Heather Leaf Shawl



How exciting for me to tell you all that I finished the heather leaf shawl.  This has been quite the knit.  I chose this pattern for its simplicity and fantastic stitch definition.  Both are stunning and I wish you could see this shawl in person.



To be honest, my most common shapes to wear as a shawl are rectangles, crescents and half circles.  I love to knit a triangular shawl but I seldom wear them.  Oh and I like assymmetrical shawls which isn't a shape or is it??


Anyways back to the banana leaf pattern, yes, it is easy and quick to memorize, well written BUT because of each and every right side row being different I could not read and knit at the same time.  I could listen to podcasts or listen and glance at a very talky TV show.

Now could the weather get a bit cooler so I can wear my new shawl?


Ravelry notes


Comments

  1. LeftycrafterSeptember 25, 2019 at 8:14 AM

    It is lovely. I no longer wear triangle shawls as they just point to the largest part of my body lol. I do like the shape of this one though.

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  2. elizabethSeptember 25, 2019 at 8:14 AM

    oh that looks really nice and a really good drape! yay!!!

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  3. BridgetSeptember 25, 2019 at 8:15 AM

    Stunning! Congratulations on a beautiful finish.

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  4. VeraSeptember 25, 2019 at 8:48 AM

    Wonderful, beautiful, gorgeous finish!! I could have used that shawl this morning:)

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  5. EileenSeptember 25, 2019 at 8:55 AM

    Beautiful! I love, love the color!

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  6. JuliannSeptember 25, 2019 at 9:14 AM

    That color is going to add some spice to your winter!

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  7. sustainablemumSeptember 25, 2019 at 9:26 AM

    That is so beautiful, the drape is amazing. Sending you some of our cooler weather......

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  8. thecrazysheepladySeptember 25, 2019 at 1:34 PM

    Lovely!

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  9. Needles and WoolSeptember 25, 2019 at 9:11 PM

    Beautiful shawl Karen! It looks so light and soft to wear and love the color

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  10. mamasmercantileSeptember 26, 2019 at 3:04 AM

    Stunning Karen, what a beautiful make. The colour is a real delight, gorgeous.

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  11. Michelle GDSeptember 26, 2019 at 7:01 AM

    It looks gorgeous!!!!!!!

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2019 at 8:44 AM

    That looks so beautiful!

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  13. kathy bSeptember 26, 2019 at 9:55 PM

    IT is simply magnificent. WOW. The shape is different and I love it.

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  14. JaneSeptember 27, 2019 at 8:51 PM

    What a gorgeous shawl and you are right - it is about the same color as the sweater I am knitting. I predict that beautiful shawl will get a lot of wear this fall.

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  15. MeredithSeptember 28, 2019 at 7:28 AM

    It is gorgeous. SO light and beautiful. And so many stitches! Enjoy!

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  16. Jeannie Gray KnitsSeptember 28, 2019 at 1:01 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous! I can't get over how light and airy it is when you hold it up to the light. Laying flat it looks like the fabric is much denser. Great job!

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  17. StefanieOctober 6, 2019 at 6:39 PM

    Great finish. I'm hoping to wear my shawls more this year. I've been eyeing these shawl cuffs that give a modern edginess to a shawl when used.

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