My mum has just moved house, and in moving found this. A beautiful shawl, which I don't remember at all, that her aunt knitted when I was born. It is stunning, and huge. About a metre square. This photo, taken at the last minute before I left the house, sorry, should have blocked it, does not do it justice. However, it has holes in it. Possibly from moths, and probably from small children playing with it! I am hoping someone can shed some light on how best to fix them. There must be some way to stop them getting any bigger? Help someone!!
4 comments:
Hiya, come visiting via Tigerlilith. Your aunt's shawl is just beautiful. So delicate and fine, a real heirloom.
Wow Nell, that's so beautiful. DO you ever go to knitter's review? Some of the older knitters there might have good tips about preserving old lace. Good luck :)
Thanks for your comments guys. Margaret, that's a great idea, I'll go seek our Knitter's review. N x
I knitted the same pattern in the circular version for my son 20 years ago - brought a wee tear to my eye looking at this one!
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