I designed it as a half-pi shawl (i.e. the increases are made in concentric rings rather than in rays) with three sections of leafy lace stitch patterns and a garter stitch border. The final lace pattern, "ivy leaf," gives it a gently scalloped edge. I'm in love with it.
I knew I wanted to knit such a shawl as soon as Mountain Man gave me this yarn. The entire process -- inspiration, sketching, swatching, calculating, knitting -- took just two weeks. I really kicked into high gear for this one because I did so want to finish it on this trip!!
I'm very proud of how this pattern turned out, and I'll definitely be writing it up. Any ideas for pattern names? I'd love to hear your thoughts.
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ey! great pics!
youre doin a good job with this blog!
you named it already: Hills of Vermont.
I can't wait for the pattern!
That is gorgeous! the color, the elements, the shape! Great job!!
Love it!! I so love that color. Something definitely with Vermont in the title.
Your shawl is beautiful, the combination of your design and the yarn color is stunning.
i like the name green mtn shawl. Simple but what inspired it! (i also liked fiddleheads but no curlies) It came out beautiful!
Spectacular. Love that yarn!
Suggestions:
Viridity (as in GREEN!)
Envy (as in i WANT that!)
Jacqui
NZ
What beautiful color and texture! Your leaf motif suggests "Vermont Maple" for a title...
I really enjoy and appreciate the quality and integrity of your green knitting projects!
"Vermont Forest" is what it looks like to me. The little plants one sees in the spring forest are all over your shawl. I love it, by the way, and I definitely want this pattern. Can you hurry and write it up for all of us...no pressure, of course.
Beautiful!! What a perfect union of pattern and yarn.
Beautiful....you should be very proud. I would call it
"Envermontment"
Just found your blog trough Ravelry, and I'm really impressed with your shawl. The shape, stitches and colour... You've got a great husband to bring this home for you!
Groeten uit Rotterdam
It's beautiful! Quite Vermont-ish.
All I can say is WOW! Beautiful Job on the shawl. Reminds me of the moss beside a babbling brook. Very Earthly!!
The shawl is gorgeous! I've got no name ideas but you should definitely write up the pattern.
Lovely shawl! I am in awe at how quickly you conceived and created this beauty!
I am so happy you are proud of your work. we need to feel pride in our hardwork.
I LOVE this shawl.
I cannot resist trying to name the pattern.
You know it fans out more beautifully than most shawls. It is not pointy at the bottom. It is curved like a ladies fan.
It is so feminine, Mother Earthy, and almost winglike the way you show the last image.
I'll say: Dragonfly wing. OH maybe that isnt right.
I'll keep thinking!
Oh my goodness, that is gorgeous. I cannot wait for the pattern, though it might be too hard for me...
Wow, what a beauty!
"The hills are alive"
This is one gorgeous shawl.
I think of the color of moss when I look at the color.Hugs Dracy
You are so good, I love your beautiful shawl.
It's a beauty! Love the amazing green!
Perfect shawl! And very Vermonty!
Just lovely! Yes, Very Verdant Vermont!
Do write it!
Beautiful! I'd name it after a part of Vermont. Definitely keep it connected to VT.
Oh my! I am loving this shawl! In the post you say you will write up the pattern - you should!! It is stunning!
your knits are beautiful. I look forward to seeing more, and maybe even trying some myself. thanks for sharing
What a lovely shawl! Hopefully you are going to sell the pattern?
It is absolutely gorgeous and I hope you will have the pattern available for sale.
This is sooooooooooooooooooooo lovely!!!! Have you written the pattern yet? I'm holding my breath until you do, so please hurry!!!! What? You have a life to live? But I need to breathe..... lol!
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