SugarPlumFairy Gallery!!

Without further interruptions, I bring you the 2012 SugarPlum Gallery Post. If you want to see even more finished projects check out the Ravelry page!  If you scroll down to the end of this post you will see the Gallery Post prize winners, selected randomly, because all these knitters are winners!  The full pattern will be available on Ravelry soon, but if you want it now you can join the project group, which will remain open for now.  Details are here.  Details from each knitter are below their photos!

Name Annie Ham

Ravelry name: weaverannie

Blog: weaverannie.blogspot.com

Yarn used: Drops Lace

Needle size: 2.5 mm

Comments: The beads are hardly visible, but are really nice in this shawl.

Name: Annie Ham

Ravelry name: weaverannie

Blog weaverannie.blogspot.com

Yarn used: a machine knitting yarn somebody gave me when she stopped machine knitting.

Needle size 2.5 mm.

Comments: I took this with me on holiday to France and knitted on and on: there were so many beads on the yarn! In the end, back home, I just stopped.

Name: Cindy Harrison

Ravelry Name: dcharrison

Blog http://www.kscrafter.blogspot.com

Yarn: Colourmart 2/36NM Cashmere/Silk in Pale Lilac

Needles: 2.75mm / US #2 ChiaoGoo Lace circular needles

Size: 36" wide x 68" high

Comments: I loved knitting this, but it really became a pleasure when it just suddenly clicked in Chart 4 so that I didn't have to constantly look at my chart once I had done a repeat.  It was given as a gift to my niece, who modeled it for me as well.  I used Beads from www.cbbeads.com - Toho #269 - 1.5mm squares transparent lavender ab
& Toho #269A - 8/0 seed beads lavender lined iridescent

Name Cynthia Peek

Ravelry Name femknit

Blog

Yarn used Colourmart Cash Silk 2/36 Colour 703282

Needle size US 2 (2.75 mm)

Finished Dimensions 6’ x 33”

Comments Another stunning design, and the yarn you suggested was one I would never have tried!  This is an amazing piece of art.

Name - Dawn Gayer

Ravelry Name - dawnadair

Yarn used - Colourmart Cashmere/Silk 2/36NM

Needle size - US 2

Comments - I love the delicacy and intricacy of this shawl.  The last rows were endless, but it was well worth completing them.  Thanks a million, Andrea, for the fabulous pattern!

Name Dolly Donhauser

Ravelry Name dollydonhauser

Blog should have one

Yarn used Gossamer Webs Love Potion #3 in Periwinkle

Needle size US #2

Finished Dimensions 35.25" x 72"

Comments This was a wonderful project from start to finish. The design gave me a chance to make a piece that is truely breathtaking. The yarn was lovely to work with, a pretty color and finished like a dream. I got a chance to add teeny tiny crochet hooks to my tools. The shawl is light as a feather, and not one break in the yarn for the whole project. I used a dab (last 4 rows and cast off) of the second ball so total usage was a little over 1250 meters. I really enjoyed the companionship with the group. It is a powerful boost to knit with skilled knitters even if you can't drool over their work! Thanks!

Name: Flora

Yarn: 2/36 cashmere/silk yarn in pale lilac from Colourmart

Gauge: 44 stitches/20 rows = 10cm/4 inches Finished size:  semi-circular shawl is 72 inches across the top and 50 inches from top down center-back.

Name: Jocelyn Boisvert

Ravelry Name: JossRoll

Yarn Used:  ColourMart Cashmere/Silk 2/36NM Fine Laceweight

Needle Size: 3 mm

Finished Dimension: 60” large X 52” long (point to point)
                                     36” center to point

Comments: Beads: Cube 1.5 mm Purple Lined Rosaline AB
                                   8/0 Silver-Lined Rosaline AB

                                   Very lovely shawl,  pleased to do this pattern.

Name: Karen Bowen

Ravelry Name: fireboysgirl

Blog: None

Yarn used: Made with Sweet Georgia Silk Lamb Lace, Black plum . Completed width is 72" and depth is 35 " at center point

Needle size:3 circular

Finished Dimensions:Completed width is 72" and depth is 35 " at center point

Comments: Finished shawl after clue five due to running out of yarn.  

Name : Mary

Ravelry Name : marydear

Blog: http://shallweeat.blogspot.com/

Yarn used: ColourMart 2/30 Merino in slate

Needle size: US 1 (2.5mm)

Finished Dimensions: Big, forgot to measure it!

Comments: As usual I had a great deal of fun knitting this project. It certainly kept me busy for many months! Love the mesh and how it makes the motifs really stand out.  I keep saying this about designs that Andrea creates, but it has to be the most beautiful thing I have ever knit.

Name: Sheila Macomber

Ravelry Name: Lacesheknits

Blog N/A

Yarn used: Skacel Merino Lace in Plum

Needle size: 2/2.75mm

Finished Dimensions: 72" x 35"

Comments: 72" measured at the widest point - middle of sections 1 and 5. 35" measured down center back. Yardage estimate is 1650. I used 120 grams of yarn at 1375 per100 gram skein.

This was the hardest lace pattern I have worked to date. But I love the bead work and even the lines of tiny beads! Andrea's designs are fascinating the way shapes form and morph as you knit! 

Name  Stacey Wright

Ravelry Name StaceyLynn99

Blog

Yarn used  Land o Lakes Lady Katie

Needle size US 3

Finished Dimensions  65" x 36"

Name:  Sue in CA

Ravelry Name: Monksqueedunk

Blog:  n/a

Yarn used:

Wool Candy Souffle Lace (Alpaca, Cashmere, Silk)  1.5 skeins or 1950 yards

Needle size: US 3

Finished Dimensions:  62 inches diameter

Comments:  This is a spectacular heirloom piece!

Name  Jean Le Beau

Ravelry Name Cali1951

Blog

Yarn used Colourmart 2/36 cashmere silk 

Colorway: Tungsten
Beads: TOHO™ Cube 1.5mm Transparent Black Diamond AB
           TOHO™ Bead Round 8/0 Ceylon Smoke

Needle size US 2.5 3MM cubics

Finished Dimensions 72” x 40”

Comments   Absolutely gorgeous, definitely one of my favorites. 

As usual the instructions and charts were concise and easy to follow..

It was such fun watching the SugarPlumFairies emerge on the needles.
I’ll have to keep an eye on this one so it doesn’t “mysteriously disappear”  

Name    Cara Baustian

Ravelry Name    Stamax

Yarn used    Colourmart 2/36 Silk Cashmere blend

Needle size    US 2

Finished Dimensions

Comments    Such a beautiful shawl!  It was lovely to knit and  amazing to see blocked.

First Prize is the lovely dusty purple skein of EmmaLou, from LandOLace, in Shoreview.  This is a 1200 yard skein and comes with a ChiaoGoo US 2/49 inch needle from StitchDragon.  The winner is Sue!!  The second prize in the lovely ColourWave Morsel in Garden Mist, From Lara's Creations and comes with a ChiaoGoo US14 crochet hook from StitchDragon.  The winner is Flora!  Third prize is a lovely skein of LouLou, from LandOLace, in Anoka.  The winner is Stacy!  You have been selected in a totally random fashion, by the lovely BadKitten, right out of the hat, no peaking!!  Please email with your addresses so I can send your goodies ASAP!  BadCatDesigns@verizon.net.

I will be back on June 8th with a very special post about a very special book, in which I have a design!  And I will have a book to give away, so be sure to come by on June 8th for a chance to win this lovely book!  I will also be back soon with details about my summer project, so stay alert!  Until then, knit on...