soaring

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raven is off the needles but was almost immediately grounded . . . not for long though—as soon as it is dry we will get some modeling shots.

and while it is pinned down, i am soaring. it’s beautiful.

the patterns look lovely next to each other and the textures are defined

the length worked out perfectly; trust in mathematics is restored. here you can see that it blocked out to have a back length of 30.5 inches, though i am sure it will spring back a bit, as i did pull tightly while blocking this one.

the span across the shoulders and top edge is approximately 74 inches.
i love how the yarn colors evoke a deep night sky with some pretty horizontal clouds across it.

you can see that the shoulder shaping adds an interesting line to the top edge while it is flattened here; once it is on the body, this will translate into a graceful drape from a fitted neck/shoulder to a full hem.

when at first it came off the needles it was MUCH smaller and the fabric compressed quite a bit. the edges looked ruffled enough to be real feathers.

and while it was tempting to leave it as is, the fit was a little skimpy that way

so i set to work and did some stretching. and some pinning

transformation, indeed.

148 thoughts on “soaring”

  1. When I look at the shawl blocked, I have to tell you, I see the Native American influence just jump out at me. I know you are leaning toward the Celtic, but I don’t see that. I KNOW!!!! You have to be the “decider” here. It is mythical. I love it so much. I hope I will be able to see the black yarn. I have a real problem with blacks on the needles. Thank goodness for my Ott Task Lite!!!!

  3. Can I please just for a little while live inside your brain??? I don’t know which I envy more: your knitting prowess or your design genius. That shawl is simply stunning. Blocked or unblocked.

  5. Wow. Wow. Wow. That’s all I can say – wow! You’re work is always beautiful, Anne, but that is just stunning! I have to see it on, after blocking, but I like it unblocked, too.

  8. Oh, Anne, it’s just amazing! Breathtaking — stunning — awe-inspiring! There is such beauty and grace and even some delicious logic in this wonderful pattern of yours. can’t wait until my own is on my needles.

    Happily, I now know exactly what my Christmas present to myself will be!

  14. fantastico! fabuloso! hermoso!!

    you get the drift! the thing is HAWT! i love the shaping of the shoulders and the way it flows. it definitely looks like a raven with it’s wings open.

  16. I hope the yarn and pattern will be ready in mass quantities because wow is this going to sell like hotcakes!!! It’s the most beautiful thing you’ve ever done and that’s saying something!

  17. I’ve been lurking as you’ve designed this shawl but I must speak up and say that it is absolutely stunning and I just ordered some Laci in the Haida color to make this shawl. If you haven’t picked a name yet, how about the title of this post, Soaring. It seems appropriate.

  19. You’ve done it again, Anne. This evokes the raven so perfectly…it has the feel of a piece of art -I think it would look beautiful hanging up on a wall.

  21. That is wonderful Anne. I’ve never wanted to knit a Faroese shawl before – this one is different, just so beautiful. Very much looking forward to seeing the modelled shots!

  26. wow – it’s truly amazing. i can’t wait to see the pattern – i’ll have to get some of my other WIPs off the needles quickly to free up some time for this gorgeous shawl! i’ve got some baby camel & silk fibre that i’ve been planning to dye & spin up for a truly special shawl, and i think this could be the perfect pattern for it – i’d better get back to my wheel, & fast! 🙂
    xoxo lilith

  27. This is absolutely beautiful. I’ve been admiring the Raven yarns since I first saw them and I thought then, “Something like wings. I’ll buy some when I can find something like wings to make it into.”

    I can’t wait for this pattern to become available.

    Bounces.

  30. Oh, that is the most beautiful shawl I’ve ever seen and I am *not* exaggerating. I can’t wait for the pattern to come out!

  35. Your beautiful bird is stunning. I can scarcely wait for the pattern to be available!

    She is lovely.

  36. Anne,
    You’ve truly done it again! Gorgeous!!!
    I recall you mentioning a kit with yarn and the pattern… I think this is going to be my little birthday present to myself. Yippee!

  40. Wow. Just…..wow. I’m amazed that you just make this stuff up and do it and it’s so perfect. I’m building you a shrine.

  42. Anne- I have the yarn all lined up to do both the shawl and the stole- I’m ready when you are!
    Can I be the President of the Anne Hanson Fan Club-
    hithero known as AHFC- Toronto Chapter?

  43. Gorgeous! I love how the faroese shape really contributes to the theme of feathers and wings. I love the concept of faroese shawls but I think they can sometimes look a bit stodgy; this is one of the first I have seen where the shape and the stitch pattern and the theme all work together beautifully. Yours is so beautiful, I totally want to knit this in the same yarn and colorway (which I never ever do!).

  46. o. m. g.

    i’m speechless.

    *sputter*

    *blorb*

    i cannot find words. i am sitting here sighing deeply. it’s just … so … omg.

    i think i need a cigarette

    and i don’t even smoke.

  48. Wow. I may have had my doubts about this one (I’ve not been a huge fan of the faroese things in the past) but I’m sold now. Incredible.

  50. I am head over feathers in love with this. As a companion and caretaker to several parrots over the years, the graceful arc of wing and feather really calls to me. I hope my skills are up to it…!

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