Alabaster Shawl Complete


My shawl is finished, off the needles, waiting to be wrapped around my neck when the brisk cool air returns once more.  Ah, I cannot wait.  I loved knitting this pattern, the charts were easy to follow and at times I could memorize a section.  The yarn was bliss!


I was challenged on how to photograph this colorway.  Unfortunately I was wearing light colored clothes and was too lazy to change into something dark to wear the shawl.  So I leave the modeling up to your imagination :)


Comments

  1. DiannaAugust 21, 2014 at 8:31 AM

    SO beautiful, Karen...as are all your creations! Hugs!

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  2. Amy at love made my homeAugust 21, 2014 at 8:34 AM

    It is beautiful!!!!! xx

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  3. Reinventing MotherAugust 21, 2014 at 9:05 AM

    Stunning!

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  4. AnkeAugust 21, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    Karen it is absolutely fantastic!! LOVE the pattern!!

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  5. fjord girlAugust 21, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    Swoon- it is a work of art.
    Karen you inspire!

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  6. BonnyAugust 21, 2014 at 9:31 AM

    Gorgeous! I hope that cool weather returns soon and you get a chance to wear your lovely creation.

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  7. mamasmercantileAugust 21, 2014 at 9:50 AM

    A real delight, a definite work of art.

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  8. thecrazysheepladyAugust 21, 2014 at 10:16 AM

    Beautiful!

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  9. margeneAugust 21, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    I love the geometric shapes of the design. They have an arts and crafts feel. Lovely!

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  10. kristieinbcAugust 21, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    It's stunning! And your pictures of it are great!

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  11. DonnaAugust 21, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    Of course, it is beautiful. I just love the white. I was trying to photograph my green shawl yesterday and what a difficult time I had! I wanted to do it outside but it just blended with everything, so I totally get what you mean by the photography obstacle. No matter how you look at it, it is a work of art.

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  12. MariaAugust 21, 2014 at 10:55 AM

    How lovely.

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  13. elizabethAugust 21, 2014 at 11:18 AM

    looks lovely and light! very nice drape! :)

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  14. Kim August 21, 2014 at 3:26 PM

    Beautiful!

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  15. stephAugust 21, 2014 at 4:18 PM

    oh, Karen, this is a beauty!!!!!!!!

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  16. Tracey ~ CloverAugust 21, 2014 at 4:30 PM

    I am sending cold weather thoughts your way so you can wear that beauty soon!

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  17. Melissa Marie August 21, 2014 at 5:32 PM

    Beautiful shawl!! Someday I hope I'll be able to make something that complex and pretty! :)

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  18. elnsAugust 21, 2014 at 5:57 PM

    It's beautiful, I hope we get a photo of you sporting it one day!

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  19. kathy bAugust 22, 2014 at 12:23 AM

    very very pretty

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  20. LeanneAugust 22, 2014 at 1:28 AM

    oh that is really lovely - a good size too for wrapping up nice n warm.

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  21. Mama Gone GreenAugust 22, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    It looks lovely just right there on your chair! Gorgeous!

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  22. Judy S.August 22, 2014 at 11:16 AM

    Beautiful! You sure have made a lot of gorgeous shawls! Ill' bet you get lots of nice comments on this one. Enjoy wearing it!

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  23. JanetAugust 22, 2014 at 1:01 PM

    Just gorgeous!

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  24. flyingjenAugust 25, 2014 at 10:20 PM

    Simply Stunning!

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