This summer, I've written some witty posts and shared a lot of knitting projects and insights with you. Not to mention some yarn and pattern reviews that I've offered up. Yup. I sure have. I've been blogging a lot ...in my head. I blog when I drive, when I shower, when I knit, heck even when I do laundry! But these thoughts are forever lost to any chance of seeing paper.
Oh well.
It's not to late to share my most beautiful summer project. My glorious "Ravelympics" accomplishment that I am so proud of:
Yarn: Wollmeise Sockenwolle 100% Superwash in Miss May (medium intensity). I could link you, but why would I create even more competition for this elusive yarn?
Excellent pattern. Perfect for first lace.
The shawl is a "shoulder shawl" so it's a little smaller than I expected, I added an extra bunch of stitches (how many? IDK) but stopped because i was afraid it would be too big. I had quite a bit of extra yarn. I thought about ripping the bind off and edging and making it bigger, but why mess with a good thing?
The next dilema? I don't wear these colors. Ever. I've never worn a shawl. So what will I do with it? Hmmm...I may give it to my niece. My sister thinks she might tie it around her waist over jeans. Could be cute.
I want so badly to knit another one. I tell myself I should try a new pattern. I have been frantically searching. Who knew I'd go crazy for lace? What about all my gorgeous socks in queu? But I keep thinking of another Foerst Canopy in Wollmesie Brombeere. Mmmmm...pretty.
Modeled under the canopy of my own forest...okay a small pine tree in my yard lent me it's branches.
I love it so much I'm going show you more pictures just like this.
One more.
Nice work! Nothing's more fun than lace. And wearing shawls. :o)
Posted by: Miss T | October 09, 2008 at 08:58 AM
Gorgeous shawl - love it! I do understand that you want to cast on another - I would too if the shawl has turned out so well.
Posted by: Ann | September 11, 2008 at 07:40 PM
Love the shawl. And I know the sense of accomplishment you're feeling.
Posted by: Anne | September 08, 2008 at 08:40 PM
I'm not surprised you'd go crazy for lace. Not at all. I'm also not surprised you'd do such a lovely job with it.
Posted by: Kelly | September 07, 2008 at 09:23 AM
Jeez - this is fabulous! If you give it away you are a selfless broad!:) - though I totally get it having a couple of shawls myself - and I don't wear shawls either:) I love it though! Your photo shoot rocks!
Posted by: stacey | September 06, 2008 at 06:24 PM
Wow, the Forest Canopy shawl is kind of a big deal--love it! Did you use only one skein? Not that I'm going to fight you for the Wollmeise, I have some in my stash:)
Posted by: Heather | September 06, 2008 at 07:25 AM
oh, my is that one beautiful shawl! Beautiful, beautiful job!
I can tell you that I don't really wear my shawl's as shawls. Meaning I don't drape them over my shoulders like I do in the FO shots. I bunch them up and wear them much like you would wear a scarf with my winter coat.
It was one quick busy summer. Its hard to believe that its September already!
Posted by: Amanda Cathleen | September 04, 2008 at 09:34 PM
Glad you're back! It's been a busy summer, hasn't it? Your lace is lovely, and you've hit the proverbial nail on the head for my own lace dilemma (I mean when I had time to knit it!), what do you do with it if you don't wear it?
Me; I'm thinkin' wall art. ;)
Posted by: Carolynn | September 04, 2008 at 07:49 PM
Beautiful! I've been feeling the lace itch myself. Must cast on for something. :)
Posted by: Micki | September 04, 2008 at 05:29 PM