Wedding Shawl

 



I'm thrilled to share with you the completed Wedding Shawl.  This is my favorite of all the Citron shawls I have knitted.  I loved the beads and how they clink on the table when you set the shawl down.  That is one of the most satisfying sound.  I also love how the beads add weight to the shawl.

I decided against a beaded cast off because that would have taken forever and I wasn't convinced I had the resolve to do it and I wondered if the beads would be seen.  I'm glad I choose not to add the beads at the edge because the bind off was over three hours long.

The wool is Shibui Knits Lunar and I highly recommend the yarn.  It is so very soft and a delight to have in your hands.



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Comments

  1. BonnySeptember 30, 2020 at 8:01 AM

    That is a lovely shawl and the beads make it even more beautiful. I think they glow like opals and I can even imagine the satisfying clink! Congratulations on a wonderful FO!

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  2. Kat RiddellSeptember 30, 2020 at 9:05 AM

    This is lovely! Well done!!

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  3. affectioknitSeptember 30, 2020 at 9:55 AM

    It's very beautiful!
    ~Have a lovely day!

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  4. MarySeptember 30, 2020 at 11:07 AM

    What a lovely piece, Karen! I'm sure the bride is going to enjoy wearing it!

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  5. LauraSeptember 30, 2020 at 11:39 AM

    wow...that is so beautiful!
    love, kisses & magical wishes...
    ~*~

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  6. LeftycrafterSeptember 30, 2020 at 11:48 AM

    So beautiful

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  7. AsKatKnitsSeptember 30, 2020 at 12:58 PM

    That is simply breathtaking! Well done!

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  8. VeraSeptember 30, 2020 at 1:42 PM

    So beautiful Karen! What a treasure for your (future) DIL. I can hear that "clink" now. A 3 hour bind off does sound unbelievable to me though! Well done and congratulations. I love the shade of yarn too.

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  9. MarthaSeptember 30, 2020 at 3:02 PM

    It's absolutely gorgeous!

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  10. mamasmercantileSeptember 30, 2020 at 3:22 PM

    My goodness what an achievement, it looks amazing. Made with love, nothing could be better.

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  11. StefanieSeptember 30, 2020 at 4:08 PM

    *claps* A terrific finish, Karen. Can't wait to see it worn by the bride.

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  12. HonoréSeptember 30, 2020 at 5:49 PM

    Gorgeous! I’m sure it will be well treasured by the bride!

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  13. kathy bSeptember 30, 2020 at 6:10 PM

    It is such a joy to behold. A masterpiece!!! Thanks for the yarn tip

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  14. MinervaSeptember 30, 2020 at 6:20 PM

    That shawl is beautiful! I love sounds like beads clinking on a table, too. Somehow comforting. The beads that you chose are perfect for that lovely yarn.
    It's good to be back blogging!

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  15. GraceSeptember 30, 2020 at 6:36 PM

    Karen, the shawl is absolutely beautiful. What a lovely heirloom you have knitted for your future daughter-in-law! xo

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  16. BridgetOctober 1, 2020 at 7:56 AM

    Absolute perfection!

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  17. AnonymousOctober 1, 2020 at 9:03 AM

    That is so beautiful!

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  18. Needles and WoolOctober 1, 2020 at 9:11 AM

    It is so beautiful! The bride-to-be will love it!

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  19. JaneOctober 2, 2020 at 9:17 PM

    What a wonderful way to welcome the new bride into your family. That beautiful shawl is truly a labor of love. I have never put beads on a shawl or anything else. I hadn't thought of the sound they make when the shawl is placed on the table or the back of a chair.

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  20. PollyOctober 4, 2020 at 10:33 AM

    It's beautiful, a work of art.

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  21. sustainablemumOctober 8, 2020 at 4:30 AM

    Wow Karen, its beautiful. I do hope the bride to be loves it too. I still can't quite get my head round a 3hr bind off!

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