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February 27, 2008
Blogless Sharon's Shawl
The observant among you may have noticed that in yesterday's SPA photo of Blogless Sharon, she is wearing a lace shawl. This does not make her unique at SPA. After all, SPA is a showcase of hand knit shawls, sweaters, scarves, mittens, hats and other wooly things. What makes this photo of Sharon unique, however, is that the shawl she is wearing is her first ever lace shawl. And, while I had nothing to do with her succesful execution of the pattern, I did block it for her.
Now, blocking is not one of my favorite things to do. I think it's a royal pain in the ass, frankly. However, when Sharon - who took spinning lessons with me, who drives me to every fiber event we attend, who hosted Winebeck and Rumbeck with me, who is basically always there for me - asked me to block her shawl, well, I was not about to say no.
And while it was in my possession, I did happen to snap a few photos of it.
The pattern is Susan's Forest Canopy Shoulder Shawl and I think Sharon did a marvelous job, don't you?
Posted by Carole at February 27, 2008 6:30 AM
Comments
I noticed it right away on Saturday -- it's gorgeous and she did a fabulous job!
Posted by: Kathy at February 27, 2008 6:50 AM
Carole you are a sweet friend. And her FCS is divine!
Posted by: Beck at February 27, 2008 7:00 AM
Beautiful! Yarn?
Posted by: DebbieB at February 27, 2008 7:05 AM
I was admiring her shawl this weekend; it's gorgeous!
Posted by: Julie at February 27, 2008 7:08 AM
It is beautiful! Blogging by proxy, anyone?
Posted by: Danielle at February 27, 2008 7:22 AM
Indeed, Sharon a marvelous job on her shawl! Sharon needs to get a blog.
We'd all like that ;-)
Posted by: Carol at February 27, 2008 7:26 AM
She did indeed, The shawl, it's a Beauty.
Posted by: marianne at February 27, 2008 7:28 AM
Hah! I read that first as "Block IS my favorite thing..." Still, you got beautiful results, no?
Posted by: Jen in CT at February 27, 2008 7:33 AM
Hah! I read that first as "Blocking IS my favorite thing..." Still, you got beautiful results, no?
Posted by: Jen in CT at February 27, 2008 7:33 AM
Wow! There isn't a single stitch gone wrong in the whole thing. Beautiful!!!
Posted by: margene at February 27, 2008 7:44 AM
It's gorgeous! What yarn did Sharon use? She did a wonderful job.
I have to say I hate blocking as well although I have reluctantly come to see the value in it...reluctantly!
Posted by: Cynthia at February 27, 2008 7:52 AM
Beautiful detail on those photos, Carole! Nice knitting, too.
Posted by: Dave Daniels at February 27, 2008 7:54 AM
Lovely job, Sharon!
Posted by: Norma at February 27, 2008 7:54 AM
It's very beautiful! What yarn did she use? Nice job blocking and photographing it, too. I like how the stitch definition really pops out.
Posted by: Beth at February 27, 2008 8:02 AM
You gave it back??
Posted by: Deb at February 27, 2008 8:06 AM
I hate to block, too, but it's worth the hassle for something this pretty!
Posted by: Chris H at February 27, 2008 8:07 AM
Great photos! I noticed it, however, was not aware that this was her first FOray into lace shawl knitting! She was wearing a shirt that had one of the yarn colors in it. Nice job Sharon!
Posted by: Manise at February 27, 2008 8:21 AM
She did a great job on it!
Posted by: Wool Winder at February 27, 2008 8:23 AM
She did do a wonderful job. I love the color. And what a nice friend you are to block it for her!
Posted by: Erin at February 27, 2008 8:27 AM
Gorgeous...love that yarn!
Posted by: Robin in VA at February 27, 2008 8:32 AM
Sharon: The shawl is beautiful!! Now get a blog so we can see all your stuff.
Carole: You're a good friend to block a shawl. Make her get a blog would ya.
Posted by: Karen at February 27, 2008 8:36 AM
She did a gorgeous job on the shawl and you did a great job on the blocking. It's not one of my favorite things either.
Posted by: Kelly at February 27, 2008 8:37 AM
I hope Sharon gets to read all of the comments! The shawl is gorgeous! I'll block the next one Sharon! Get going!
Posted by: Teresa C at February 27, 2008 8:37 AM
Wow! Sharon did a beautiful job! It's gorgeous.
Posted by: Kirsten at February 27, 2008 8:41 AM
I certainly do. Yay Sharon! And yay you for doing the blocking. That is a labor of love.
Posted by: Lucia at February 27, 2008 8:58 AM
You are so sweet, can I just say that? I love people who are good friends.
The shawl is stunning. FCS is one of my favorite patterns ever!
Posted by: Sunflowerfairy at February 27, 2008 9:00 AM
So lovely I had to go add the pattern to my queue!
Posted by: Chris at February 27, 2008 9:04 AM
She did a fantastic job. I really love the color of the yarn.
Posted by: Hillary at February 27, 2008 9:12 AM
heh heh - have camera will spy beautiful knitting, eh?
It's lovely.
Posted by: Teyani at February 27, 2008 9:35 AM
Gorgeous! I'm so jealous that you got to go to SPA.
Posted by: Jessica at February 27, 2008 9:38 AM
Sharon did a beautiful job on that shawl. It's great having good friends!
Posted by: Lisa at February 27, 2008 9:46 AM
Absolutely gorgeous. You did a wonderful job with the blocking. Perhaps we should all ask you to block our FOs.
Posted by: Mary in Boston at February 27, 2008 9:50 AM
Beautiful!
Posted by: Lynne at February 27, 2008 10:26 AM
I like the shawl, but I LOVE the terms "Winebeck" and "Rumbeck".
Posted by: Carrie at February 27, 2008 10:46 AM
Gorgeous shawl! What yarn is this? It is perfect for this pattern... will have to look at adding to my "to knit" list.
Posted by: Tonni at February 27, 2008 10:58 AM
Beautiful! I love the yarn she used.
Posted by: elizabeth at February 27, 2008 11:15 AM
I recognize that pretty shawl! I saw it wandering around this weekend! It's beautiful. You both did a wonderful job!
Posted by: Carolyn at February 27, 2008 11:27 AM
Lovely shawl - and a great blocking job.
Posted by: JessaLu at February 27, 2008 12:07 PM
It is a beautiful shawl that's been beautifully blocked.
Posted by: Cookie at February 27, 2008 12:19 PM
Beautiful shawl! Made me look at the pattern again.
Posted by: Ina at February 27, 2008 1:06 PM
That is a beautiful shawl and such a wonderful pairing of color and lace.
Posted by: Sarah at February 27, 2008 1:37 PM
Re: Feb 22 - YOU make my world a better place Carole. :)
Re: SPA - I'm so jealous. One of these days I'm going to get to attend all the best things. Hopefully you'll still be going too. XOXOX
Posted by: Laura at February 27, 2008 3:25 PM
It is a fabulous shawl and looked great on her! You are a good friend :-)
I got me some blocking wires a few weeks ago and they really do make blocking so much easier.
Posted by: Kim at February 27, 2008 4:48 PM
You are a true friend indeed. Then again, I already knew that.
Her shawl is so totally beautiful. I can't believe it's her first lace.
Posted by: ~Kristie at February 27, 2008 5:04 PM
I did notice Sharon's shawl! Rumbeck? Winebeck? When are the next ones??????
Posted by: lisa at February 27, 2008 6:59 PM
It might just be me, but it looks like a lot of tiny menorahs! I love the colors!
Posted by: Brandy at February 27, 2008 7:43 PM
Sharon did a fabulous job. And so did you.
Posted by: Laurie at February 27, 2008 10:40 PM
I was going to ask you what lace pattern that was---it doesn't look anything like my FCS; in fact, it looked different from anything I've seen. It's beautiful---are my eyes playing tricks on me?
Posted by: Alarming Female at February 27, 2008 11:37 PM
It's a beautiful shawl. Sharon did a great job!
Posted by: Wanda at February 28, 2008 12:44 AM
Fantastic!!
Tell Sharon I'm admiring it all the way from Disneyland. ;)
Posted by: susan at February 28, 2008 12:46 AM
Wow, all those comments thank you everyone. I'm really inspired now. I honestly didn't think I was capable of lace. by the way, It's Brooks Farm merino from Rhinebeck. Thanks to all.
Posted by: blogless sharon at February 28, 2008 10:57 AM
I didn't know that was Sharon's first ever shawl! It is gorgeous and I didn't tell her that, 'cause I am a schmuck.
Posted by: Martha at February 28, 2008 10:58 AM
Oh yay, you converted another one! :-) Bonus points! :-)
Sharon's FCS is fabulous. I didn't even recognize the pattern at first--but I think it's just because the fabric was pulled so taut by the pins.
Posted by: Beth S. at February 28, 2008 12:51 PM
oh wow - that is just stunning!
Posted by: E at February 29, 2008 1:28 PM
Those photos make me want to knit one. I guess that's what blogs are for.
Posted by: Li_B at March 2, 2008 12:58 PM
