The first knit of 08 has finally arrived - and what a beauty she is! A positive in a world right now that had been ruled by the negative. I really really appreciate all of your comments and if I didn't get to email you all back personally please know I really took in what you said!
One of the three actually turned into a positive while the other two are still in the neg. I am good though, these things are actually not affecting personally but close friends. Still gets one down though I'm also in the most stressful part of my admissions season with lots of emotional parents so my knitting has really become an escape. I really appreciated this shawl and it's fulfilling nature. The hexagons were being knitted up quickly to provide that FO allure but still kept me interested.
I had trouble reading the pattern at first thinking that the pattern repeat was to be done six times in total rather than 6 times around. Once that was figured out these little hexagons were being produced 2 to 3 a day. Before I knew it they were blocking out on my carpet ready to be crocheted together.
Pattern: Medallion Shawl by Norah Gaughn from VK 07/08
Yarn: Rowan Silk Wool, 6 balls
Needles: Size 7 16in. circs, F5 hook
I am so happy with this shawl. It allowed me to do some lace, get the dust of my crochet hook, and feel good in a time when lots were making me feel sad/anxious. I'm also giving this to my mother who you KNOW is gonna give me that hug/kiss/"ohmygodiloveit!".
Hooray to that!
Oh and for all you NYCers.... GO GIANTS!!! ETA: We're going to the SUPERBOWL!!
That is truly fabulous! it was nice to meet you at P's yarns yesterday.
Posted by: regina | January 20, 2008 at 05:40 PM
Wow that came out so wonderful!! I love the color choice. Funny part is that I completely skipped over this pattern in the VK magazine, but now I have to give everything another look!
Posted by: Peacock Chic | January 20, 2008 at 05:45 PM
Your shawl is really, really beautiful!!
I hope things work out for your friends. I know how difficult it is to see someone you care about suffer.
Posted by: Kirsten | January 20, 2008 at 05:47 PM
How gorgeous! This caught my eye in the latest Vogue and it's so nice to see that it's just as beautiful in real life - I love, love the color too.
Posted by: mel | January 20, 2008 at 06:10 PM
Lovely shawl! The hexagons remind me a bit of snowflakes.
Posted by: Meghan | January 20, 2008 at 06:44 PM
Is there anything you don't look good in? That's so much prettier than the photo in the mag. And I'm with you, GO GIANTS!
Posted by: Leslie | January 20, 2008 at 06:53 PM
Is there anything you don't look good in? That's so much prettier than the photo in the mag. And I'm with you, GO GIANTS!
Posted by: Leslie | January 20, 2008 at 06:53 PM
It's a beauty!!!
Posted by: grumperina | January 20, 2008 at 07:08 PM
Wow, it is so beautiful!
Posted by: Melissa | January 20, 2008 at 07:11 PM
I saw your shawl as the picture loaded and I literally gasped! it is so beautiful! and the picture is so well done!
I've been reading your blog for a while now and I love your projects! you do such good work! and it is so inspiring!
Posted by: Claudia | January 20, 2008 at 10:35 PM
it looks fantastic! I really love it.
and woooo, Giants! that was an awesome (nerve-wracking) game!
Posted by: jess | January 20, 2008 at 10:47 PM
It looks incredible!!! Great job. And I'm a sucker for that green!
- Julie
Posted by: Julie | January 20, 2008 at 11:15 PM
Gorgeous shawl in the prettiest green ever! Hope the wrongs become right soon.
Posted by: loopylulu | January 20, 2008 at 11:30 PM
i love the shawl! i wish i could crochet.
and WOW, what an amazing football game, right?!
Posted by: mai | January 21, 2008 at 12:09 AM
Oh.. so those little coaster-like disc are made into this! Clever!
Posted by: Ginger aka Beethoven | January 21, 2008 at 05:32 AM
It's beautiful! I love the color.
Goooooooo GIANTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: amyh | January 21, 2008 at 06:44 AM
A lurker de-lurking here.
That is absolutely lovely! I was just looking at the pattern the other night and now you have totally convinced me that I need one!
Posted by: Hasbu | January 21, 2008 at 06:47 AM
that is beautiful - a wonderful departure from the "normal" shaped shawls! Leave it to Norah!
PS - Pats fan here! Uh oh!!! :)
Posted by: stacey | January 21, 2008 at 08:45 AM
Just lovely, you are a maestro! And I am sure your are pumped about yesterday's result!:)
Posted by: Heather | January 21, 2008 at 09:12 AM
Wow! That's a beauty! You've convinced me to add it to my queue.
Posted by: Kelley | January 21, 2008 at 09:16 AM
That's really beautiful.
Greetings from Costa Rica
Posted by: Becka | January 21, 2008 at 09:32 AM
OMG, dude! This is GORGEOUS!! IluvitIluvitIluvit!
Posted by: Nonnahs | January 21, 2008 at 10:34 AM
I really love that shawl - especially the color and how it drapes. Good job!
Posted by: Kim | January 21, 2008 at 01:28 PM
That is really a lovely shawl.
Posted by: Francesca | January 21, 2008 at 05:33 PM
it's beautiful! love the color you chose, too.
i'm a packers fan and even though i'm super bummed we lost i'll route for any team to beat the patriots.
Posted by: meg | January 21, 2008 at 06:02 PM