Sprouts Shawl Complete


Forgive me for putting up so many photos....I like each one for different reasons.  Well it is finished!  I managed to have a personal photo shoot with the shawl and myself.  Self portraits are difficult for me but it does get me thinking outside the box and that is good for my age, ha ha


The ravelry notes are here.  I used Malabrigo sock yarn and it was wonderful to knit with.  I highly recommend the yarn for a lace project.  It's springy and the dye variations are beautiful!


The pattern is Alcyone by Romi Hill.  The directions are written out perfectly.  There is charted as well as written out directions.  I always go for the charted.  It is so much easier to "see" the pattern on a grid for me and I think I knit faster.


It was my first time knitting a shawl from edge to edge and I did like that type of construction. Blocking the shawl really brought out the lace detail especially the border.  Although I never memorized the pattern, I did get into a rhythm of knitting and was able to find my place easily on the charts whenever I picked up and started knitting.


I enjoyed the challenge of this shawl and it was fun whipping through the charts and thinking "just one more row"....that's when you know you have a good knit in your hands :)


Comments

  1. TannaFebruary 2, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    beautiful. beautiful. beautiful. Love the color, the design, the work(wo)manship. Great job. blessings ~ tanna

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  2. Tracey ~ CloverFebruary 2, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    It is just beautiful Karen! Oh, I know you are going to love wearing it often. I think I am going to break my stash challenge and order some Malabrigo yarn, I love yours.

    PS- Never too many pictures, they are all wonderful!

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  3. pinkundineFebruary 2, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    It's beautiful :) I've been looking forward to seeing it, so I was very pleased there were so many pictures ;)

    I love the colour, it works beautifully with the pattern and I want one of my very own now!

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  4. TamiFebruary 2, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    I love it. Have a blessed day! Tami

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  5. UnknownFebruary 2, 2012 at 9:19 AM

    Gorgeous! I have some Malabrigo in orange that I set aside for socks, but perhaps it should be this shawl. Wonderful job.

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  6. sylviaFebruary 2, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Oh Karen, it's beautiful!!! such a delicate pattern and the fresh green is lovely!

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  7. Only in Louisiana ~ documenting the adventures we call Life!February 2, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Beautiful...so delicate and perfect! I am always amazed by your creations! The color is incredible ....love everything about it! Have fun wearing it...hopefully you have some chilly weather to enjoy it with!

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  8. no spring chickenFebruary 2, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    It's stunning... and I'm even more in love with the color now that it's finished!

    Blessings, Debbie

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  9. *kateFebruary 2, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    It's gorgeous! I love the green - makes me think it really is spring already :)

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  10. Bea, OTFebruary 2, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    So beautiful!

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  11. RosemaryFebruary 2, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    "Just one more row" always gets me. :) Lovely pictures!

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  12. WendyFebruary 2, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    Lovely!

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  13. stephFebruary 2, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    Over the top gorgeous! The color, the drape, everything!!! Good job!

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  14. MeganFebruary 2, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    very pretty! and my favorite color green.

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  15. angieFebruary 2, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! That color is divine! Thanks for posting so many pictures, I love every one.

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  16. embracingitallFebruary 3, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    I love it! The colour and the pattern is very pretty. Jacinta

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  17. LydiaFebruary 3, 2012 at 10:21 AM

    Wow! Your shawl is stunning. I love the pattern and the color.

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  18. UnknownFebruary 3, 2012 at 11:13 AM

    Karen, I love the shawl pattern and I love that colour; it is gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing it!

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  19. SueFebruary 3, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    Wow, Wow, Wow! It's gorgeous! Really and truly. I love the color and the pattern. What great work you do :-)

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  20. house full of jaysFebruary 4, 2012 at 2:31 PM

    It's beautiful, Karen. I love it. The colour is wonderful as well. So springy. :)

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  21. cpcableFebruary 5, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    Oh, Karen! It's so gorgeous! What an heirloom piece. I hope you feel absolutely decadent when you wear it. :)

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Wow, is that gorgeous or what? Every single photo was a treat! Beautiful work.

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  23. EmilyFebruary 7, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    Beautiful job Karen!

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  24. MJFebruary 7, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    This shawl is absolutely gorgeous Karen!!!!
    xo

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  25. SusanMarch 5, 2012 at 2:36 AM

    All of your shawls are gorgeous! I enjoy reading about them. Nice to meet you.

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