Monday, August 20, 2012

Ahhh....

The insane summer heat is finally just a sweaty, sticky memory. I actually pulled a shawl out this morning. I never showed you this one. It's one of my favourites.

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Textured shawl recipe by Orlane, a free pattern on Ravelry. There are lots of beautiful examples of this pattern. Like this one, this one, and this one.

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I used Madeline Tosh Eyre, in a lovely greyish blue colourway (sadly discontinued)

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A pure knitting and wearing pleasure.

How about you, are you excited that cooler days are back?

13 comments:

  1. NessAugust 20, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    Oh man, I have this shawl in my queue to knit up this fall (with Madtosh Tosh Merino Worsted), but I might have to start it a little sooner after seeing yours!

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  2. martha August 20, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    I knit this last winter for a family friend in a nursing home. This is so lovely, I may have to knit another!

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  3. JodiAugust 20, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    So pretty! I've made one of these, too, and I keep it on my desk chair in the winter. I used Silky Wool, a favorite yarn for its light weight and nubby texture.

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  4. CelticCastOnAugust 21, 2012 at 5:25 AM

    No cooler days in these parts yet and I'm not quite ready for them to come just yet. The only thing that doesn't love the heat is my hair but other than that I can't get enough.

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  5. Margie OomenAugust 21, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    i think i might do some knitting while sitting by the ocean next week
    thinking of you

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  6. craftivoreAugust 21, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Absolutely divine! I would like to walk in your subtle neutrals for a day and you can have my color explosion. The mutual adoration continues.

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  7. CarmenAugust 21, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    Sorry Nicole, but the hot, sticky weather is coming back for a few days his weekend. Zut!

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  8. harmony and rosieAugust 21, 2012 at 5:43 PM

    It's beautiful Nicole, and I love that first photo .. such a relaxed image.

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  9. GeninneAugust 22, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Your knitting is just gorgeous Nicole! and your home is so welcoming and cozy. ♥ Hugs to you from Mexico.

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  10. alessandraAugust 23, 2012 at 6:45 AM

    beautiful shawl! also that corner looks very snuggly.

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  11. UnknownAugust 25, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    The color and texture are so lovely.
    Imagining you knitting this shawl...
    Mm... nice. :)
    I wish I were a bit more patient to create knitted items like this. Although I can't make one, it is so good to see the one made by you. ♥

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  12. Lori annSeptember 10, 2012 at 2:48 AM

    i think i need one of these now, love yours very much!

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  13. KaylovesvintageSeptember 16, 2012 at 4:41 AM

    beautiful

    have to take some knitting lessons

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Merci, my sweeties, for taking the time to leave a comment!