Pattern: Wing of the Moth
Yarn: Woolen Rabbit Whisper
Colorway: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Needles: US 6
Can you believe it took me well over a year to knit this shawl? Not because it is difficult, because it really isn't. In fact it is actually one of Anne's easier shawl patterns.
I started this back in the summer of 2009 and really moved right along on it. With Anne's usual consistent flow, it was easy enough that I took it to Fryeburg Fair to work on. That is where the trouble began....you see.....when the fair was over, I somehow managed to lose my chart keeper with all of my notes....grrr!
I tried a few times to figure out where I had left off, but by then I was distracted with other knits and this one was cast aside for a rainy day.
This fall was when that rainy day came around. Determined to finish up some of the UFO's kicking around here, I finally pulled this out of my knitting basket and figured out where I had left off.
Once found, I whipped right through the last element design and quickly remembered why I had enjoyed knitting this so long ago. I finished the shawl right after Thanksgiving, but did not get around to blocking it until just before Christmas.
The timing was perfect because it gave Courtney a chance to model it for me. This was the first time Courtney actually was willing to model for me as she is another one of my girls who does not like to be the center of attention. The coloring in this shawl however was just so perfect for her. The soft golden terra cotta and browns are perfect with her golden brown hair, freckles and hazel eyes. Thanks Courtney! See....it wasn't so bad now was it?
All in all I really enjoyed this knit!
I am sorry to hear about your surgery, Kim...feel better and stronger VERY SOON!!!
Posted by: Corinne | Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 08:56 PM
How are you faring with all the snow? Getting a lot of knitting and dying done?
Posted by: Julie | Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 07:09 PM
It is stunning in every way. Colour pattern , model, all adds up to one gorgeoous knit. Very happy you managed to find your place and finish it off. What's next?
Posted by: alison | Monday, January 10, 2011 at 04:46 PM
Nice design, I love it. Perfect for my mom, she's been looking for new patterns to work with, thanks for this post!
Posted by: Brad Fallon | Sunday, January 09, 2011 at 08:22 AM
Great design! Definitely gorgeous! Keep posting, thanks.
Brad Fallon
Posted by: Brad Fallon | Sunday, January 09, 2011 at 08:21 AM
Beautiful shawl! Love your lovely model :)
Posted by: Debbie | Monday, January 03, 2011 at 08:42 PM
Courtney should model your knits more often. The shawl is beautiful and so is she!
Posted by: Wool Winder | Friday, December 31, 2010 at 08:20 AM
I'm so glad you got back to this beautiful shawl - gorgeous shawl/daughter/photography!
Posted by: pat | Thursday, December 30, 2010 at 07:20 PM
Your daughter is your most wonderful creation...and the shawl is a close second! It's just beautiful...and the color is perfect for your daughter! I haven't knit much lace and have been afraid to tackle this pattern...even though I love it! Thanks for the inspiration...it's going to be on my "short list" for the new year for sure!
Posted by: Maureen | Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at 09:06 PM
Both are just beautiful Kim! Did she end up keeping the shawl??? :-)
Posted by: Patty | Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at 09:11 AM
Absolutely Beautiful! I love Anne's patterns, and it's such an inspiration to see them made up!
Love the color!
Posted by: Liz W in Missouri, USA | Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at 11:02 AM
And it came out so beautifully! I need a set of pretty girls to model FOs for me too!!
Posted by: Anne | Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at 08:14 AM
OKay, Manise stole my comment.
Courtney is so so beautiful, and full of personality. She doesn't do the wooden modeling (as I do). Love your shawl! Im impressed it ever came out of the UFO pile with that hurdle to get around.
Posted by: Laurie | Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at 08:02 AM
Courtney steals the show! Actually, the shawl is gorgeous and your yarn so exquisite. Your cooperative effort of dyeing, knitting and producing a lovely model was well done.
Posted by: margene | Monday, December 27, 2010 at 07:05 PM
you do such beautiful work! happy holidays, and here's to many more gorgeous projects :)
Posted by: Leah | Monday, December 27, 2010 at 05:18 PM
Oh, what a gorgeous knit! And I agree that the photos are stunning.. the shawl looks perfect on your beautiful daughter!
Posted by: Emily | Monday, December 27, 2010 at 04:47 PM
I'll steal Laurie's term: Stunning! Both shawl and daughter alike. :-)
Posted by: Manise | Monday, December 27, 2010 at 04:30 PM
Beautiful! The color is beautiful and does look gorgeous on your daughter.
I saw the pattern knitted up a year or more ago and bought the pattern but haven't knitted it up yet. Maybe 2011 will be the year.
Posted by: Suzanne | Monday, December 27, 2010 at 04:14 PM
Everything - from the model to the shawl - is exquisite! I hope Courtney got to keep it for all her efforts - it was beautiful on her.
Posted by: Peppermint Mocha Mama | Monday, December 27, 2010 at 04:02 PM
It was worth it. GORGEOUS! Gorgeous girl too! ;-)
Posted by: Jean | Monday, December 27, 2010 at 03:50 PM
Great photo shoot! Gorgeous shawl!
Posted by: Carole | Monday, December 27, 2010 at 02:15 PM
It's a gorgeous shawl, Kim..and Courtney's a beautiful girl!!!
Back to the shawl...love the pattern, adore the colour...I'm so envious of your talents!!
Happy New Year to you and your family! Keep knitting!!
Posted by: Peggy Mickelson | Monday, December 27, 2010 at 01:38 PM