Tuesday, September 15, 2020

In Which I Can Finally Call Myself a Knitter

I have resisted making a shawl ever since I started knitting in 2013. I've often been tempted to add one to my queue, especially as so many knitters seem to find them indispensable! Could I really even call myself a knitter without a shawl in my repertoire? *wink* But I've always found shawls a bit troublesome with little ones to wrangle, and worried knitting one would be a waste of both time and yarn. Then I saw Catherine's Cowboys and Angels shawls last May, and I knew I was in trouble! Lack of suitable yarn held me up for a while, but at last I came into possession of 4 skeins of Vidalana Lofti DK in the colorway "Mittens." It's purple-and-white, but it reads pink from a distance. 



This shawl was such a treat to knit! The pattern is by Isabell Kraemer, and it's so well-written. It kept me company through many a hot summer afternoon, while the littles frolicked at the splash pad and I sheltered in the shade.



The details in this pattern were what really attracted me -- lattice, bobbles, texture. My yarn was a bit heavier than the pattern called for, so it ended up thick and cozy. Which suits me just fine, because I've discovered that a shawl is quite a comforting thing. And comfort is something that's quite welcome in this heavy, weary year. I love to wrap myself up in and enjoy the warmth and peace. At least until I'm called away by a child or a task, which usually happens within five minutes...



I'm glad I finally succumbed to shawl knitting, though I know better than to let it become a habit. And I have a feeling my current queue (which only seems to get longer, not shorter) will keep my busy for a while!




10 comments:

  1. It's so pretty and the color is stunning! Shawls are my favorite thing to knit;-)
    Eliane

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    1. Eliane,

      Thank you! I can definitely understand love for shawl-knitting now :-)

      Cheers,
      Shannon

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  2. Oh, how gorgeous! The yarn is perfect for the pattern, and I think your appreciation of the larger size will only increase as the weather cools. Well done!

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    1. Thank you for your kind words! I'm certainly looking forward to some cooler weather -- this shawl, a book, and a mug of tea would be perfect together...

      Cheers,
      Shannon

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  3. What a beautiful pattern! Great choice, and I love the color.

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  4. Lace shawls have been what drew me to knitting, and I've downloaded tons, I still have tons even after trying to curb the excess, but I'm not sure how many I've actually knitted, I think three for me and two for other people? I've lost my knitting motivation, maybe shawl weather will inspire me, I'm just not wanting to wear nice stuff to my archaic work situation that might get invisibly "tainted."

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    1. Lace shawls are so, so beautiful -- maybe I can find an excuse to make a daintier shawl one day! I hope you get your knitting mojo back soon!

      Cheers,
      Shannon

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  5. Shannon,

    Your shawl is stunning! Absolutely a work of art. I love the texture and color you chose. Shawls are wonderful on a cool autumn morning.

    Sarah

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    1. Sarah,

      Thank you for your kind words! I love it when something practical can be beautiful, too.

      Cheers,
      Shannon

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