Pi Shawl Complete


I'm excited to show you this work of art!  I finished this last weekend and once it was blocked and I tucked in the ends, I only needed photos.  At first I snapped many outside and every single one looked terrible.  I think because it is so sheer!  So inside photos had to do.


I have no idea when and if I will wear it-I love to knit circular shawls but have yet to wear one.  Now I must confess I loved having it on my lap while knitting the edge lace bind off.  I was toasty warm.  So I'm thinking it might be a cuddle up on the couch throw!!  Why not?


The yarn was from one of my knitting friends and that awesome shawl pin made of glass was from another knitting friend.  She purchased this at Rhinebeck a couple of years ago from the Moving Mud vendor

I think this photo shows off the lace work the best.  I positioned my husband in the kitchen, set the camera and boom-great photos :)  Ravelry notes here.

Whether you wear circular shawls or not, I think everyone should knit one in their lifetime.  And I think I might knit another one day....

Comments

  1. JenniferApril 9, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    I don't even have to say how in awe I am. This is so delicate and gorgeous.

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  2. AnkeApril 9, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    Wow, I am blown away by your beautiful shawl! It is absolutely stunning!!

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  3. EileenApril 9, 2013 at 9:37 AM

    OMG your pi shawl is beautiful. What a work of art !

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  4. stephApril 9, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    Oh, Karen! This is spectacular!!!!! It truly is a work of art and a labor of love.

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  5. margeneApril 9, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Your shawl is elegant and ethereal! It must feel fabulous to touch it and know it came from your hands.

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  6. Judy S.April 9, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    Fabulous! A choir friend wears her circular shawl folded in half over her shoulders, and it looks great.

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  7. Melanie RouthierApril 9, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    Karen I am stunned!! This shawl is amazing and so beautiful. Awesome!!

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  8. KrugthethinkerApril 9, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    Oh my goodness, I cannot believe you made that with your own hands! It is just stunning, and I love the fastener as well. Good work!

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  9. Tracey ~ CloverApril 9, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    Oh my goodness Karen, it is beyond stunning! What a piece of art, turly you are a master at this craft.
    I do hope you wear it, and wear it often, it looks amazing on you.

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  10. little macaroon.April 9, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    a work of art it certainly is - well done you!

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  11. UnknownApril 9, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    Gorgeous! I shared my leaves today. I love how delicate yours looks.

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  12. flyingjenApril 9, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    Simply stunning!

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  13. JanetApril 9, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    Your shawl is just beautiful!

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  14. Mama Gone GreenApril 9, 2013 at 4:17 PM

    oh my- just gorgeous!

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  15. AnonymousApril 9, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    Stunning, Karen! So beautiful!
    One day, one day... :)

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  16. come on in xApril 9, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    It's beautiful, so much patience, and endurance. Really amazing, I hope you wear it x

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  17. 54pineapplesApril 9, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    This is a beautiful piece, whether you wear it as a shawl (which you really should - it's stunning) or drape it over a chair or sofa. Just lovely :)

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  18. Kim April 9, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    Stunning!

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  19. AnonymousApril 10, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    I tried to comment on this yesterday but my computer crashed when I hit "publish"...

    It is so, so beautiful, Karen...I am blown away by your talent, as always! xo

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  20. TannaApril 10, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    e.x.q.u.i.s.i.t.e!!!! Karen! Just amazing!! blessings ~ tanna

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  21. AnonymousApril 10, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    How beautiful!! The details are amazing!!!

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  22. debby emadianApril 10, 2013 at 11:29 AM

    wow it's beautiful. I think it's the best one I've seen. I love the colour.Hopefully one day I will make one.

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  23. MelissaApril 10, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    HOLY COW! SO GORGEOUS! You and Tracey are my knitting heroes. I can not stress enough how beautiful that thing is. Where on earth did you block it?

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  24. UnknownApril 11, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    It looks beautiful!

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  25. Christina LowryApril 12, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    Oh my! Look at all those delicate, beautiful stitches! If I could knit something like this I think I would wear it every day! I shall take your advice and add a circular shawl to my to knit list, though I may have to hone my skills a little more first. :)

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  26. AndiApril 13, 2013 at 7:14 PM

    How did I miss this lovely masterpiece??? Goodness is that ever beautiful. I am with you, I think it would be perfect to cozy up to on the couch.

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  27. embracingitallApril 14, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    My goodness, it is so lovely. So light and delicate. I could imagine it would be lovely to snuggle under. Jacinta

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  28. fjord girlApril 14, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    I have no words........!

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  29. ChrissyApril 15, 2013 at 6:30 AM

    It's gorgeous. I have a circle shawl and I have it draped over the back of the sofa, so I can grab it when it gets a bit chilly. It works as a kind of blanket too, but then mine is knit in 3ply rather than 2ply and that may make a difference is warming properties.

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  30. Amanda KeeysApril 15, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    Oh wow, this is just absolutely stunning! Such beautiful knitting.

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  31. Erin @ Wild WhispersApril 16, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    I have chills, Karen. I'm sorry it's taken so long to get over and tell you how lovely this is. I'm proud of you!!

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  32. harmony and rosieApril 19, 2013 at 12:31 AM

    I've just popped over from Andi's blog where she raved about a shawl. I have to tell you this is an amazing piece of work, so delicate and precise. A true masterpiece. *sigh*
    Kate

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  33. Annie CholewaApril 21, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    Oh my goodness Karen, how on earth did I miss this ... it's absolutely beautiful ... wow, or even WOW!

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