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.
ey! great pics!
ReplyDeleteyoure doin a good job with this blog!
you named it already: Hills of Vermont.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for the pattern!
That is gorgeous! the color, the elements, the shape! Great job!!
ReplyDeleteLove it!! I so love that color. Something definitely with Vermont in the title.
ReplyDeleteYour shawl is beautiful, the combination of your design and the yarn color is stunning.
ReplyDeletei like the name green mtn shawl. Simple but what inspired it! (i also liked fiddleheads but no curlies) It came out beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSpectacular. Love that yarn!
ReplyDeleteSuggestions:
Viridity (as in GREEN!)
Envy (as in i WANT that!)
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What beautiful color and texture! Your leaf motif suggests "Vermont Maple" for a title...
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! What a perfect union of pattern and yarn.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful....you should be very proud. I would call it
ReplyDelete"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!
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It's beautiful! Quite Vermont-ish.
ReplyDeleteAll I can say is WOW! Beautiful Job on the shawl. Reminds me of the moss beside a babbling brook. Very Earthly!!
ReplyDeleteThe shawl is gorgeous! I've got no name ideas but you should definitely write up the pattern.
ReplyDeleteLovely shawl! I am in awe at how quickly you conceived and created this beauty!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy you are proud of your work. we need to feel pride in our hardwork.
ReplyDeleteI 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...
ReplyDeleteWow, what a beauty!
ReplyDelete"The hills are alive"
ReplyDeleteThis 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.
ReplyDeleteIt's a beauty! Love the amazing green!
ReplyDeletePerfect shawl! And very Vermonty!
ReplyDeleteJust lovely! Yes, Very Verdant Vermont!
ReplyDeleteDo write it!
Beautiful! I'd name it after a part of Vermont. Definitely keep it connected to VT.
ReplyDeleteOh my! I am loving this shawl! In the post you say you will write up the pattern - you should!! It is stunning!
ReplyDeleteyour knits are beautiful. I look forward to seeing more, and maybe even trying some myself. thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely shawl! Hopefully you are going to sell the pattern?
ReplyDeleteIt is absolutely gorgeous and I hope you will have the pattern available for sale.
ReplyDeleteThis 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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