Pebble Beach Shawl Complete



I never tire of the excitement when I finish a shawl.  The casting off is a reward that most knitter's get excited about.  There is the fun of casting on, then the steady momentum of the middle part, you know picking up a project and just toodling along.

Then there is the cast off, soaking and blocking.  The dessert of a fabulous meal.


This is my second Pebble Beach Shawl and I repeated the edge lace a bit more than was written in the directions.  I find that the crescent shaped shawl to be THE shawl that wears nicely around the neck.  Also the narrow depth distributes the weight of the shawl better.

I think I have a delicate neck and I don't like weight around it...


Ravelry notes are here!



Comments

  1. GeertrudeApril 26, 2017 at 8:35 AM

    That's a lovely shawl! I get the idea of not too much weight around the neck, I tend to go without shawls, scarfs and even cowls because of that. But this one looks lightweight and still warm. Love the color too!

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  2. andrea @ this knitted lifeApril 26, 2017 at 9:02 AM

    Might be the best one yet You will still get some good wear out of it before it gets too hot

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  3. BonnyApril 26, 2017 at 9:08 AM

    Absolutely beautiful! I will have to look at this pattern for myself as I really like the idea of a not-too-deep crescent shaped shawl. I love that gorgeous green!

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  4. Juliann in WAApril 26, 2017 at 9:25 AM

    That color is beautiful. I love this pattern too.

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  5. tamknotsApril 26, 2017 at 9:28 AM

    Beautiful! Your yarn choice is perfect! xo Tammy

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  6. AnonymousApril 26, 2017 at 9:42 AM

    That is PERFECT! It has a lovely drape!

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  7. VeraApril 26, 2017 at 9:56 AM

    Gorgeous! That green color is so lovely. I'll bet you get a ton of use out of this one.

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  8. kristieinbcApril 26, 2017 at 11:39 AM

    Such a lovely shawl! All of the Curious Handmade patterns are such a joy to knit. Yours turned out beautifully!

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  9. elnsApril 26, 2017 at 1:48 PM

    It turned out fantastic! I am not familiar with that pattern. I'll have to queue that away for another day ...

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  10. spriteApril 26, 2017 at 2:24 PM

    Very pretty!

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  11. UnknownApril 26, 2017 at 2:41 PM

    My goodness, this is beautiful!
    I love the pattern, and the color of the yarn that you used.

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  12. SueApril 26, 2017 at 3:07 PM

    Sooooo lovely! It reminds me of a spring wood with flashes of golden sunlight through the new leaves. ♥♥♥

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  13. mamasmercantileApril 26, 2017 at 3:15 PM

    Stunning, the drape is a delight and such a wonderful colour.

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  14. GraceApril 26, 2017 at 4:55 PM

    Karen, it's beautiful! The color is perfect for spring! I can't wait to see what you knit next!

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  15. MonicaApril 26, 2017 at 5:21 PM

    I love it Karen! :) Definitely on my list of must do!

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  16. kathy bApril 26, 2017 at 5:47 PM

    That is so lovely. I think the green shades are amazing. What a perfect shawl and you photographed it so simply in your kitchen. LOVE the lighting

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  17. AndriaApril 26, 2017 at 7:22 PM

    Beautiful and I love the color!!

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  18. KwizgiverApril 26, 2017 at 8:01 PM

    What a gorgeous shawl. Of course, I added the pattern to my library. :)

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  19. PattyApril 26, 2017 at 8:49 PM

    Beautiful and what a great spring accessory!

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  20. AnonymousApril 26, 2017 at 8:50 PM

    This is a lovely finish! The blocking was its total metamorphosis. I love the lace and the color is so spring and summer.

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  21. MaryApril 27, 2017 at 5:31 AM

    Lovely! the yarn yells "Spring!" and it is so pretty with the eyelets in the pattern.

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  22. Kylie M-WApril 27, 2017 at 7:47 AM

    How beautiful, Karen! Between the lace and the colour this seems like the perfect spring shawl.

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  23. Judy S.April 27, 2017 at 6:12 PM

    Lovely! Such a great springy color, too.

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  24. JaneApril 27, 2017 at 8:27 PM

    The shawl is so very pretty. Your photography is lovely. The close ups make me want to knit this shawl. Although I've seen and heard about the pattern, I've never paid close attention to stitch pattern in the body of the shawl. Must be the way I flip through the Ravelry patterns sometimes - too fast. Good lesson in slowing down and savoring the stitches.

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  25. TannaApril 28, 2017 at 8:06 AM

    So beautiful, Karen! And, looks just like SPRING! I love it! (I so identify with the stages of shawl making! ha!) blessings and hugs ~ tanna

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  26. Kim April 28, 2017 at 10:56 PM

    Oh goodness Karen, it is beautiful!

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