Periwinkle Frost Shawl Complete


The Periwinkle Frost Shawl is done.  I finished knitting on Friday night but it took me a couple of days to get around to soaking and blocking it.  Busy days!


The yarn is Madelintosh Lace.  If you like to knit lace, I highly recommend this yarn.  The subtle tonal colors are beautiful and it is oh so soft!  Once it is soaked, it blooms a little and is a treat to hold.


The pattern is Cold Mountain and has three charts to follow along.  If you are familiar with chart reading then this shawl is a piece of cake.  There is a rhythm to the first and last charts because of the repeats.  All the wrong side rows are straight purling, what could possibly be better?


Now to begin wearing it!!!


Comments

  1. Melanie RouthierFebruary 20, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    Oh Karen! Lovely, just lovely.

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  2. MariaFebruary 20, 2012 at 6:45 PM

    It is beautiful!

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  3. Tracey ~ CloverFebruary 20, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    Karen, you just keep outdoing yourself! It is beautiful!
    Wear it with joy :)

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  4. EmilyFebruary 20, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  5. RosemaryFebruary 20, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! :)

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  6. stephFebruary 20, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    Karen! This is absolutely drop dead gorgeous!! Perfect color, classic look--you'll wear this EVERYWHERE!

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  7. Lady CordeliaFebruary 20, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    OMG!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW WOMAN! That is awesomely beautiful. I don't know if awesomely is a word but it damn well should be on account of your knitting.
    XO

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  8. eidolonsFebruary 20, 2012 at 10:55 PM

    Oh goodness! That is so beautiful! Excellent job! (:

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  9. UnknownFebruary 21, 2012 at 12:17 AM

    The shawl is beautiful. The colour, the pattern and the yarn you used all compliment each other beautifully!

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  10. Bea, OTFebruary 21, 2012 at 12:34 AM

    Really just gorgeous! It almost seems like you can hang it on the wall...a piece of beautiful art!

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  11. ApseedFebruary 21, 2012 at 12:52 AM

    It's very beautiful! Great job!

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  12. sylviaFebruary 21, 2012 at 3:52 AM

    this turned out so pretty and delicate! enjoy wearing it, that yarn must be the softest ever!

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  13. Yasmin, Phil, Ava and FelixFebruary 21, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    what a beautiful shawl - you are very talented!

    thanks for visiting.

    Yasmin

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  14. JacquiFebruary 21, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    Sigh ~ it is beautiful.... xxx

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  15. TannaFebruary 21, 2012 at 7:38 AM

    Oh, how very, very, very beautiful, Karen!! LOVE it! Great job. I know you are going to enjoy wrapping yourself in this one! blessings ~ tanna

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  16. simonaFebruary 21, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    wow, i'm impressed! you're so talented!!

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  17. TamiFebruary 21, 2012 at 3:27 PM

    That is just beautiful. Congrats on finishing it! Blessings, Tami

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  18. HannahFebruary 21, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    It's beautiful! I've been wanting to try that pattern for a while, I just might have to start it soon! Awesome job!! Thanks for sharing...

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  19. HurrayicFebruary 22, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    So stunning and light and airy. Hope you get lots of use from it! That top photo with the light streaming through is beautiful.

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  20. Lori annFebruary 22, 2012 at 11:24 AM

    you did a beautiful job and the color, like sky, just gorgeous.

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  21. meghannFebruary 22, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Oh, I love this! The pattern is gorgeous & the yarn is, too. I have some Madelinetosh lace in my stash; I can't wait to work with it after seeing how lovely it is here! xo

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  22. amanda {the habit of being}February 22, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    gah! your shawl is simply stunning. and the color, perfection.

    confession: i'd be afraid to wear it!

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  23. delFebruary 22, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    Amazing! The color and pattern fit together so beautifully.

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  24. Baby By The SeaFebruary 22, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    Seriously, you need to hang this in a frame when it's isn't beautifully draped across shoulders because it is incredible. Wow.

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  25. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    Beautiful!!!

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  26. cpcableFebruary 25, 2012 at 12:06 AM

    So very elegant. Karen, you are my shawl inspiration!

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  27. Laura EmilyFebruary 25, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    holy holy goodness.
    it's so very gorgeous!

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