Comments on: Top Ten Reasons to Love a Shawl

By: Val Rutterer

Val Rutterer — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 18:03:53 +0000

I bought the Pearl on Friday at the Fling and am working on the Traveling Woman. I really like the size of this one you did. Did you do more than the 159 stitches? How many repeats of A did you do? I’m guessing 3 but I’m such a novice I could be way off. Thanks again for a great weekend.

By: Olivia

Olivia — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:35:25 +0000

What a coincidence! I knit Traveling Woman in Lornas Laces Pearl as well only in Amy’s Vintage Office and when I ran out of yarn I double stranded Handmaiden Seasilk in Blue Lagoon. Isn’t that a fun pattern to knit? I couldn’t believe I had a lace shawl in a week. Simply brilliant!

By: Jenna S

Jenna S — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:50:25 +0000

Sheri, I’m blaming you for getting me addicted to lace. Although I can’t complain too much, because lace is a great thing to get addicted to.

By: daniele

daniele — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:43:04 +0000

I just got the shawl-virus, and it is pure bliss. I knitted a Swallowtail in Malabrigo Lace as a Christmas gift for my MIL, then I am finising an Ishbel in KSH for my mom -run out of yarn fot the edging, got to get another ball- and tonight I decided to cast on -3 stitches- an Aeolian with some lacey goodness from the Old Maiden Aunt. So nothing for the Challenge, but I am with you on this in my mind ;0)

By: Barbara

Barbara — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:52:06 +0000

Your shawl is beautiful. I love the red colorway you used. Do you mind blogging
what yarn you used for that shawl? I never stop finding things that I want to
knit even though I can’t finish what I have. All the shawls are very nice, but
I’m partial to the red one on your blog.

By: Joannah

Joannah — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:51:28 +0000

Okay…this is not helping with my KADD situation. I’ve just started a cowl with CTH, I’m hoping to finish a scrappy stole (using leftover worsted yarns) today. I have a pair of socks (well, okay 2 or 3 prs of socks). That shawl sure would be pretty in the yarn that I’ve taken a fancy too. Maybe if I finish that stole today … cause nature abhors a vacume (or something like that).

By: Michele in Maine

Michele in Maine — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:21:36 +0000

I’ve just started Ishbel in Caper Lace, periwinkle color. So far it’s still the st.st. part so it’s very quick. I think smaller lace shawls are more wearable with everyday stuff than the larger ones which make more of a statement.

By: Susan L (knitsnknishes)

Susan L (knitsnknishes) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:10:38 +0000

Love your Traveling Woman! I’m knitting my first shawl at the moment: Damson in DIC Smooshy in Plum Paisley. I finished the garter stitch section and am only a few rows (literally) into the lace section. I’ve gotta say, I’m enjoying the lace section much more than the garter st section; the rows seem to go more quickly even though they’re longer! Traveling Woman is on my list (I’m thinking maybe Malabrigo Sock, or maybe Bugga!, or maybe …who knows!). And now I’m considering adding Multnomah and/or Mara and/or another one (I forget the name offhand) to my list. – But I’ve also got oodles of socks on my list (plus more I might design) as well as a few sweaters for myself and one for my sister, and a couple of cowls… So much yarn, so many projects, so little time!

By: Ann Carpenter

Ann Carpenter — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:49:28 +0000

Hi Sheri, Love Mara, just downloaded her and will add her to the list. I have started a lot of the small ones and am working on another Montego Bay scarf for my 21-year-old beloved niece. I’m using Ebony Sea Silk since she only wears black, white, and gray. Luckily she is tall, thin,(size 0), and a model, blonde too. I hope the Ebony is dark enough. But, I like it so I’ll wear it if she won’t! I already have one in Rain Forest which is lovely. Next one for me though may be shorter! I’m only 5’1.5″ tall but I’m fat so I need length across the shoulders to wrap. Have you seen the Ravelry site Small Shawl Lovers? It is grand! I’ve so far downloaded about 20 patterns in the last three nights. If you haven’t seen it, give it a look. Gotta run, it’s about time for bed for us.
Ann Carpenter, aka furknitter on Ravelry, in chilly Dallas, Texas.

By: Theresa in Italy

Theresa in Italy — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:06:02 +0000

Lovely shawl, Sheri! Traveling Woman is on my list, as well as Multnomah, and Damson, and Mara….I love having the option of using sock yarn for something other than socks, especially some of the colorways that are just too beautiful to be hidden inside my shoes.