Purple Passion Shawl Complete


This is one shawl that I am going to have a hard time giving away.  But it is for my favorite aunt who I know will love it and wear it.  This purple is such a saturated color I cannot help but be cheerful when I look at it.  The ravelry page is here.  (my arms look kind of big because I took the photo......)


I felt extremely confident that I had tons of yarn so I did two repeats of chart A instead of one.  I wanted this to be as big as possible.  Then I started chart B and realized that there was a very good chance that I would not have enough yarn.


So I eliminated four rows in the middle of chart B.  When I was closer to the bind off I decided to omit the last two rows of chart B and did the stretchy bind off that I just love to do on all of my lace shawls.  So because of my modifications the edging is not as scallopy as it is in the magazine photo.  Maybe if I knit this up again, I will have an extra 100 yards to be able to complete chart B as intended.

Comments

  1. little macaroon.October 6, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    That's so beautiful and you've finished it so quickly! I think I'm going to have a hard time giving away my current scarf too - but only because I'm not 100% sure my Mum will use it... hmmm.

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  2. embracingitallOctober 6, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    WOW! That is such a beautiful shawl. I'm sure your aunt will love it. I think I could adopt you! I only wish I had family members that were such lovely and generous knitters. Jacinta

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  3. Tracey ~ CloverOctober 6, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    I would have a hard time parting with the shawl too. Karen, you did an amazing job and I just know your aunt will love it! Now you need to cast one on for you! xx

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  4. AnonymousOctober 6, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    I checked out your Ravelry page yesterday but never came back to post - it's gorgeous! I am completely blown away by how intricate and beautiful that lacework is. So lovely - your aunt ought to love it! xo

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  5. AnonymousOctober 6, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Gorgeous - both the color & the knitting! Wish I were your Auntie ;-)

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  6. AnonymousOctober 6, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    This is fantastic! I love how dainty and delicate it is. You aunt will cherish and adore it, I would imagine :)

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  7. AnonymousOctober 6, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    You look fabulous in this!! Have you cast on for yours yet???????? Lucky, lucky aunt.

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  8. angOctober 6, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    Holy mackerel! That is beautiful. How long did that take? I swear you have fingers that fly.

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  9. Melanie RouthierOctober 6, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    This is gorgeous!! I'm sure your Aunt will love it.

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  10. AnonymousOctober 7, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    This is beautiful! You're getting braver - I see your hair! I'm sure your aunt will love it - what's not to love about a lovely purple shawl. I can't get over how quickly you knit.

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  11. *kateOctober 7, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    That is so beautiful! The color is gorgeous and the lace reminds me of peacock fathers. i love it and I'm sure your aunt will too :)

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  12. kathy bOctober 7, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    I am in AWE

    AMAZING and the yarn color is soooo beautiful. COngratulations

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  13. Pumpkin Pie BabyOctober 7, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    This is unbelievably gorgeous! What a generous and loving gift for your aunt. I bet she'll love it.

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  14. AnonymousOctober 7, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    Wow, it looks amazing, colour and all! I can understand you'll find it hard to give away, but I'm sure your auntie will appreciate this very special gift so much!

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  15. amanda {the habit of being}October 7, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    GORGEOUS!!!! and i love that color :)

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  16. EmilyOctober 12, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Gorgeous! I would have a hard time parting with it, too.

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  17. AnonymousOctober 14, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    How lovely!

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