslava Rud and I'm loving it. It's a LOT of knitting (I've knit about 38k stitches so far and I'm a little over a third of the way through the central square) but very worth it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5WXlHeQfdl2haM This youtube video has a really interesting segment of two sisters from the shetland islands who were taught to knit by their mother. They talk a bit about how they learnt and some of the things they've knit. I got the impression that they didn't really use set patterns but instead set together stitch patterns. Interesting watching!

[@baileyjanes1]

@@lilyloveslace thank you!

[@agancsafalon]

Great work! I seen a lot of comments about looking for good and traditional pattern for Shetland lace 😊 Let me recommend Sharon Miller ❤️ Her patterns are amazing and 100% authentic to the original Shetland lace! I’m knitting her Princess Shawl, I’m at month 8 but I’m only just finishing the border, it’s about 214.000 stitches and then the body 🥹 but it’s super fun! And there is Passion for lace, Monique, she is also amazing and she also sales real Shetland yarn and beautiful patterns. In my opinion the finer the yarn is the most valuable the work is.

[@agibbo6072]

I made a christening shawl for my grandson in a similar pattern with 1 ply cobweb shetland yarn. Drove me nuts but glad I did it. 3 babies been baptised in it so far!! ❤

[@Leannchops]

I watched a Shetland knitting video here on youtube a feew weeks ago, and it shows a couple of SHetland knitters passing their finished shawl through a wedding band. Fully legit. Apparently, as I learned in the documentary, they did the borders so they did not have to cast on and off.

[@Lady_dromeda]

Im very happy that the sweater im knitting has a very simple 5 stitch lace pattern of ssk, yo, k, yo,ssk with three rows between each and its only on the sleeves

[@Khrysalis01]

So beautiful and delicate. The yarn doesn’t look recycled at all, but it’s thrifty a price compared to Shetland yarn. I just recently watched a documentary here on KZbin about Shetland. It featured bits from another documentary from the 60’s with two elderly knitters. They don’t knit continental nor English, but a modified, sort of Continental style. They sat there by lantern light knitting these spectacular patterns. The speed they did, it was easily 200+ stitches per minute. The Shetland knitters did it all. They would get wool from the neck of a sheep as it is the softest. They carded it and spun it on tiny spinning wheel, and then it was time to knit. They could easily finish a shawl in an evening. It was mesmerizing. I’m still trying to learn Continental but I’m not sure if I can get it to where it is even, not too tight, not too loose. Nevertheless, whichever style I knit, I will knit up some lace! You have inspired me to expand my horizons in fiber arts. Thank you so much! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@rebeccaturner8340]

Absolutely stunning! That is definitely an heirloom piece if I've ever seen one. I hope you gets lots of wear and joy from it for many many years. Lacework is SO hard on the hands and this is just beyond delicate

[@firfuxsake]

You knit beautifully x I've knitted these shawls, like my Mum and Grannies before me, for our babies. I'm so glad that you and others are keeping the traditional patterns alive. Greetings from Scotland.

[@iandreeva2008]

Beautiful shawl indeed! In Russia, we have traditional Orenburg downy shawls. Orenburg is an old city situated on the border of European and Asian parts of Russia by the Urals mountains. Winters are frosty and snowy there. The downy shawls they make from goat down are warm yet lacy and beautiful, very much like those Shetland shawls you show in the video.

[@theaerogardenhomestead]

I always loved knitting lace shawls, I also use circulars for straight pieces. And I will knit forwards and backwards on pieces to avoid turning. I felt like it was really meditative to just fall into the knitting and counting of stitches and worry about nothing while watching the pattern come out. Unfortunately I don't have a reason to wear them so they are all stored in ziplock bags to keep moths away and in a bin. I did pull one out for my daughter and she loves it. So maybe they will get a new life. I have been wanting to pick up knitting again. Time will tell if I have time.

[@Killcupidsaaki17]

Lady between engineering, the channel, and these projects I dont know how you manage the time. (Seriously, tell me the secret pls 😢)

[@MrsBrit1]

I was watching a video a couple months ago about Shetland knitters in around the 40 or 50s, with original video from the time. Those women knit so fast you can hardly see it! Like the movement of a bee's wings! And walking around doing it that fast seems impossible, but they were doing it. The shawl knitters were incredible. They were so dedicated to making them because they brought in better money to support their family, as tourists were happy to pay a higher rate to have a special piece from their visit.

[@kyrieeleison2793]

The mantilla is a traditional Catholic headcovering for women, which some Catholics still wear. I've been wanting to make my own for Church and this shetland lace shawl turned out great! Traditionally, black is for married women and white is for the unmarried.

[@norahfitzcharles1957]

Mantilla

[@kyrieeleison2793]

@@norahfitzcharles1957 Thank you, I overlooked that typo. Fixed!

[@heathertheconservatrix]

I knitted a lace weight pi shawl for my wedding a few years ago. Even though I was married in February and it was still quite warm (I'm in the antipodes) it was remarkably useful in just keeping the chill off when the sunset and incredibly beautiful. I let my kids use it in their dress ups (as I'm not ever really going to use it again) and my daughter regularly wears it like a mantilla. It's also made several appearences in theatre plays and it always gets compliments. And I'll raise your 60,000 stitches to 175,680 stitches, as I just figured out how many stitches on a tempurature blanket that I am knitting for my eldest's 21st birthday at the end of this year.... talk about a garter stitch grind!!!!

[@mirthevanhoorn]

Guurl the amount of video's you are pumping out is amazing! Thank you so much for the wonderful video's. I look forward to them every single time. Your hard work is greatly appreciated

[@Linziescozyworld]

That shawl is STUNNING 😍 my mum used to knit alot of different shawls and she made a baby shawl whilst i was pregnant with my daughter using uk 2ply yarn, its so fine and ao beautiful and that is exactly how she blocked her shawls...pinned to the floor ❤

[@Melavara]

You have this gift for somehow making things seem like an incredible achievement of skill and yet also like something I could accomplish. Fantastic work as always!

[@CastielWillow]

Honestly, the only thing I can think when I see your reveal is just how fetching this piece is! What an amazing recreation and ode to Ada!

[@konnyf13]

Such a beautiful shawl! So delicate! Love the images of blocking the shawl!

[@academycute101]

Wow, it really grew a lot with blocking! It looks really pretty.

[@chrysanthemum8233]

That is stunningly beautiful and I'm so impressed. Also, totally amazed that doing 25,000 stitches in a week didn't leave you with an RSI. My wrists hurt just thinking about it!

[@mauraccc6491]

The shawl came out absolutely beautiful!

[@moonbasket]

👀👀👀👀👀 wow. That is phenomenal work! Well done. Absolutely stunning. Congratulations on finishing such a marvelous piece and congratulations on finishing the last piece of your ensemble!

[@robinmarks5638]

Oh my that shawl is just beautiful!!

[@theculteredvulture13]

This is so unbelievably stunning! The glow from you as you wear it says it all. Wow! Wow! Wow! Thanks for sharing.

[@jimmydoesknitting]

So Impressed. Looks great! Knitting a shetland lace shawl is in my one day to do list.

[@isabelledionne8396]

It looked so small for a shawl before you blocked it! The end result is fantastic :)

[@MarthaDiazTaylor]

What a beautiful shawl. I have been following you for a long while now and is amazing all the different types of fiber arts you have done. Also love that you make iteks you plan on wearing. I love how your channel has progressed. Thank you for bringing all these techniques and the old books to our attention

[@arctiknitter]

That sweater with the reversed images is lovely. And the other black/white/grey, too! Really gorgeous.

[@user-mo8fq5ce4q]

Greetings from the SHETLAND SHEEPDOG Cooper, the best breed ever. To get this pup was the best decision in my life. 😊 I've just finished knitting a gorgeous scarf with this pattern, it's called "peacock feather" in my country.

[@janehealy2351]

WOW! I'm always impressed by your skill, but this is beyond anything so far! Ada Lovelace is a hero of mine too, and I love that portrait of her. For you to knit that mantilla is absolutely incredible!

[@collenelollar2425]

I learned ( am learning ) how to knit just for stuff like this!!! Amazing.

[@IronEarthDesigns]

Gorgeous! Seeing it blocked must have been so rewarding. I don't think I could do it.

[@annesullivan1171]

The shawl is absolutely spectacular ❤

[@lightowl4345]

Wow, I would love to be able to do that someday. Thank you for sharing.

[@sacredsortilege]

Absolutely gorgeous! I'm wowed.

[@anieth]

This shawl is to die for--amazing!!!

[@JessicasCreativeSpot]

This is beautiful. Only after you were playing with the lace and shadows that I realized, veils would have been quite useful as a way to reduce sun glare when they didn't have sunglasses!

[@wmsheep]

Wow. Simply amazing!!

[@AmoCultumAlo]

Wow, it's absolutely stunning! Well done! Thanks for sharing the whole Victorian journey too :)

[@lynndifer4163]

Absolutely stunning!

[@michelleellis1290]

Absolutely stunning

[@MsAli0]

I love making shetland shawls. You can use any cobweb yarn doesn't have to be shetland specific.

[@chareseshinabery]

Oh my gosh!!! This lace is beautiful!!! ❤

[@bhaka4521]

So bloody beautiful!!!!!!!!

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

That shawl is amazing! Wow! Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@christenagervais7303]

They say a true Shetland Shawl can slide through the maker's wedding ring! My wedding band is a size 4 1/2! Can you even imagine 😮!

[@marshagresham-bi9ep]

Such a gorgeous shawl.

[@elisabethhogman7760]

This makes me want to knit a lace shawl. So beautiful!

[@christineborgatti3760]

I've been wanting to knit some Shetland lace but never wanted to add on the border. Love your shawl.

[@aisute8222]

Truly exceptionally beautiful!!!

[@pauladavitt7554]

Wow. That is the most gorgeous shawl I’ve seen. It’s absolutely beautiful.

[@nanettebromley8843]

WOW. So pretty.

[@agimagi2158]

Oh WOW your shawl turned out so beautiful and light! Absolutely breathtaking!

[@evecampbell7744]

How gorgeous! I’m so impressed. Congratulations. Truly a lovely shawl.

[@bunhelsingslegacy3549]

That's just gorgeous!

[@NaomisNeedles]

That is beautiful!! 🖤

[@Chibihugs]

That shawl is stunning. Phenomenal work. I have a doll sized shawl in this style and it is a work of art.

[@msullivan3531]

Stunning! Shetland lace is on my knitting bucket list ❤

[@fabrisseterbrugghe8567]

I owned a small one for years. They're very warm.

[@marionmurmure]

It is incredibly beautiful ! And the reveal footage too !

[@gilltaber2187]

Wow, a truly beautiful piece of work.

[@aroger2486]

Omg so beautiful! I love it so much. Great job.

[@yvonneknits]

Absolutely beautiful!!

[@laurabandstra3385]

Wow! 😍

[@pommerainette375]

So beautiful !!! Congratulations for this piece of art!

[@emilyz4039]

This turned out absolutely beautiful!

[@sandraduden8198]

Absolutely lovely. I love your work.

[@melahatali2104]

Stunning.. you are one very determined young lady x

[@pippaseaspirit4415]

The shawl is absolutely gorgeous 😍😍

[@annh.8290]

It turned out lovely, and seeing the piece with your dress was priceless.

[@Kelli.Hicks.5]

Gorgeous! 🖤

[@spenserhardin8790]

Oh my goodness!! Amazing!! It looks perfect!! The transformation after blocking took my breath away! I’ve been thinking about knitting a Shetland lace shawl, but a little intimidated as well. But you’ve inspired me!

[@daleodberg3462]

Beautiful work! 🌸

[@vlee3880]

Wooooooooow. Literally I just said it like that out loud as I watched you block the points. This is absolutely incredible. I am in awe of you, your patience, your talent, your creative drive - just WOW

[@jaoakland1]

Congratulations on your lovely mantilla! I love complicated lace patterns so I appreciate how difficult and fulfilling it was to complete your project.

[@TheVadsten]

So, so beautiful.

[@bhavens9149]

Beautiful!

[@BillyMatsunaga]

Such an amazing piece of art! This was so much work. Love the outcome!

[@jencrochetingradtech5913]

So much work and what talent. Thank you!

[@kalenreichert]

Gorgeous! Congratulations! ❤

[@OriginalAfrocentricDesignbyLis]

Wow, how beautiful! Great job‼️😊

[@Floralee2020]

Amazing ! 🤩

[@k_darby]

This turned out absolutely stunning, amazing job!

[@thizizliz]

It's stunning! Well done.

[@dianavoermans]

This is magnificent!

[@aksez2u]

Very impressed by the talent and patience it took to make this shawl! And bonus points for reusing yarn 🙂.

[@TheMarionetteKitty]

Shetland lace with black yarn. It's beautiful. You go girl!

[@theverbind]

Such phenomenal work ❤❤ And sooo excited for the reveal :D

[@duarteshelia]

It turned out quite lovely.

[@maureenwilliford8985]

Absolutely gorgeous! A job well done and I commend you for the patience/determination it must have taken to finish such an intricate piece. Looking at the old photo of that huge Shetland shawl being blocked, I can’t help but marvel at our ancestors’ ingenuity and at the known history of knitting and crochet in general which sadly isn’t as much as I’m sure we would all like. Anyway, great job.

[@CraftsyPenguin]

such a delicate complex work, wow! The result looks magical, exquisite! And it makes for an amazing mantilla.

[@crossfittxms1]

It’s beautiful ❤️ Congratulations ❤️

[@macstabby_j]

Absolutely stunning. I've loved this whole series of projects. I'm so proud of how you've grown your channel since I started watching a couple of years ago!

[@shianabelle]

Wow! Amazing work, especially in black yarn

[@mandelade]

Incredible ❤

[@susanmyrawills]

Your channel is incredible to watch. Finally an intelligent thinking knitter! ❤❤❤❤

[@karenpayne-du1oc]

That is stunning, fantastic effort!

[@biaberg3448]

SO beautiful 🎉