Silverleaf Shawl Complete


I finished this shawl last week and finally (finally!) did a proper photo shoot today.  The weather has been cloudy but I did my best.  Really the shawl is beautiful in person, but with multi-colored yarns it's difficult to capture the best photo without a close up.


I love the "leaves" the best.  The pattern calls for sport weight yarn and I used what was in stash - fingering weight!  I wish I had just 100 more yards then I would have done the exact same repeats of the garter stitch section.

However, I had to skimp and skip the final repeat.


I had a hard time getting into the groove of the pattern, but once I did, the knitting was fast!

Ravelry notes are here


Comments

  1. BonnySeptember 20, 2016 at 12:43 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous! I love all the multi-layered colors in the yarn and the pattern you chose shows them beautifully - the perfect yarn and pattern match! Here's hoping we get some crisp and cool fall weather soon so you can show it off.

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  2. mamasmercantileSeptember 20, 2016 at 12:58 PM

    Stunning, a real delight. I LOVE the leaf pattern and the yarn is gorgeous. What a beautiful creation, prefect for the coming season. Take care.

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  3. stephSeptember 20, 2016 at 1:13 PM

    i love the one i made in dk (gifted already), but everything is better in fingering wt!!! This is beautiful!!!

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  4. Kat RiddellSeptember 20, 2016 at 1:32 PM

    That is lovely! The color is perfect for this pattern, what a great job!

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  5. BridgetSeptember 20, 2016 at 1:48 PM

    Wow is this pretty! I love the colors, and think it will be a perfect fall item.

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  6. MonicaSeptember 20, 2016 at 3:16 PM

    Stunning! I love the colors and the pattern. As I am a fall color person this is awesome! :)

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2016 at 3:55 PM

    Wonderful job on this shawl. I really like that lacy leaf section. It makes me think of a fossil rock.

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  8. kristieinbcSeptember 20, 2016 at 6:39 PM

    This shawl is stunning! I especially love the colours, as they look so very much like fall. Well done!

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  9. JaneSeptember 20, 2016 at 8:31 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!

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  10. UnknownSeptember 20, 2016 at 8:34 PM

    Gorgeous!!! Love the leaves, simply beautiful.

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  11. fjord girlSeptember 20, 2016 at 10:08 PM

    Such a beautiful shawl- love the color you chose.

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2016 at 10:13 PM

    That is amazing! The leaves are gorgeous.

    Congratulations on the beautiful finish!

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  13. CarolineSeptember 20, 2016 at 11:06 PM

    It looks wonderful on you! What a gorgeous pattern and the perfect yarn for it. :-)

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  14. TahneeSeptember 21, 2016 at 3:07 AM

    This is such a stunning shawl! <3

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  15. AlinaSeptember 21, 2016 at 8:54 AM

    Oh, it is one stunning shawl! And what a perfect color for fall!

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  16. DebbieSeptember 21, 2016 at 9:34 AM

    What a beautiful shawl & just in time for Autumn!

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  17. JanetSeptember 21, 2016 at 10:11 AM

    Very striking in that gorgeous yarn! Another pattern to add to my list.

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  18. GraceSeptember 21, 2016 at 10:52 AM

    I love the color of this shawl, Karen! It's perfect for Autumn!🍁🍂

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  19. Jeannie Gray KnitsSeptember 21, 2016 at 11:38 AM

    Gorgeous!! After seeing yours, I'm going to have to go move the pattern up in my Ravelry que.

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  20. All Knit Up DesignsSeptember 25, 2016 at 1:18 AM

    The color of that yarn is gorgeous! So many colors in one skein!

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  21. AnonymousOctober 2, 2016 at 11:42 AM

    Karen...it is just lovely :-o) I am still knitting mine :o/ hopefully I'll have it finished before winter ;D have a blessed day! mari

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