cast-on for laceweight shawl

Mar 09, 2005 4 Replies
L

Hi all,



I am finally starting one of my NYCO projects, a mohair laceweight shawl. The yarn arrived last week from Ram Wools (thanks for the rec, Shelagh ;) ) and I started it by casting on using the knit method. After a couple of rows I decided I didn't like the big loops that that cast-on made on the edge. Since mohair is NOT FUN to frog I'm afraid I'm going to have to stick with whatever method I use next. So, what cast on do you lace or mohair knitters use for a rectangular shawl/wrap?



Thanks!



LauraJ



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R

I would either use a long tail cast on, or the half hitch.

Regards, Ranee

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L

Hi Ranee,

I have already started with the cable cast-on but I will keep your suggestions in mind for next time! I'm not familiar with the half hitch so that is one I will look up - I love learning these new things!

Thank you, Laura

(P.S. Happy belated birthday to Amira! I love her name - what is the origin?)

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L

That is a sweet story! It is so nice when you can find a name which is both a very nice name and has special meaning! If you don't mind, I may have to add Amira to The List!

LauraJ

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L

That would be great, Ranee! We're always on the lookout for name suggestions (not that we have use of them just yet, unfortunately). Could you email me offlist?

Thanks!

LauraJ

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