I have finished the old mossy wall shawl.
Although those lovely ripples make a beautiful pattern and I do love the mossy, woodland tones of the yarns, I don't feel quite right in it.
Maybe I'm not a shawl wearing kind of girl afterall. I think I'll be wrapping this one around and wearing it like a scarf and that will probably be the end of my shawl knitting days.
Still, now it's finished I'm free to take up my crochet hook again for a spot of evening time 'one a day' grannying because after saying that I was all blanketed out, something has caught my eye. In fact it's been a bit of an obsession over the last two weeks and I've been trawling the yarn shops looking for the right yarns. Now I have my cast of yarns gathered and I'm ready to start but I will tell you all about it next time!
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PS: I didn't use both the tones of Koigu as I had originally planned. I felt the dark green one didn't work, so I substituted some Madeline Tosh sock yarn that I had left over from some gloves. Details are on ravelry if you're interested x
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It is ABSOLUTELY gorgeous but I understand how you feel about wearing shawls as shawls. I’m learning to look for patterns that are more shawl-scarf sort of things. Having it draped over one shoulder works better for me — doesn’t make me feel so dowdy. My BKF says that shawls are for tall, thin frames and I think she’s absolutely right — but, it’s all in how you wear it I guess. Still, you did a fabulous job on that shawl so I hope you find a way to wear it that works for you!
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Sometimes you just have to try these things to know that they aren’t for you. It looks lovely by the way.
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This is beautiful. The colours are stunning.
Claire
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What a shame you don’t like it now it’s done! I’m always like that with anything major I knit to wear, which is why I stick to hats, gloves and scarves!
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Oh I do like it to look at, just not to wear. I think that it’s more about how a shawl makes me feel – on some people a shawl looks sophisticated and elegant but I’m not getting that when I look in the mirror. Still it does work as a crumpled scarf type thing. I do agree about sticking to hats and gloves and scarves – there’s less disapointment if they don’t work out as you’ve not had to spend months and months making them.
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What an utterly exquisite shawl! You really are very talented indeed!!! I’ve also often wondered what on earth I would do with a shawl if I knitted one – I don’t seem to have a lifestyle to go with it (though I’m not sure what sort of lifestyle one should have!) But it’s so beautiful, I would give yourself ten stars for just completing it!
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It is so beautiful! What a lovely shawl!
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Love it – reminds me of a moth’s wings. I can never wear shawls, although they seem like the perfect solution – something just to go over your shoulders – I never feel right and end up trailing them about like the White Queen from Alice!
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I’m hoping that shawl wearing is an acquired art. I think I conquered the poncho last year, so there is still hope.
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It’s beautiful, of course. But shawls give me claustrophobia, or something like. You have to spend so much time worrying about them falling off and balancing them on your shoulders and messing with them – like putting a cage around the senses and bringing them too specifically inward. I’d have it on for three seconds before I threw it off and started to dance with the freedom – and then run. They’re a little like rocking chairs for me – good if you’re tired or pensive or sick or cold, but not for the busy. Lovely to look at, but small prisons. I have to have clothes I can put on and forget. Dance, dance, dance freely to the tune life sets at the moment – and a mother’s tune is madcap and changing.
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There’s a lot of beautiful shawl patterns about, not too sure how that’s happened. I see people making shawls all the time (in Ravelry at least) but I’ve yet to see one worn. I think most people wear them as scarves. I think it might be a big conspiracy 🙂 It’s a beautiful… sharf? It would be a shame not to wear it – wear it like a scarf.
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how did you get that shawl done so quickly!!? I think it looks beautiful even if you don’t wear it, it will look lovely draped casually over the back of a chair or settee. Or thrown over one shoulder when you are walking barefoot along a sandy beach in the Carribean!!! As I am a big copycat and knitting the shawl too, when you are going to THAT beach, give me a shout and I’ll be happy to go with you and we can “drape” shawls together haha!!
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It’s lovely! I was hesitant about shawls as well, but have ended up using the one I made quite a bit for evening walks, sitting in the garden in the evening and those times when you don’t know if you need a jumper or not! I just pop it in my bag and there have been lots of times i’ve been grateful for it!
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It is beautiful but I know exactly what you mean about wearing a shawl. Much nicer as a scarf!
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the colours you have used are so pretty. what a gorgeous pattern this is! and lovely work ♥
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Julie
You did an amazing job. Perhaps if it doesn’t suit you, you can sell it and use the money to purchase yarn for your blanket. Both my daughters wear shawls around their shoulders and tied around the waist (oh to be able to do that again) but their choice of colour is always black, black and beige……… Have you considered using it as a throw over a small table or chair or as a drape on the edge of a large picture? I would be just very satisfied if I completed it in such a short time. Well Done……….Back to Bunny making perhaps???? I am looking forward to your new batch.
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Your shawl looks absolutely beautiful – I love the colors! If you don’t want to wear it as a scarf I’m sure it would make a lovely gift to someone.
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I love it and would happily give it ( or any of your creations for that matter) a home but I think you should drape it somewhere and admire the beautiful yarn and the pretty pattern.
I’m so looking forward to seeing what you have planned for your next project.
Have a lovely day x
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Wow, you are a fast worker! It’s beautiful, I love the colours. I made a dark green shawl a couple of years ago and, like you, prefer to wear it as a scarf. The difference between the two styles is about 10 years on me, lol! Can’t wait to see what you’re planning next! xx
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I love knitting shawls but have had the same dilemma-Am I a shawl person? As I’m 61, I don’t want to appear as an old granny (even if I am one!) However, I am overcoming that feeling, as I find them so useful. I’m not really a cardigan person, so a shawl fills the gap between being cosy or shivering in short sleeves. I also like shawlettes (what a pretentious word!) or small wraps-I find them quite useful. I’m knitting ‘Sheldon’ off Wendyknits’ blog, and I really like that. Only takes 1 skein of Madelinetosh sock
Happy knitting Liz Phillips xxx
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It looks beautiful Julie – I love the purpley edging. Lucy x
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I’m knitting a shawl too and wondering if I am a shawl girl! I guess I won’t know until it’s finished.
I do love the colours in yours, though!
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The thing with shawls is getting the right shape for how you want to wear it. I think the long, narrow short row shawls are so popular precisely because they are so easy to look good in. But this is a truly lovely knit Julie 😀
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Very pretty indeed! I keep knitting myself shawls and then thinking I look like a granny when wearing them – I have found wearing them like a bandana, looped round the neck with the long point at the front, suddenly makes them look a whole lot better. Not if it’s a big shawl though, then I just look like I’m wearing a bib…I guess it’s just a knack I don’t have!
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That looks absolutely gorgeous, what lovely tones! There’s an art to wearing a shawl but I’m not quite sure what it is! (On average the American knitters seemed more clued about wearing these things!) 🙂
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so lovely:)
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I am obessed with knitting but I have never knitted a shawl before. That one is just beautiful well done you
From Lily
Northern Ireland
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It is beautiful, the blend of colours is wonderful.x
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You are so funny!!! I look at that and fall all over myself. I’m going to have to make me one. I love the flowiness of it. So feminine and romantic!
I’m working on a sweater right now for my little sister’s new baby boy. The thing is full of cables and what not. Hopefully it will turn out. You never know with me!! Every knitting project turns into an adventure.
I think you should wear this as a shawl…. 😀 I think you should put it on as a shawl, go out into your lovely back yard at dusk, tip your head back, reach your hands out holding onto the ends, and twirl…… 😀
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Julie, your shawl is gorgeous! You have chosen my favourite colours (great minds think alike, right?) I have knitted several shawls, especially when I find a pattern I like. I love this pattern! They work best for me when I put one over my shoulders on a cool evening, summer or winter. Sometimes sitting outside on a summer night, a shawl gives you the perfect touch of warmth. Other times, it saves turning up the heat in the winter! Hope you enjoy your Old Mossy Wall Shawl, however you wear it!
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I love it !!!
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I love the new heading to your home page….how brilliant you are at picking the right colours, items and poses to create the perfect picture 🙂 They are always so inspiring!
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