So I FINALLY finished the catching butterflies shawl. And this absolute ASSHOLE fought me every step of the way!
The beginning was nice enough, but when I started the beaded lace trim...
I could use any hook I had, because the hook that would catch the yarn would fit through the beads. So I had to pull a wire through, "thread" a bead on it and pull it over the yarn. And the hole was TIGHT! one time it even ripped the yarn
And fixing it was hard, because the super wash bullshit made it SO slippery. I managed, but I it won't survive forever.
Then I needed 482 beads. But could only buy 240 in the shop. AND 40 WERE MISSING.
I ordered 360 more and thought that is the end of it (it wasn't, but we are getting there)
AND THEN 4 ROWS BEFORE THE BIND OF I LOST YARN CHICKEN ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?
I was lucky I still had some of the same yarn type. So I could overdye it black and do a black border
I thought that was the last struggle. What can go wrong so close to the finishing line??
I was out of beads... AGAIN
TECHNICALLY I bought 600 beads... 482 are needed. I only managed to finish halve the picot bond of with beads. Because I'm NOT ordering more. Who ever is in charge of "Rico design" can kiss my ass.
And then I almost lost yarn chicken again. But only almost. This absolute rabid garment is done now and only needs blocking
(I can't really block it. I don't have proper blocking equipment, but maybe I'll order some now.)
I think I never was so close to rage quit a project as with this shawl.
After blocking I'll see if I keep it or gift it away. If the look of it canceles out all the frustration it is now embedded with
(at least the yarn is fucking gorgeous)
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Negative space, what will you fill it with? Does it need to be filled? Perhaps a little emptiness will lighten your burdens. Check out my black and red bead net necklace on Etsy
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Beaded Sky-blue Floral Lace Mermaid Evening Formal DressBeaded Sky-blue Floral Lace Mermaid Evening Formal Dress
Captivating beaded floral lace adorns this sky-blue mermaid prom, evening, or military ball formal dress. It stuns in a scoop neckline and spaghetti straps on the back. The full-length mermaid skirt with tulle godets accent ends in a short train.
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I can do one more row of beaded pattern, then I have to buy new beads.
But I'm extremely happy with how the colors compliment each other
Ideally I want to get it done before we meet for the birthday meal!
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