Rosy Fingered Dawn
Knitter: Rebecca
Pattern/Fiber: Rosie Fingered Dawn, a shawl kit from Blackberry Ridge; their lace weight wool in six colors.
Details: Knitting began 03-17-2001 and ended 05-06-2001 ~ it was my first massive lace project, inspired by Evelyn Clark who had just knit one for herself and of course I had to do it, too. This shawl was a challenge for me and if I knew then what I now know about lace knitting then I would have gone up a needle size or two for the lace edging. In fact, if I ever run out of things to knit, I may just rip out the current edging and knit on a new one, sideways, so it will stretch better in the blocking.
Blackberry Ridge lace weight wool is a treat to knit with and Hazel Carter writes a classic pattern. The resulting shawl is cozy and warm.
The shawl pin is the design of Beth Richman, who sells her lovely enamel work at street fairs here in the Northwest (Upper Left Coast) and at LaTienda.
15 comments:
What an amazing shawl. The colors and the knitting are incredible and awe-inspiring. And, I mean that in the most sincere and admiring manner possible. What are the finished dimensions? Wow, you must have felt such a sense of accomplishment to create such beauty. (Yes, I am fawning, but it is worth it!)
It just makes me want to knit one, it is so gorgeous. The name is perfect for it.
I've always loved that shawl! I'm sure it looks lovely on you with your beautiful hair!
Oh wow, that's so gorgeous! And the pin is very nice.
Once again I am in awe of your knitting skill. EmBe
Oh, thats so beautiful. The Pin is amazing.. I have a hair fork thats similar.
Wonderful pictures :)
Nom nom nom.
Uh, I'm knitting a warshcloth, yet again. Perhaps I shall avoid posting pix this week *g*
This is way more than I can wrap my mind around!
This shawl is amazing. Love the yarn you used.
Gosh, that's pretty. I think I like the sturdiness of the edging.
Wow, very impressive! Looks so cozy too. I love that butterfly pin!!
wow wow and WOW
I've always loved that shawl, and your photos are just beautiful.
Thank you all for your kind words! If you ever want to see it in person, let me know and I'll bring it along to the next knit/spin event. Rebecca
It is gorgeous! If you are coming to Whidbey Spin-in, could you bring it?........Thanks....gail
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