Heart Beets Shawl Complete



 This shawl, the Heart beets shawl, is everything I thought it would be and more.  I love how the simple lace design repeat just pops once the blocking magic occurs.  Each time I block a lace piece, I am mesmerized by its unassuming beauty.


Of course, modeling and photoing this large of a shawl is not for one person, so I needed to stage the shawl.  In my family, my son is the one that has an "eye" for photos, and he isn't available.  So I make do.


Loved knitting this pattern but it is for experienced lace knitters only.  The instructions were brief and all chart reading.  I had to fudge the last of the edging chart, not that anyone could find my creativity.  I choose to finish the edging with a  'k2tog, yo' repeat across the whole length then a few garter stitch rows, and finally a stretchy bind off.


Thank you, dear friend who gifted me the yarn, I loved knitting with your hand dyed wool and now I cannot wait to wear it :)

Ravelry notes are here


Comments

  1. cookieFebruary 20, 2014 at 11:22 AM

    Beautiful. I would love to be able to knit like that.

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  2. Erin @ Wild WhispersFebruary 20, 2014 at 11:27 AM

    This is stunning, Karen. Such beautiful knitting, friend.

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  3. DebbieFebruary 20, 2014 at 11:42 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous!

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  4. DonnaFebruary 20, 2014 at 12:05 PM

    It. Is. BEAUTIFUL. I love the magic of blocking. You are so talented!

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2014 at 12:06 PM

    Beautiful!

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  6. AmandaFebruary 20, 2014 at 12:40 PM

    Excellent work! It is beautiful! Perfect color... now you can spend the next few weeks looking for just the right dress for spring (hint)!

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  7. UnknownFebruary 20, 2014 at 1:08 PM

    Gorgeous! I love the beet design.

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  8. azwoolgirlFebruary 20, 2014 at 1:21 PM

    It is stunning !! Love the design and the color is gorgeous ��

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  9. tamknotsFebruary 20, 2014 at 1:41 PM

    BREATHTAKING!!!

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  10. thecrazysheepladyFebruary 20, 2014 at 1:43 PM

    That turned out fabulous!!!

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  11. Anne MarieFebruary 20, 2014 at 2:44 PM

    Absolutely beautiful! I would love to make this. The clours is beautiful too.

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  12. margeneFebruary 20, 2014 at 3:51 PM

    The shawl drapes elegantly. Love the color! You'll look fabulous in it. Enjoy!!

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  13. UnknownFebruary 20, 2014 at 4:06 PM

    I got into the habit when my babies were small (two still are) of taking a shawl in the bottom of my bag whenever we went for a day out. I never knew how it would be used - as a spare blanket for lunch, as a make shift changing mat, or to tuck them up in for the journey home. I'll still be doing it this summer, but I can assure you my shawls are not as beautiful and delicate as this one. Just lovely. x

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    1. karenFebruary 21, 2014 at 12:35 PM

      Where ever I go, the knitting is with me. When I am empty handed that seems to be when it's most needed!!

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  14. JanetFebruary 20, 2014 at 5:29 PM

    So, so beautiful and a wonderful color! Blocking lace is just magical. I'll definitely have to take a look at that pattern.

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  15. kathy bFebruary 20, 2014 at 6:35 PM

    Just fantastic. My son is my photo helper too. He is a much better photographer than i

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  16. Tracey ~ CloverFebruary 20, 2014 at 6:47 PM

    I love it Karen, the color, the design, the photos, all of it!

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2014 at 8:56 PM

    Karen, so lovely! The shawl is so feminine and delicate.

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  18. Judy S.February 20, 2014 at 9:06 PM

    It's beautiful, Karen! Do you care to share your stretchy bind off?

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    1. karenFebruary 21, 2014 at 12:27 PM

      Purl two stitches *slip both onto l needle and purl together, purl one then repeat from* until all stitches are off. It uses quite a bit of yarn but it's fantastic for lace and stretchiness :)

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2014 at 9:22 PM

    It's gorgeous! I love absolutely everything about it.

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  20. amandaFebruary 20, 2014 at 10:45 PM

    wow. that is amazing. I am still working up the courage to move past things that are square and rectangular ;)

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  21. KristenFebruary 20, 2014 at 11:35 PM

    *gasp!* This is the most beautiful shawl, Karen. To be cherished for sure.

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  22. stephFebruary 20, 2014 at 11:44 PM

    everything about this one is perfect!!!!!!!

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  23. flyingjenFebruary 21, 2014 at 12:56 AM

    Oh. My. Gosh. Simply stunning!

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  24. monique's messFebruary 21, 2014 at 4:43 AM

    Perfection. What a lovely delicate shawl and stunning pattern. Lovely drape

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  25. Kathleen Shaw February 21, 2014 at 7:12 AM

    I love everything about this shawl. The color, the pattern...simply beautiful. I am always intimidated by lace patterns but seeing things like this inspire me to try and make something lovely.

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  26. MisteaFebruary 21, 2014 at 7:22 AM

    Gorgeous... All of it, colour pattern and your beautiful work.
    Enjoy wrapping up in this one.

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  27. TannaFebruary 21, 2014 at 8:23 AM

    I think this is my favorite thing you have ever done, Karen!!!! LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. The color, the design. The weight of it! Perfection. blessings ~ tanna

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  28. SueFebruary 21, 2014 at 8:31 AM

    Karen, it is soooooooo lovely! You do gorgeous work.

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  29. Ballycroy PhotographyFebruary 21, 2014 at 8:52 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous!

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  30. CloudberryFebruary 21, 2014 at 9:49 AM

    So beautiful!!

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  31. UnknownFebruary 21, 2014 at 2:30 PM

    Such a beautiful shawl

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  32. MarieFebruary 21, 2014 at 4:39 PM

    Your shawl is beautiful! I love the color. I always admire your work. I just finished a Downton Abbey Mystery KAL. My husband helped me get it pinned down on the bed yesterday. I enjoyed knitting it but I don't think I will do a KAL again. I keep wanting to knit a hitchhiker scarf but cannot decide on the yarn. I hope to post to my blog again soon.
    Love,
    Marie

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  33. Kim February 21, 2014 at 6:51 PM

    Beautiful!

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  34. chris mFebruary 22, 2014 at 7:39 AM

    Your Heart beets shawl is beautiful! I always love reading your posts. They remind me to be more centered and to enjoy the process of knitting as much as the final project.

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  35. HannahFebruary 22, 2014 at 12:38 PM

    Oh, your shawl is stunning! And I love the name of it.

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  36. AndeeFebruary 22, 2014 at 2:21 PM

    It turned out absolutely beautiful! You might want to swing by my blog today :)

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  37. LisaFebruary 22, 2014 at 3:06 PM

    Stunning!! Karen, it turned out so beautifully. :)

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  38. AnkeFebruary 23, 2014 at 7:54 PM

    WOW!!! It is absolutely stunning!

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