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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!

15 September 2010

My Favorite Pen Pal

look what was on my doorstep when I got home from work tonight....

my best Ravelry buddy Swanski sent me the most awesome 'just because' care package! if you're not drooling already, click on the photo for a better view!

her favorite teas (just what I need to combat the dreary NW weather), handmade soap from her vacation at Cape May in New Jersey, a pen from her local LYS ~ Swisher's Yarn Basket in Danville, Pennsylvania, homemade stitch markers that her sister Canoekey made (thanks, sister!), the cutest felted acorn and 2 HANKS of Nantucket Heather in Merlot from the Times Remembered booth at the Pennsylvania Endless Fiber Festival last weekend (LOVE ALL OF IT!!!), and a sweet beaded knitted pouch that she made herself (which I also LOVE!)

you topped what I sent you by a MILE, Karen!!!! I love that you put so much thought into everything ~ totally made my night! It's nice to have such awesome pals ;)

....now to plot and plan what special thing to make for myself with the 380 yards of wine colored bliss!