Tea and Jam Shawl Complete


Ta da!!  The shawl is off the needles, well I finished this shawl last week and only just took photos today.  I keep forgetting we are in winter and my lighting is limited.  I want to take photos when the sun is not shining and that leads to undesirable photos.


I worried that this yarn would be "itchy" to wear because of the roughness while knitting.  I adored how it knit up but against the skin?  Yikes!  However as we know soaking wool creates miracles beyond a knitter's dream.  I am thrilled to report that my worries were a waste of precious thinking time.  Good think a cold blast is heading our way, I have a new shawl to wear!!


The ravelry page is here and the pattern page is here.  The pattern was easy and fun to knit, I'll be knitting this one again, trust me.  The wool was from Times Remembered.  I purchased two skeins a few years ago at the Endless Mountain Fiber Festival.


Comments

  1. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2014 at 2:57 PM

    Oh my goodness that is gorgeous!

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  2. DiannaJanuary 16, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    A beautiful piece of your gorgeous handiwork! LOVE the color!

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2014 at 3:27 PM

    Love it! Glad there is something to enjoy in all the cold the NE is getting this winter.

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  4. Deborah HamiltonJanuary 16, 2014 at 3:46 PM

    It's absolutely beautiful!

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  5. BonnyJanuary 16, 2014 at 5:03 PM

    Lovely pattern + wonderful yarn = one beautiful shawl!
    P.S. I also love the heart-shaped hunk(s) of wood in your banner - very interesting!

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  6. knit one, knit twoJanuary 16, 2014 at 5:07 PM

    That's really pretty - love that color!

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  7. EileenJanuary 16, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    Absolutely stunning !

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  8. thecrazysheepladyJanuary 16, 2014 at 5:52 PM

    Very nice!!!

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  9. Kim January 16, 2014 at 6:43 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  10. stephJanuary 16, 2014 at 8:08 PM

    perfect in every way!!!

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  11. Melissa ~ twoknitwitJanuary 16, 2014 at 8:27 PM

    I knew you'd love the yarn after soaking, Karen!! your shawl is pretty :)

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  12. flyingjenJanuary 17, 2014 at 1:39 AM

    Simply gorgeous!

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  13. SaraJanuary 17, 2014 at 1:57 AM

    Gorgeous - I adore the colour choice!

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  14. Lisa UotinenJanuary 17, 2014 at 7:13 AM

    It's so beautiful! I love it.

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  15. TannaJanuary 17, 2014 at 8:12 AM

    It is beautiful, Karen!! Glad it softened up in the soak; I'm always amazed by the power of a good soak. It looks wonderful on you. blessings ~ tanna

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  16. margeneJanuary 17, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    Pretty, pretty, pretty! Love the color, it's a favorite.

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  17. JanetJanuary 17, 2014 at 3:23 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous!

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  18. fjord girlJanuary 17, 2014 at 3:32 PM

    Holy Moly! That is really something- beautiful color on you and the pattern is divine!

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  19. azwoolgirlJanuary 17, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    Oh that turned out perfect!!! Stunning :)

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  20. elnsJanuary 17, 2014 at 6:37 PM

    That really turned out lovely, I had the pattern in my favorites (must be from your blog!) and I just queued it. I think this might be my shawl year, or an attempt at one, I'm glad the soak an block gave it some softness. It's beautiful!

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  21. Project TaraJanuary 17, 2014 at 8:27 PM

    Oh wow -- it came out just lovely! I'm glad a good soak softened the yarn -- it's too pretty not to use!

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  22. Judy S.January 18, 2014 at 8:25 PM

    Such a pretty color, Karen. I need to check out this pattern, for sure. It's so good to be back online!

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