I had mentioned that I would try and share with you some crafty news this week. I just finished another shawl so here goes...
This is the Cicely shawl that was featured in Taproot magazine. It's knitted out of Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece. I enjoyed knitting this pattern although the yarn is not my favorite. I knitted the lace border first and then picked up stitches for the body of the shawl.
I finished this shawl awhile ago. I love this yarn - Berroco Ultra Alpaca. It's super soft and a joy to knit. I'm sending this shawl off to my dear friend as a "prayer shawl". I've never done that before and found a lovely prayer shawl poem to send with it.
WILD POPPIES Shawl
Next up is the Wild Poppies Shawl. I didn't want to step on anyone's toes with using their photo so here's the link to the shawl pattern. I've ordered some glorious gradient yarn from Austria to make this pattern. And, of course I'm going to add some beads for embellishment! I'm so looking forward to starting this project.
Next up is the Wild Poppies Shawl. I didn't want to step on anyone's toes with using their photo so here's the link to the shawl pattern. I've ordered some glorious gradient yarn from Austria to make this pattern. And, of course I'm going to add some beads for embellishment! I'm so looking forward to starting this project.
Here's the shawl I just finished this week. It's really not my type of style as it is asymetrical and colored blocked. It's knitted from organic 100 cotton yarn. It was the yarn I received from the Little Woollie Yarn Club. Wow, this yarn was made in South Africa, was sent to Australia and traveled back to me in California!
Thank you everyone for visiting Lilly My Cat. Information for all of the above shawls can be found on my Ravelry page.
If you have the time, I'd love to hear what you have been up to lately. I will try and visit everyone's blog, too!
If you have the time, I'd love to hear what you have been up to lately. I will try and visit everyone's blog, too!
Wishing you the best,
Your shawls are beautiful, Pat! What a lovely idea to make a prayer shawl. I'm sure your friend is going to love this. The view from your balcony is very pretty, especially with those dramatic clouds. Too bad about not getting any rain, though. I'm crocheting a sweater for my grandson's first birthday in May, and also making him a quilt, so I will be working on that this weekend. Hope your weekend is sweet. Hugs xo Karen
ReplyDeleteI don't do knitting or crocheting but you surely are talented in that! Great sky! Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy Pat! I'm so impressed you've made them so quickly and the shawls look beautiful. The wild poppy one has such a pretty edging. x
ReplyDeleteLovely shawls. I have only crocheted shawls, but I'll have to give knitted shawls a go. Lovely photo of the rose tinted clouds. B x
ReplyDeleteI am very impressed with your shawls. I am a slow knitter and your idea of a 'quick' project amused me. I am currently wearing a scarf that I finished a couple of weeks ago but it's been on the go since before Christmas!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shawl, I love the idea of a prayer shawl so thoughtful. Take care. I could send some rain over your way we seem to be having plenty.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shawls. I want to learn to knit well enough to knit things as beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWOW WOW WOW Pat. So many shawls, all different and lovely and the prayer shawl, how touching is that, just wonderful. Very jealous you are in Little Woolies subscription, I keep thinking about it and wondering if I should. She is the designer next month of the crochet subscription box I receive can't wait to see what she has in store for us
ReplyDeleteWow you are certainly the queen of pretty shawls :-)!
ReplyDeleteI hope you will have some much wanted rain, I can sent some over from here? Love from Mirjam.
Beautiful shawls and an incredible photo of your view.
ReplyDeleteAll your shawls are very pretty and the photo of the view from your balcony is wonderful:)
ReplyDeleteFabulous shawls and love photo too, we have rain here this evening - not pleasant! Hope you have a great weekend and week ahead - hugs
ReplyDeleteThanks for your sweet reaction on my blog , we love a lot of the same nice things in life i guess ;-)! Mirjam.
ReplyDeleteYour knitting is so lovely - flawless, even stitches. I crochet a little and love to wear shawls, something none of my friends do, but I don't care. I make them in cotton thread, and always take one to a restaurant in summer, because the air conditioning makes me shiver.
ReplyDeleteYou know, I have never knitted a shawl! I should. The view from your balcony is to die for, stunning. We have more rain that I like, must send some your way. x
ReplyDeleteThose shawls are so beautiful. Glad you are having fun with yarn,
ReplyDeleteMeredith
Thanks for letting us see the lovely shawls you have been working on, Pat. I have been knitting some dishcloths for gifts for the last few days. Happy Weekend! xx
ReplyDeleteThey're beautiful shawls, Pat! I've never really been a shawl person but more recently I've been wearing them and I'm thinking now that I've been missing out! :-) xx
ReplyDeleteLove all your shawls but the poppy one looks wonderful. Great view. Rain? you can have ours as we always have too much in the UK, lol
ReplyDeleteI do love a nice shawl, haven't got round to knitting myself one yet, but its definitely on my to do list.
ReplyDeleteYour fingers must fly! I'm impressed with all the shawls you have knitted. I'm more of a crocheter and that is on a back burner right now. Thanks for your visit to my blog.
ReplyDeleteLove the shawls! And the photo is lovely! Hope you get some rain!
ReplyDeleteYour shawls are beautiful, I find shawls very versatile, great for cool evenings or for 'dressing up' a plain outfit.
ReplyDeleteI always admire any shawl. They just look like do much knitting in them. The poppy one is very pretty.
ReplyDeleteThe wild poppies shawl and yarn sent to you from Australia is perfect for today as it is our Anzac Day where we remember all those who have fought in our wars. Thank you for visiting me in Sorrento this week :)
ReplyDeleteWren x