Don't be afraid to explore;
Without exploration there are no discoveries
Don't be afraid of partial solutions;
Without the tentative there is no accomplishment.
Den Ming~Dao
Pattern: Beach Glass
Yarn: Woolen Rabbit Muireann (linen/silk blend)
Needles: US 5
What a delightful pattern this was to knit. Perfect lace for both beginner and experienced knitters. Another shawl I was sad to see come to an end.
When I was a young girl I lived very close to the ocean and the trinket I loved most on those lazy long days at the ocean was beach glass. It was one of my most prized collections back then.
As you probably have guessed green is my favorite color and the glass I was most drawn to in those young days was the pale washed glass from discarded old coke bottles. I loved that soft,worn, cool green glass and it was this color that I tried to capture in my yarn color.
The yarn that I used is a blend of silk and linen. It is a tricky yarn to wind as it breaks easily, but it is worth the effort.....it is very soft, but has wonderful stitch definition.
I blocked this shawl hard and the yarn held up well, so over all I am pleased enough that it will be listed in the store later next week.
Thank you Susan for such an enjoyable knit!
Very Very Pretty! I love the border.
Posted by: Robin | Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 11:10 PM
I love the shawl on the invisible whatever.... it's floating in the air!
Posted by: Jewel | Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 05:42 PM
It's so beautiful!
Posted by: tiennie | Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 11:34 PM
We live on the coast in Maine, and we love hunting for beach glass! We have a lot, and sometimes, I don't know where to put it all! It's sad, in a way, to think that people have thrown so much glass in the sea.
Your shawl is lovely, the yarn gorgeous. I love that pattern!
Posted by: Debbie | Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 08:06 AM
So elegant, delicate, feminine and lovely!
Posted by: Jenny | Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 08:25 AM
You're welcome!
When I was a little kid, my grandmother kept a bowl full of beach glass at her house in Needham. My aunt lived in Florida and my grandmother collected it when she went down south to visit. I spent hours sorting the pieces. Florida was a very exotic place to a 5-year-old from Massachusetts.
Posted by: susan | Friday, June 19, 2009 at 11:38 PM
oh, that is SO pretty! i just love those big holes . . .
Posted by: anne | Friday, June 19, 2009 at 11:31 AM
Gorgeous! I can't wait to make that one myself. You know, when I first saw the photos on Ravelry, I thought it was white or off-white. As soon as you mentioned that pale green sea glass color, it looked pale green! Weird.
Posted by: Marcia | Friday, June 19, 2009 at 10:45 AM
that shawl is fabulous- and I too, love the name of it. It brings lovely memories.
and what a cool thing you did with the 1st image!!
Posted by: Teyani | Friday, June 19, 2009 at 09:52 AM
Beautiful! I may have to go buy more knitting needles again...
Posted by: gayle | Friday, June 19, 2009 at 09:13 AM
That's beautiful, Kim. The yarn looks so perfectly drapey.
Posted by: Kathy | Friday, June 19, 2009 at 08:54 AM
Beautiful, Kim! You inspired me to start mine...
(((hugs)))
Posted by: knitnana | Friday, June 19, 2009 at 08:50 AM
I have a glass jar on my kitchen windowsill filled with beach glass collected over the years - green is my favorite too! Your shawl is just beautiful!
Posted by: Pat | Friday, June 19, 2009 at 07:49 AM
Kim, it's gorgeous! Love the softness of the color. Susan always writes the best patterns. I can't wait to knit one for myself.
Posted by: margene | Friday, June 19, 2009 at 07:28 AM
It's gorgeous!
Posted by: Carole | Friday, June 19, 2009 at 07:18 AM
beautiful! Will have to add it to my queue.
Posted by: heather | Friday, June 19, 2009 at 06:49 AM
Beautiful, and I love the model's commentary.
Posted by: Laurie | Friday, June 19, 2009 at 06:38 AM
The shawl came out so pretty! I look forward to seeing the yarn in your shop....great job!
Posted by: Carol | Friday, June 19, 2009 at 06:30 AM
My goodness look at my droopy drawers...perhaps it is time for me to purchase a new pair of work pants? By the way how did you get that floating shawl image that I know was attached to my body?? Do tell...love you...nite!
Posted by: Stacey Burnell | Friday, June 19, 2009 at 02:31 AM
Beautiful! Exciting new yarn base too. Is that Stacey modeling for you?
Posted by: Manise | Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 10:45 PM