Peaceful Shawl Complete


I completed this shawl a week ago and I wish you could feel this yarn.  So so so very soft, quite decadent.  There in nothing as thrilling as casting off on a shawl, those many stitches rhythmically taken off the needles.  Joy!


The pattern was quite soothing and most of the time I was knitting on automatic pilot.  Until I arrived at the lace design.  I never quite achieved total memorization! I'm slipping in my brilliant knitting skills.


The wool was hand dyed by my in real life knitting friend.  She is talented and generous!  She used Madder root, whatever that is.  I know this, I love the orange.


Ravelry notes here


Comments

  1. Caffeine GirlDecember 21, 2015 at 8:37 AM

    Such a lovely shawl. The shape looks like it is very wearable. I can't help but wonder if the color is called "pumpkin"? :)

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  2. AnonymousDecember 21, 2015 at 9:23 AM

    oh its beautiful and so light and airy. Such a good job and love that color!

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  3. TahneeDecember 21, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    Beautiful shawl! And indeed, casting off a shawl is a great feeling.

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  4. Andrea @ This Knitted LifeDecember 21, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    I love it! The color is absolutely divine...would cheer up the dreariest of days. I can't wait to knit a shawl or so,etching Different after knitting socks for eons.

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  5. kristieinbcDecember 21, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    That shawl is lovely, and a wonderful colour! Your friend is a talented dyer, and you are a talented knitter. :-)

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  6. mamasmercantileDecember 21, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    Both talented woman yourself and your friend. The colour is stunning and the pattern a sheer delight, beautiful. Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas.

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  7. ericaDecember 21, 2015 at 10:57 AM

    simple GORGEOUS !!! you are so talented Karen (seriously!!!)

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  8. Andi GDecember 21, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    Those peaceful knits, are some of my favorites. Your shawl is beautiful and the color is gorgeous.

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  9. CheyanneDecember 21, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    How beautiful!

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  10. spriteDecember 21, 2015 at 1:16 PM

    It looks great!

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  11. LindaDecember 21, 2015 at 1:35 PM

    So incredibly beautiful! I love that shade of orange!!

    Linda in VA

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  12. kathy bDecember 21, 2015 at 2:28 PM

    Just so sweet and lovely

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  13. DonnaDecember 21, 2015 at 4:39 PM

    It's so so pretty! That orange looks great. I love the feeling of binding off a peaceful project that gave such joy.

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  14. AnkeDecember 21, 2015 at 5:14 PM

    Perfection!! Beautiful yarn and beautiful pattern!

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  15. Tracey ~ CloverDecember 21, 2015 at 6:17 PM

    It's beautiful!!!

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  16. Pom PomDecember 21, 2015 at 6:34 PM

    Karen, it's GORGEOUS! Well done! I love it! I rarely memorize but I rarely knit things that need memorizing, either! Ha! Merry Christmas week!

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  17. debby emadianDecember 21, 2015 at 7:26 PM

    such a pretty colour and it looks lovely with the grey. It's hard to believe that the yarn is naturally dyed the colour is so strong. Beautiful.
    Happy Christmas have a wonderful holiday.
    See you in the New year.
    debx

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  18. moongirlDecember 21, 2015 at 8:41 PM

    Beautiful beautiful beautiful! Love that colour!

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  19. CathieJDecember 21, 2015 at 9:29 PM

    That is a beautiful shawl. What a lovely soft orange color. I don't know what Madder root is either, but it certainly makes a pretty color.

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  20. LisaDecember 21, 2015 at 9:45 PM

    Oh so beautiful!

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  21. Kat RiddellDecember 22, 2015 at 12:04 AM

    Beautiful! I love that orange so much :) It looks like a great little shawl, I might have to knit one myself!

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  22. sustainablemumDecember 22, 2015 at 3:35 AM

    It's absolutely gorgeous. It goes perfectly with that jumper you are wearing is that the one you knit recently?

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  23. AnneDecember 22, 2015 at 6:23 AM

    Very beautiful. You've done a lovely job.

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  24. www.customwritinglab.comDecember 22, 2015 at 7:01 AM

    I like his shawl very much. This pattern looks very interesting and pretty. Besides I like the color you choose. Looks perfect!

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  25. Kim December 22, 2015 at 8:45 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  26. UnknownDecember 23, 2015 at 8:40 AM

    Such a pretty pattern, I love the colour of the yarn too. Great work :)

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  27. DebbieDecember 23, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    What a beautiful shawl! The color is gorgeous!

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  28. GraceDecember 23, 2015 at 5:09 PM

    Karen, the color is gorgeous and I love the pattern!

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  29. Judy S.December 23, 2015 at 8:17 PM

    It's beautiful! I LOVE it!

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  30. StefanieDecember 24, 2015 at 2:58 PM

    Terrific job. It's like a pumpkin peach.

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  31. monique's messDecember 29, 2015 at 4:32 AM

    oooooh lovely, a favourite colour

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  32. Kylie M-WDecember 29, 2015 at 11:18 PM

    Lovely! The yarn colour is beautiful and that lace pattern works so well with the shape of the shawl.

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  33. YanicJanuary 8, 2016 at 10:28 PM

    Oh, that is just gorgeous... I love the color too. Can't wait to be able to knit like that. One day!!!

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  34. JodiFebruary 3, 2016 at 2:08 PM

    Just lovely! Looks so cozy, too.

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