30 December 2014

Stonecrop Shawl ~ guest blogger Karen


Good morning!  I'm thrilled to be here and participating in the knitalong this year.  My name is Karen and I blog at pumpkin sunrise.  Right when Melissa posted the choices, I fell in love with the Stonecrop shawl.  Garter stitch with lace sounds decadent and a wonderful way to herald in a new year.

I chose this yarn from my stash that has been patiently waiting for the perfect project.  Hopefully, I have enough yardage or I can creatively fudge the pattern.  If not, I will switch out the yarn and substitute something else from my stash.

I have romantic visions of wearing this shawl to my daughter's wedding in the summer, assuming the dress I buy compliments the shawl.  I think only knitters would chose the shawl then the dress!!

Looking forward to seeing everyone else's choices in the coming days :)

edited by Melissa to do a little housekeeping : if you're new to the blog and don't know about our knitalong here's a link ~ jump in if you'd like ~ there's still time!

10 comments:

  1. Of course we must always pick yarn before our garments. Is there any other way :) Looking forward to seeing your Stonecrop.

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  2. Karen,

    Welcome, Stonecrop, to match a mother of the bride dress, congratulations!, exciting times, can't wait to see all~

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    1. Thanks Kelli, I'm excited about the wedding and the shawl :)

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  3. I'm glad to be knitting with you, Karen. Your Stonecrop will be gorgeous!

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  4. Very nice! I love cashmere, and since I buy the yarn before I ever choose the pattern, your idea of knitting the shawl before finding the dress makes perfect sense! LOL, welcome to our KAL!

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    1. I always buy the yarn before the pattern! makes life more spicy.

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  5. I'm so excited to be knitting with you, Karen! You're my first real 'friend' on Ravelry .... I knew you before you even became a blogger :)

    I love that you're knitting for your daughter's wedding ~ and cashmere...ooo la la!!!

    Very excited to share our space with you!

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    1. I feel the same :) You gave me the incentive to start blogging.....and I LOVE it! Looking forward to casting on and knowing I'm in good company :)

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    2. I've loved watching you grow and change with your blog ~ you have quite a following :)

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