Tuesday, August 08, 2006

Let's get this started

Kessa and I are starting this knitalong in abide to see more Swallowtailers. Do come in and join us, simply by leaving your EMAIL in the comments.

There's no end date to this KAL.

On the topic of lace shawl designers, I really adore the designs by Evelyn A. Clark. My very first lace project was her Flower Basket Shawl, IK Fall 2004. I look forward to starting this new project and hope you feel the same too.

Edited 10 Sept 06
If you have not heard from us, it means we are not able to add you, cuz we do not have your email address. SO PLEASE LEAVE YOUR EMAIL IN THE COMMENTS. THANKS YOU! =)

151 comments:

Veronique said...

It seems that Iraida beat you by a mere 2 days when she started her Swallowtail shawl KAL! Great minds think alike and all that...
http://swallowtailshawlkal.blogspot.com/

Doreen said...

Hey, I've started it. Can I still join in the fun?

Sue J. said...

I'd love to join. Am huge Evelyn Clark fan and lace shawls are my passion.
skhjohn@charter.net
Thanks so much!
Sue Johnson

Jeri said...

How do I join in? Just got my IW today and have been "whispering" the pattern. I'm winding yarn as we "speak".

Jeri
www.soapquiltknit.blogspot.com

Carol in NJ said...

I would like to join to! How can I be added to the KAL?

Teresa said...

I'd love to join! I'm just waiting on my copy of IK in the mail. Here is my email address:
canarysanctuary @ yahoo dot com.
And my blog is:
canaryknits.blogspot.com
Thanks!

costumechick said...

Sign me up! I started on tuesday Night. I need to finish this quick, and having some motivation would be good!

badcostumegirl@yahoo.com

costumechick.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

I started earlier this week but am moving quickly. I think I'll have to remake it because I'm using stash yarn that's not quite right. But, I'm in!

merlinthecat said...

May I join? merlinthecat at gmail dot com thank you :)

Marsha said...

I just finished mine last weekend, ok if I join anyway?
mjray51@midsouth.rr.com
http://ramblin-thoughts-from-a-knitters-mind.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

It's a gorgeous pattern and I'd love to join the knitalong. Thanks.

Anonymous said...

I am really excited about this. It will be a first KAL for me. First thing in the morning I'm off to get the magazine and yarn for the project. Can't wait! Thank you and I hope you will let me join in...

nova said...

Hello, I would like to join in on the swallowtail knitting fun, please add me to the KAL! Thanks!

MissLucy said...

Hi

I would like to join the knitalong. My blog is at www.tariblog.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Hi, I'd really like to join this KAL. I have my yarn picked out and will cast on this weekend.
My e-mail addy is closetomyheartbrenda ATgmailDOTcom

Thanks.

Arteeni said...

Hi, I've also started one already, could I stil join with you ;-)
emailaddress is sariastrom at yahoo dot com.

Anonymous said...

I would also like to join in. I'm midway through chart 2, but the nupps are coming.

Thanks,
--Julia

jeannie said...

Sign me up! I finished my first lace shawl in July & I'm hooked. I have SO MUCH lace weight stash I need new projects. Not that I'm not doing 2 others already (LOL)
Thanks!
Jeannie
jfager@unm.edu
jeannieshandsatwork.blogspot.com

Jeri said...

Sign me up
soapquiltknit at gmail dot com

Enid said...

I would like to join this KAL. Almost finished with my mystery stole2 andwant to start another.

enidpaulk@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Hi, can I join? Love the shawl and am about halfway through the second lace chart.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the invite:-)
I would love to join. just finishing the last repeat of chart 1 so soon on to the dreaded nupps :-)
Janine@cwgsy.net

Cary ~ My Wool Mitten at Serenity Farms said...

I would love to join in as well! I have been dreaming about knitting this little shawl, from my own handspun ;)

Cary at Serenity Farms

Frances said...

Please add me this this knitalong. E mail is franhaz@aol.com & blog is handmadebyfrances.blogspot.com Thanks, Frances

Anonymous said...

hallo, yes, yes, can you add me to this cal
marianne
justus4@telia.com

Anonymous said...

I'd like to join!

themccurleys@charter.net

Melisa
http://virtuallydesigned.com/gottamake/

Anonymous said...

I'm in. I just finished the FLAK knitalong and am in the mood for another KAL. The Swallow Tail Shawl will be perfect! I cast on last night and am happily knitting on the 2nd lace pattern.

Anonymous said...

Ooops, Nancaleen'e email sfs@nwlink.com.

Frau Holda said...

Hi,

I'd like to join. Having trouble unraveling the crochet cast on and getting those last two stitches.
What happens with the tail. Mine wants to unravel. I'm doing something wrong.

Frau Holda said...

on yes, and my email is bp2r@nc.rr.com

Susan said...

Sign me up! I've already started my swallowtail in a yummy kid mohair silk blend called Douceur et Soie. As I was knitting tonight, I started wondering...hmmm, is their a KAL for the Swallowtail?

susanturnquist@madbbs.com

Violet said...

i know i'm a little late, but i'd love to join! i just ordered the yarn to knit this for my grandma for christmas.
violetsknits.blogspot.com
my email is cutandpasteheart[at]hotmail.com

thanks!

KnittingJones said...

Just bought some yummy alpaca at the Finger Lakes Fiber Fest. Sign me up -- I just did 16 rows!

KnittingJones said...

Eek! Forgot to leave my email address: It's: sgrayatty@yahoo.com

Can't wait to get home from work and work on swallowtail!

Anonymous said...

I'd like to join the KAL.
abby8833@yahoo.com
http://www.barefoot-knitter.blogspot.com

Kirsten said...

I'd love to join. You'll find my contact info in my blogger profile. Thanks!

Anonymous said...

Hello, I'd love to join too. I've already finished 2 Swallowtail Shawls so far and I am itching to start a third one.
My e-mail is sweetpea at sweet-p dot net.
My blog is sweetpea16 dot wordpress dot com

Cheers Eva

Dandy said...

Hi, I just started the shawl last night, and have 4 repeats done.. I'd love to join!!
dandilionacres at sasktel dot net

thanks

judy said...

I'm in. smatterings@earthlink.net

Anonymous said...

Just bopping along reading blogs and see the KAL link on Bronx Girl Knits! I started this shawl last week and am into the first set of Lily of the Valley patterns! Of course, it is slowing down now. I've never been in a knit-a-long before, so, if I may join, here is my addy: ladycynthy@bellsouth.net

Unknown said...

I've already finished my first, http://lara.nettle.org/blog/2006/09/22/swallowtail-pics but I am looking for the right yarn for my second...

rhubarbandcustard@optusnet.com.au

kathryn said...

Although I'm a bit late I'd like to join.

I'm new to lace shawl knitting but have already made a start with "Little Arrowhead Shawl" from IK Fall 2006 and Swallow tail will be my next one.

My email is kathryn"DOT"fay"AT"tiscali"DOT"co"dot"uk
and my blog is http://kathrynsknitting.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

I just started my Swallowtail last night in some wonderful sport weight sock yarn called Monarch from www.angoravalley.com. I'm doing in navy hand dyed. This is the first KAL I've done that wasn't a Yahoo group, so this will be new for me.

Risë said...

I just started this shawl last night and would like to join the KAL.

Risë said...

oops sorry, forgot my email address. alpacaknitter at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

Here is my email address. Please add me to the KAL

achrisvet@msn.com

Anita

Carol in NJ said...

Please add me to your KAL! This will be the next project I will work on! :o)

Hannah said...

I'd like to join!
thepurloinedletter at yahoo dot com

halaisa said...

I would like to join this KAL.

wwww.halaisa@hotmail.com

Anonymous said...

I would like some info on this shawl. Where is the pattern etc. ??? Can you give me more info?

nancy

Unknown said...

HI Anita
I Have sent out ivitation as per your requests. you might want to clear your browser's cache folder before clicking on the invitation.

Saffity said...

I've already started, but since I found this I'd love to join! If this works out and knits up fast then I might be making a few of these for Christmas pressies!

saffirejewl[at]hotmail[dot]com

Singular Stitches said...

I'm SO in!! I just started this shawl last night as a Christmas present for my sister.

Name: Lynn
Email: singularstitches [AT] hotmail [DOT] com
Blog: http://singularstitches.blogspot.com/

Thanks!

Hannah said...

I would love to join:

thepurloinedletter1 at yahoo dot com

Thanks,
Hannah

Janet said...

I'd like to join the party. Please sign me up: my email is jbwb@att.net.

Anonymous said...

I would like to join. This is my first attempt at lace and am already have questions.
Thanks
t_j_@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Embarrassed to admit it, but I'm having problems getting started. I've done provisional cast on's before, but with the lace weight yarn and so few beginning stitches, I'm stumped by row 7. I'm an intermediate knitter, but with little lace weight experience. Can some kind knitter offer any advice? Thank you!TBOlmsted@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Would love to make this pattern; the chart has be terrified...has anyone written this out in words?

wwdove317@msn.com

LizKnits said...

I'd like to join too please!

trishlong at riseup dot com

Thanks!

Marcie said...

Please sign me up - I want to do the pattern, but am a newbie to lace knitting and could use the support re: yarn choice and other stupid newbie questions. If you don't mind :)

marcie_marugg@msn.com

Anonymous said...

I'd like to join!



fru.nielsen@gmail.com

Reluctant Penguin said...

I'd like to join!
Joyce
j2n222 at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

I'd like to join too!
luv2knt2@yahoo.com

turtlegirl76 said...

Please send me an invite for this KAL! I started mine a couple weeks ago. prostiturtle AT gmail DOT com

Sue Tierney said...

I would like to join this knitalong. I'm ambitiously going to try and knit two shawls by the holidays. I bought some lace weight alpaca from knitpicks which should be arriving any day now.

thanks!! sue

Laura said...

Ooh - can you sign me up please? my e-mail address is blogATindieknitsDOTcom.

I must warn you I am a very slow lace knitter....

Risa said...

I would love to join!
branderson2006 at gmail dot com
Thanks!

sallyg said...

I'm late starting, and glad you haven't set an end date. Thanks for the inspiration!
fishwife@maine.rr.com

Anonymous said...

Okay - I started a few days ago (in Koigu) and now I want to play, too. I'm almost through with the dreaded nups part (not so bad), and planning another. Joan jelibet@comcast.net

Stephanie said...

Hi there, is it too late to join? I'm trying to decide between yarns still for this gorgeous shawl....

I can be found in blogger too...

woodlandsprite at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

I just found this knitalong today (11-14), and the issue with the pattern is gone from the shelves at all my local places! Can anyone get the pattern to me??

the rachface said...

Hi! I'd like to join if possible. Email is fiberjinx AT yahoo DOT com.
Thanks!

Anonymous said...

I forgot to give my email earlier---when I was asking for help getting the pattern (sold out, replaced by holiday issue). peggy hyphen moore at earthlink dot com..

Lyndsey-Jane said...

Hi I'm going to starting the Swallowtail shawl soon and would love to join the kal
lyndsey_jane@btinternet.com

Whitney said...

I have already started my shallowtail shawl and found this KAL when looking to make sure mine was right!! My email is whit2249@alltel.net

Aeon said...

Just started my shawl this afternoon!

ninthcard(at)hotmail(dot)com

Melanie said...

Hi there!
I would like to join up! After lurking this KAL for a long while I have decided to cast on.
My e-mail is flo_53@excite.com.
Thanks!

Anonymous said...

I want to join
devsachs2@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

What fun! I have the yarn, I have the pattern, I have the time....almost! Count me in!

Anonymous said...

Oopsie! In case you don't click on my link: mymerinomantra@yahoo.com
Thanks!

Anonymous said...

Hello,

Please add me to the KAL.

my email addy is:

asd243@gmail.com

Thank you!

Katie said...

I'd love to join.

katiehumphry@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I'm on the last chart, but I'd still like to join. gardenknitting@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I'd love in.. I'm currently 23% in by my bizarre calculations. peninah @ gmail.

Anonymous said...

Why not, right? I started mine yesterday. What a great way to spend a snow day.

leaves_or at yahoo dot com

Knitting Morgana said...

Hi. I recently received the first issue of my subscription to Interweave Knits. It is the autumn issue, which has taken a bit to arrive in Spain. I was looking forward to it because of the Swallowtail shawl. Now that it is here, I'd love to sign up. My blog url is http://morganaknits.blogspot.com.

Knitting Morgana said...

Ooops!
My e-mail is w_arrayan at yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Please add me. I've done one swallowtail for my mom for Christmas, and I've just started another for me. My name is LizW and my e-mail is LWall95atcharterdotnet.

Penny said...

could you resend the invite? peninah[at]gmail ... my accounts are screwy with the swap to beta. i was all set to post tonight too! many thanks!! :)

Wandering Birder said...

Hey, I am a lace knitter from Asia. Right now I am knitting my first Swallowtail Shawl. Please add me to this KAL. My email is "fridaywen@gmail.com". Thanks!!

Hellbelle said...

I am part way though making this and loving it! My first shawl and I'm thrilled!
Helen

sheephappens@hotmail.co.uk

christine (threedogknits) said...

Is it too late to join? I seem to find these KAL's way after they've started! If I'm not too late, my email is christinepage at mac dot com. Thanks!

Maureen said...
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Maureen said...

Second go - one is a numpty as one forgot to add one's email address...doh! Hope it's not too late to join in. Just started the shawl on Monday night - I got bored of the Aran jumper I was doing. This is much easier!
madebymojo@yahoo.co.uk

Lisa@goodknits said...

I would really like to join this KAL. it'll actually be my first. I've been reading all of the posts, the past few days and decided to buy the yarn, today. I want to knit at least 3 for Mother's Day. I hope this helps the motivation.

lisa.shrugged @ gmail.com

Tammy said...

Please add me to your KAL.


Tammy
tjc@mac.com
http://knitsnpurrs.blogspot.com/

Shelda said...

I just found about this KAL, and am just about the start the shawl. Serendipity!

My email is shelda AT shelda DOT net (I think it's on the blogger account, but who can remember for sure?)

Knittabhavana said...

can I join please?


alix.mcculloch@btinternet.com

Anonymous said...

I would like to join the KAL please if it's not too late. Once I get my yarn, I plan on starting. I think lace is my favorite knitting now that I've tried it. I'm currently working on a shawl from Victorian Lace Today.

Anonymous said...

Forgot to include my email in my last comment:

baalberts@verizon.net

Anonymous said...

I would like to join this KAL as I just finished the 14 repeats of the first chart.
My e-mail address is edelsma@yahoo.ca
Thank you.

Anonymous said...

Hi, I woul like to join!

miaouss2003 (at) caramail (dot) com

somebunnysloveDOTcom said...

Hello! Please add me as a participant. In case you cannot see my addy in my profile, I am kimberlyATnicdaoDOTnet. Thanks!
=:8

LittleBerry said...

If possible I'd like to Join this KAL. My email is:
ann.cheetham@dsl.pipex.com

Star said...

Oh such beautiful shawls!! Pls add me
grandystar2003@yahoo.com

moosie said...
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moosie said...

I may be late but I would love to join, I just started working on mine this week, and will probably need some help later on since Im substituting yarn, cant wait to post my progress - marcietanielu@yahoo.com

http://moosieknits.blogspot.com

Pinneguri said...

Please add me to ... I am travelling the next weeks and plan to come home, all finished :D
ann dot myhre @ gmail dot com

Freda said...

I'd like to join this KAL. My email is Flenj2@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Sign me up! lesliegoddard@sbcglobal.net

Dana said...

Please add me to the KAL:

dana_smith_511 AT comcast {dot} net

Athena said...

Hello Hello, I'd like to be added to the KAL: athenablue AT gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I would like to join as well. jennDOTwaltersATgmailDOTcom

Sasha said...

Oooh! I've been reading the blog for months now and started my shawl too so I can't hold back any longer! I simply MUST join - if you'll have me that is :)

knit_nutt at yahoo dot com dot au

I can't wait to start posting pics and contributing to this gorgeous and helpful KAl! Thankyou!!

Sharah said...

Can I join? I am very interested... I just started this swallowtail shawl, and would love to post here!
thanks

Sharah said...

i'm a dummy! faeriedreamz@gmail.com
thanks!

DonnaC said...

Always late to the party. I've got 91 stitches on each side of the center stitch. I'm donnac368ATaol.com

Andrea said...

Hello, I'm rather late to the party aren't I?

I've love to join. A couple weeks ago I cast on for the Swallowtail Shawl but buggered up somewhere and frogged but I'm determined to try again and this might be the motivation I need!

sabrechick66@gmail.com

Thanks!

dove said...

I was very excited to see this shawl was being done by a KAL. I would very much like to be a part of the group. I have knit for 40+ years and will knit more socks than shawls, but I knit sweaters and scarves too - the "4S's"! My email is at:
blue_duck2@yahoo.com
my blog is new at:
http://knittingdove.blogspot.com/

I am axious to see if you can take me aboard on this adventure. Thanks for your consideration.

Anonymous said...

can i please get this pattern i dont have a blog but i would like to join

big_moe_1@hotmail.com
thanks

monique

Laura said...

I'd love to join this knitalong! My email address is lauranicole AT ou DOT edu. This will be my first major lace project!

Fresh Ground Knits said...

Hello! I'd love to join this knitalong, I just started my shawl a couple of weeks ago and am in love.

my email is amyfaline AT gmail DOT com

Wilma Fingerdu said...

Theimpossibleprincess AT gmail DOT com

I love this pattern I cant wait yo start it with you guys!

mrs whoo said...

Please sign me up!
i am a huge fan of this pattern and i already made 2 of them. i intend to make another this summer, and joining here will double the fun.

Thanks!

beapea said...
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Stitch-ay Woman said...

Please add me-- stitchaywoman@gmail.com. I already have finished one in Sea Silk, I'm blocking it, it rocks, and I want to share with the group. :-) Thanks!

The Knitphomaniac said...

I'd like to join. I just started my shawl tonight. (It's my first lace shawl!)

My email is theknitphomaniac at yahoo.

Thanks!
-Mary

Cottage Yarn, Inc. said...

Okay, I have never done this before. This is my first attempt at lace AND my first attempt at Blogging. Hope it works. I came by your site by accident and am so excited to get started. Off to the yarn shop for my materials. Debbie

Becky said...

I'd like to join. becky at beckyanddaniel dot com I've already cast on with some Malabrigo laceweight. Thanks!

Bee said...

You have SO inspired me!
I am working on the Flower Basket shawl but I just bought some Malbrigio yarn -Happy Birthday to me...- and I am putting the Flower Basket down and starting the Swallow Tail instead. I can't wait to show you the gorgeous colors of the Malbrigio; oops! I suppose I need to join then don't I?
May I please join your amazing group?
Bee
redlaceblackheart@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Just found this KAL. I have never joined one before. I am just gathering yarn and pattern to begin. Newie to lace, though not to knitting. here goes...

Dee
deeswools@verizon.net

Anonymous said...

Millie Bowen, millieknits@sc.rr.com.
I'd love to join the KAL. I started knitting the shawl last week out of Knit Picks Alpaca Cloud in the color Autumn, a pretty burnt orange, cinnamony color. So far I've completed 5 repeats of the budding lace 2 pattern.

Vero said...

vfs0314@gmail.com Vero
I have been inspired by seeing this beautiful shawl. I went to the store on saturday bought the pattern and sea mist mist alpaca. This is my first time knitting lace. It started so well but I am now stuck :( I finished the 6th row of lace 2 and it looks beautiful but I am so confused on how to continue on. I don't understand at all the concepts of repeats. PLEASE someone help me.

Nerdy Knitter said...

Is it too late to join? I just started a Swallowtail last night, and I'm already obsessed! My email is careynev AT earthlinkDOTnet

My blog is at nerdyknitter.blogspot.com

Sissel said...

Room for one more?
Sissel (curly) ellevseth (dott) com
my blog is
spinnvillt.blogspot (dott) com

Moirae said...

moiraeknittingATgmailDOTcom

Moirae Knitting - http://threefates.wordpress.com

Thanks so much!

Cookie said...
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Patti in SC said...

Thank you for having me. I have the yarn for this project and am ready to go.

Thanks again!

Patti in SC

pwilkes@sc.rr.com

Anonymous said...

I've just cast on for the shawl and would love to join. Is it too late?

My e-mail: aknitterinqueens@aol.com

Thanks,

Veronica

Dawn said...

Am I too late to join? I'm just now ready to start Swallowtail and would like to tap into the knowledge and experience of those that have gone before me!

Thx!
Dawn
dht0110@bellsouth.net

ElbowGrease said...

Please add me! egilliam@roadrunner.com

I'm up to Row 5 of the first Lily of the Valley pattern and having stitch count problems! Looking for help.

Susan said...

Please add me to your knitalong!
susbanks@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Hi! I'd love to join the KAL. My email address is: hamilton.jessica@yahoo.com.

Anonymous said...

I would like to join this KAL please -- I have started knitting this shawl and I am up to starting the Budding Lace 2 section. I am using Fleece Artist in Suri Blue and I think this will be beautiful when knitted up.

My email address is: egloor@sbcglobal.net

B said...

I'd love to join - I have the budding lace section done but I am at a lost as to how to start the first border. I am on the tp edge after 19 repeats - where do I go next? Anyone's help would be appreciated. Thank you. I'm at jeremiah1300@mac.com and I'm Betty. Please email me with any thoughts about where to go next - I know I can't go across the top but how do I venture down the sides of the triangle.

Lisa said...

Hi, I just finished one repeat of the budding lace repeat and now I'm stuck! I'd love to join the KAL.

LaceKnitter said...

I'm starting today! atomicfunk07 at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

I would like to get added onto the list. My email address is: allison.burba@gmail.com.

I am knitting the Swallowtail Shawl for a friend's Arkansas wedding in November... I have finished Row 7 of the Lily of the Valley Border, and think that it might end up really small. I am knitting it in 2 ply laceweight yarn on size 4 needles.

I am too far along to go back and do Pepperknit's recommendation for how to increase the Swallowtail. Does anyone know how I could increase the Swallowtail by doing additional repeats of the Lily of the Valley border?

Thanks,
Allison

minipurl said...

jeanniez@comcast.net is my email.
I hope to start a Swallowtail one of these days and your site looks very cool. Thanks :)
Jeannie

Ginger said...

This has already been ripped out three times and I'm rapidly becoming a knotted nitwit.

I am at the end of row one of the 3rd budding lace repeat and find that I only have 7 stitches left. I started the row with 57 stitches. I have been placing markers after each repeat but still ended up short. Are all rows supposed to end up exact?

Thank you for any help you can give me.

Ginger
gingerhopp@bellsouth.net

Rita said...

Please can I join your group. I love knitting ,but I am getting stuck every time at the budding lace. I get to the 39 sts ok and the way I am reading the repeats for the next row I'm left with 45 instead of 43. I've ripped it out 9 times and getting so frustrated by this. O've been knitting for over 60 years and this is the first time I have had bother. Any help to sort out what I'm doing wrong would be so appreciated. Hugs from Scotland. Rita xx