Dandelion Daze Shawl Complete


Last week, I had the photo shoot for my Dandelion Daze Shawl.  I even used a tripod this time - getting all professional in my photo skills.  I cannot wait to wear this when the weather gets chilly!!


The pattern called for fingering weight wool but I decided to use lace weight.  I find wearing lots of fingering weight (over 500 yards) around my neck to be "heavy". Lace weight wool solves that problem.


This shawl is light and airy and quite warm!


As always, blocking wires and pinning out the shawl makes all those yarn overs stand out.


Ravelry notes are here

Comments

  1. GeertrudeOctober 18, 2016 at 9:20 AM

    That is a beautiful shawl! I love that color and the lace pattern

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  2. BonnyOctober 18, 2016 at 9:30 AM

    That is a beautifully light and airy shawl! Hopefully now that you're done we'll return to real fall temps again so you can wear your lovely creation.

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  3. mamasmercantileOctober 18, 2016 at 9:34 AM

    Karen that is stunning, such a beautiful colour and pattern. Perfect for the season.

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  4. Kat RiddellOctober 18, 2016 at 9:40 AM

    It's lovely! I love how soft and airy it looks in laceweight :) That's going to be a perfect pop of cheer when the weather turns grey!

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  5. spriteOctober 18, 2016 at 11:41 AM

    Pretty!

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  6. AsKatKnitsOctober 18, 2016 at 1:24 PM

    Oooh! That turned out so beautifully! I love the airiness of it - and the shape! Well done!

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  7. AnonymousOctober 18, 2016 at 4:23 PM

    Yay! You're done! And metamorphosis blocking; what a transformation from its WIP days. Lovely job, Karen.

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  8. LauraOctober 18, 2016 at 6:40 PM

    So pretty! I love the color.

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  9. JaneOctober 18, 2016 at 8:23 PM

    Simply beautiful! I may have to give lace weight a try.

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  10. flyingjenOctober 18, 2016 at 10:09 PM

    gorgeous color yarn!

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  11. Juliann in WAOctober 18, 2016 at 11:29 PM

    This is really lovely!

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  12. Judy S.October 18, 2016 at 11:53 PM

    Love it, Karen. Great color also.

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  13. TraciOctober 19, 2016 at 7:32 AM

    Lovely, lovely, lovely!

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  14. DebbieOctober 19, 2016 at 9:39 AM

    Your shawl is lovely! Hope you enjoy wearing it!

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  15. margeneOctober 19, 2016 at 11:18 AM

    You will be wearing a little reminder of summer during the winter. The shawl is elegant and beautiful!

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  16. Jeannie Gray KnitsOctober 19, 2016 at 12:17 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous!!

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  17. AnonymousOctober 19, 2016 at 12:30 PM

    What a beautiful shawl. It's going to feel great in the cold.

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  18. KimOctober 20, 2016 at 4:10 AM

    Such delicate work, it will be a joy to wear I'm sure.

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  19. Michelle GDOctober 20, 2016 at 9:06 AM

    just gorgeous, Karen!!!!!!!!

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