Antique Shawl



I finished this shawl over a week ago and it's officially the first holiday gift of 2020.  I love how this turned out!  I've knit many Helen Stewart patterns and enjoy how the directions are easy to follow.  There is nothing like steadily increasing stitches on every row watching the shawl take form.



The yarn is from Apple Tree Knits which I highly recommend.  The gradient color themes they create are fabulous and the wool blends are beautiful.


I am officially done with my 'pink' phase of knitting (maybe!).


Joining Ginny



Comments

  1. VeraJuly 1, 2020 at 8:51 AM

    Oh that shawl turned out so beautiful Karen! I love it.

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  2. LeftycrafterJuly 1, 2020 at 9:15 AM

    Exquisite. So very feminine.

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  3. CathieJJuly 1, 2020 at 11:04 AM

    That shawl is beautiful.

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  4. mamasmercantileJuly 1, 2020 at 2:35 PM

    Stunning, what a beautiful gift, made with love.

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  5. whattheharryJuly 1, 2020 at 3:11 PM

    I love the color! so beautiful! =)

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  6. MeredithJuly 1, 2020 at 6:32 PM

    It is so gorgeous! I putting dibs on it for Christmas!!!!!

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  7. MinervaJuly 1, 2020 at 7:54 PM

    The gradient in that pink is subtle and perfect. And it lends itself really well to the pattern. Great job!

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  8. Tiny Toadstool CottageJuly 2, 2020 at 2:39 AM

    Oh, don't tempt me! I already have quite a few Helen Stewart patterns that I need to try befor I buy any more! I love that gradiated pink, so pretty. Is it really a gift? Not sure I could part with it!

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  9. sustainablemumJuly 2, 2020 at 5:27 AM

    What a beautiful gift Karen. It is so lovely, the gradients are so subtle but stunning.

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  10. Caffeine GirlJuly 2, 2020 at 11:14 AM

    That is beautiful! Helen does write patterns extremely well. I will never get tired of pink anything!

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  11. JaneJuly 2, 2020 at 2:05 PM

    Your shawl is beautiful - so soft and feminine. It will make a wonderful gift. My current pair of socks is a holiday knit. It's nice to get even one in the big gift tote in the closet.

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  12. MaryJuly 3, 2020 at 6:07 PM

    I've never knit one of Helen's patterns, but I need to! (and it would for sure be a sucker bet to think you're done with pink ;-)

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  13. StefanieJuly 5, 2020 at 3:55 PM

    A lovely finish! The ombre makes me think of frothiness.

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  14. LuluSeptember 9, 2020 at 6:36 PM

    its beautiful...

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