Skip to main content

That Shawl

I mentioned a few weeks ago that I was knitting a beautiful shawl, and a few people have asked since then whether I was going to post pictures. So at your request, I'm happy to do so.


IMG_4719 

DETAILS

Pattern - Leaflette Shawlette by Stormy Autumn
Yarn - Adorn Sock in the Brannagh colorway from Three Irish Girls
This yarn was 430 yds; yardage noted for the pattern was 460.  I cut it really close; I had 14 inches left!

Mods - the only modification I made was to cross some of the twists the opposite way from written.  I wanted my lines to go over-and-under.  I love it, though it is a bit pointy.  I really liked the architectural quality of the cabling, and I'm glad I knit it.  However, next time I'll look for something that's a little more fabric around the arms and shoulders where the drafts get me, and a bit less down the back.  If you want any more information on this project, you can check out my Ravelry project page.

A couple more pictures:

IMG_4743
IMG_4702 

Labels:

Comments

  1. JudyJuly 9, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    Oh,wow. This is stunning.

    ReplyDelete
  2. ThimbleannaJuly 9, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    It IS gorgeous Karen. I love your close up shot that shows the stitches. Great Work!!!

    ReplyDelete
  3. SusanJuly 9, 2012 at 11:53 PM

    This is a beautiful shawl. The back features the pattern so well. And again, beautiful photograph :)

    ReplyDelete
  4. CandaceJuly 10, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    Such a gorgeous shawl, Karen! It reminds me of Fall - oh...is that coming soon?
    Cheers!

    ReplyDelete
  5. SamJuly 10, 2012 at 10:23 PM

    Good grief that is a beauty! Great colours (warm and cosy fall colours) and a lovely pattern.

    ReplyDelete
  6. AnonymousJuly 11, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    Wow so beautiful! I can't believe you managed to knit it so close to the end...14 inches! You must gave been sweating those last few rows!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Terrie D. (StarSpry)July 12, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    Beautiful shawl! I love the detail :)

    ReplyDelete
  8. Bay Area KnitterJuly 23, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Very striking! I love the detail!

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

I love reading your comments! Please be sure to LEAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS (if it isn't included in your profile) so that I may respond to you. Thank you!

Popular posts from this blog

garden panos from 2023

 Last year, I made some effort (not thoroughly successful) to capture state-of-the-garden pictures every month, including panoramas stitched together on Photoshop, in order to get the whole view of what's happening.  So here's a little recap of the garden in 2023! early March April May June August It appears that I missed July, and either didn't take or didn't save this project in September, although we didn't have a killing frost very late into the season - we were still harvesting a few things in October.  As much as I loved the lettuce that was growing in the tunnel, and getting an early start on a few things, I'm not a fan of plastic anywhere, especially in my garden, so I am looking at options - cold boxes with old windows, etc.  I'm planning to start my 2024 garden this month - pea planting, planning, and seed starting in March!  What are you planting?  
1 comment
Read more

Random Review Friday: Knitting Boutiques

There are dozens of places to buy fabric and yarn these days - big craft chain stores, online, and the little boutiques. You can even recycle yarn and fabric by shopping at your local second-hand store. While I love the selection of shopping online, nothing beats the welcome of a friendly face, someone who can help you find just what you are looking for. I know where there are a few wonderful quilt shops, but being a new knitter, I haven't been to many yarn boutiques. I have begun to find that there are several in the Denver Metro area. Here are a few fun stops from the northwest area of town: Knit Knack 7505 Grandview Ave, Arvada , CO 80002 I first met Marly here, and this is our usual spot to meet up for picture days . Talk about great first impressions; this is the first knitting boutique I'd ever been to, and boy is it a good one! Owner Gerri has been a "capital K" Knitter for at least ten years. Gerri carries lots of Cascade, Berroco , and Classic Elite yarns, ...
4 comments
Read more

Night

Trixie (as in Speed Racer) and Stitch (as in per inch) Night My kitten walks on velvet feet And makes no sound at all; And in the doorway nightly sits To watch the darkness fall. I think he loves the lady, Night, And feels akin to her Whose footsteps are as still as his, Whose touch as soft as fur. Lois Weakley McKay ... a childhood favorite from The How and Why Library. Thank goodness my parents moved last year and sent this book my way. Otherwise, I would have just the first line running through my head forever!
1 comment
Read more