Bright Sunshiney Day
May 5, 2008 by knitterbunny
Knit from my own handspun Merino/Corriedale blend roving that I purchased from Maine Woods Yarn and Fiber on Etsy, this lovely shawl finally graces the Japanese Maple tree. While I originally started this shawl as a triangular shawl in February, the design just wasn’t speaking to me. There was something that just didn’t quite mesh between the yarn and the pattern, so it was subsequently ripped and rethought.
I decided on a different shape for the shawl at that point, feeling that a rectangular stole-type shawl would be a better fit for the yardage and colors. Which then left me with the puzzle of the pattern. Happily, Gabrielle sent me some lovely green beads and it inspired me to flip through most of my pattern books resulting in the choice of the Rose Lace pattern (also known as Rose Trellis Lace).
It’s hard to see the bead accent to the center of each floral pattern, but they sparkle in the sunshine outside. It’s the perfect touch to finish this shawl.
WOW!! What a great color, and against the red is even more striking!
Beautiful! Hand spun and hand knit…you must be so proud. It looks fantastic.
its beautiful
The beads do show a little, but I’ll bet they’re spectacular in person.
Gorgeous.
Absolutely stunning!
beautiful! I love that yellow!
It’s beautiful!
One of my neighbors has a really stumpy looking bush like that–I immediately thought of you when I saw it. Yours is much nicer looking!
Lovely!
beautiful shawl! out of curiosity, where do you wear something like this? seems too pretty to wear to most places…
Can you feel me grinning all the way from London?!
That’s absolutely fabulous! I am really pleased that it’s worked out so well for you…just how lovely is that?
Roll on the State Fair!
Gx
Ps, Ren - I reckon that a shawl like this is flexible - wear it with jeans and a top on a summer evening stroll back from the pub, use it to dress up a dressy dinner outfit. Out to knit nights with friends, pretty much anywhere, anytime!
That is gorgeous! The colors and the pattern are just perfect.
So gorgeous! I love how the maple leaves bring out the darker shades in the stole.
It’s beautiful!