Sunshine Yellow Shawl


Finally, finally I am posting about this shawl.  I must say that I'm in love with it and it was worth the crazy stitch patterns.  I confess I wasn't a fan of the first stitch pattern because it was unreadable.  I find I dislike writing down which row I'm on so I don't do it, and my locking stitch marker system didn't help so it was guess work on my part.  I think I guessed correctly.


I will wear the shawl like the above photo. Oh so cozy warm and so so soft :)


The pattern is Laminaria, the yarn is Manos Lace and my project page is here.  Modifications were six repeats of the star pattern and a full eight repeats of the blossom chart.  I squeaked by with enough yarn....barely-eliminating the last purl row before bind off.


Oh and the knitting surgery went well.  It was a dropped stitch and I fixed it as best as I could.  Only I know where it is and I have a difficult time finding it.  It saddens me that it exists but well....we can't all be perfect all the time, right?

Also I wanted to add that a sweet friend of mine on Ravelry has posted a shawl pattern of her own design, the proceeds up through the end of October are going to a very worthy cause.  If you're interested pop over to Melissa's blog and maybe purchase this lovely pattern.

Comments

  1. Karen, the shawl is stunning! It is such a beautiful and intricate pattern, and the yellow will be such a welcome pop of color in the cooler month. GORGEOUS!!

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  2. I think it is the most beautiful shawl I have ever seen Karen.
    Love the yellow!!!!
    The intricate pattern is simply lovely- you are amazingly talented....swoon.

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  3. What a beautiful shawl! An exquisite pattern which you pulled off BEAUTIFULLY! And I love the name of it...Sunshine! A perfect pick me up for a gloomy day!

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  4. Well, I certainly can tell why you've been so excited over this one.....I think it is one of the most beautiful shawls I've ever seen!!!! AND---the yellow is perfect!!!!! Lovely, lovely!!!

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  5. Ahhhh, so beautiful! Really and truly. You know I love everything you make, but this color has me. Right from the start. This will be a shawl you enjoy quite a bit in the coming cooler (yay!) days. :)

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  6. Your Laminaria is absolutely beautiful, Karen! The gorgeous yellow yarn really shows off the pattern. Well Done! Glad your knitting surgery went well.

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  7. Wow, wow, wow! Your shawl is amazing! I love it around your shoulders and worn around the neck too. And I'm so glad you were able to take care of the dropped stitch. Really, I am in awe...

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  8. It came out as beautiful as I thought it would :-) I love that it looks light enough to drape around your neck but not so warm that you will sweat to death! Being perfect is over-rated anyway. Enjoy your new hand knit!

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  9. I have been looking forward to seeing this beauty blocked! It is gorgeous!

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  10. Beautiful!! That star stitch is one of my favorite stitch patterns--I love estonian stitches.

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  11. Awww stunning! And totally love the colour, pattern - everything about it!
    Love Leanne

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  12. Fabulous, Karen! It turned out just great.

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  13. Once again Karen I see a masterpiece created from your needles. Your shawl is just beautiful and I hope you have many chances to wear it.

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  14. I've had this shawl queued forever, Karen ~ it's awesome in yellow!

    thanks for giving out my link ~ very nice of you! :)
    Melissa

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  15. you are a wonder with those knitting needles...this is gorgeous!

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  16. Beautiful!! The shawl is a ray of sunshine.

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  17. Shawls always amaze me when they come off the needles and no longer look like tangled bits of fiber. This is absolutely stunning, Karen! Wonderful!

    And I am loving the pattern your friend designed. Definitely going to purchase soon.

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  18. Absolutely beautiful! You are so talented.
    Love,
    Marie

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  19. So beautiful! The pattern and that yellow, love it!

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  20. Very pretty, and the color makes me happy!

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  21. Simply stunning! You make lace knitting look so easy!

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  22. Wow! It's absolutely gorgeous!!!! And that sunny color looks very beautiful and bright, just perfect for the autumn.

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  23. Soooooo very, very beautiful, Karen! It is "sunshine on my (your) shoulders makes me happy...". I'll be hearing John Denver all day. ;) LOVE this cheerful, cozy shawl. blessings ~ tanna

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  24. *WOW*!!!! I love, love, love your shawl. Yellow is my favoritest color, and lace is my favoritest pattern. It looks like a really wearable shawl, too-perfect for September and October, and then again in the spring. ♥

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  25. Great color, very pretty

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  26. Thank you for sharing the link to the pattern. I've purchased it as a gift to one of my SnB friends who has beaten breast cancer. :-)

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  27. Wow wow wow! Those photos are amazing, and the color is just glorious! I am so glad you had enough yarn to finish!

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  28. Such a lovely shawl, I bet it will brighten your mood whenever you wear it!

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  29. Karen, what a gorgeous shawl!!! The color is just lovely and it looks so soft and cozy.....another perfect project!!!

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