August 21, 2008
lacewing
this sheer faroese shawl has allover movement thanks to a pretty stitch pattern with lines that fairly shimmer. all the elements of a sunny summer meadow in one neat package that sits smartly on the shoulders. and the bugs don’t bite.
shown here in knitting notions classic merino lace yarn, colorway pear (just one of many desirable color choices).
to purchase pattern or view complete pattern information, please click here to go to the product page in the knitspot pattern shop.
this project made possible thanks to catherine for her generous yarn support, enthusiasm, and test knitting (i wanted to add her ravelry link but ravelry is down at the moment).
and to jocelyn, who is finishing her edging as i write this and is a constantly encouraging, excited, and incredibly helpful teammate (M-M-MWAH!)
and thanks again to rachel whose ability to find the things we all miss is very much appreciated.
and of course, what would this post be without david’s camera work? thanks babe.
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67 Comments
August 22nd, 2008 at 12:26 am
Spectacular! I’m off to shop….
August 22nd, 2008 at 12:36 am
Marvelous.
I love the faroese shape, do you have any recommendations for reading up on this technique of shaping shawls?
August 22nd, 2008 at 1:23 am
Congratulations on the release of this simply stunningly shawl. I just adore the drape and wrap of this shawl. Thanks so much for your never ending inspiration.
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:10 am
Truly a work of art, anne. A delicate beauty in a perfect shape.
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:33 am
Beautiful! So pretty! I love how the main pattern seems to zigzag just a tiny bit, so lively and fun.
Yes, yes, I must finish Whispering Pines before I start something else, I’m still on the first half of the edging.
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:13 am
Anne, every time I visit your blog I find pictures of you in a new shawl. They’re all stunning. How do you do that? Where does your inspiration come from? Do you sleep at all? How many of the shawls/ scarfs do you own?
PS: If you ever decide you have too many, I will be happy to adopt them ;o)
August 22nd, 2008 at 5:06 am
It’s a beauty! I love the size of this shawl. Tell your DH the camera work was also a work of art.
August 22nd, 2008 at 5:19 am
I’ve been watching the progression of this shawl, and I think it’s fabulous! I’m off to buy my copy! Thanks for sharing your genius with us!
August 22nd, 2008 at 5:50 am
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…Fanfreakingtastic!! I’m off to shop too!!
August 22nd, 2008 at 6:37 am
Anne, it is so beautiful! I will absolutely be knitting this one.
August 22nd, 2008 at 7:03 am
Stunning! I’m off to join everyone else buying this. I don’t know how you do it! You must be the world’s fastest knitter!
August 22nd, 2008 at 7:06 am
Another stunning shawl, Anne. Just lovely.
August 22nd, 2008 at 7:40 am
Elegant and lovely. I too wonder how you manage to knit so fast, I am jealous. Must have that pattern though. Beautiful.
August 22nd, 2008 at 7:42 am
It’s spectacular, Anne!
August 22nd, 2008 at 7:46 am
Beautiful! This is the next shawl I’ll be working on after I finish Bee Fields. What’s even better is that I’ll be at Stitches Midwest today and I’ll be able to get some lovely lace weight to use. Thanks for all your hard work and your amazing design skills.
August 22nd, 2008 at 7:49 am
Another stunner!
I love the marriage of the shape of the shawl with the patterning in it. Yummy.
August 22nd, 2008 at 7:59 am
Just amazing…again. Truly beautiful design, Anne!
(((hugs)))
August 22nd, 2008 at 8:08 am
You look just beautiful!!
August 22nd, 2008 at 8:21 am
The way that your moves over this pieve is amazing. It is just a stunning creation. I kow that I have said it before, but you are just incredilbe! Off to purcahse this one with everyone else.
August 22nd, 2008 at 8:40 am
I have no idea what you’re saying by “I’m not a good shawl wearer”. I think you look fabulous! What a classy shawl, you are such a talented designer!
August 22nd, 2008 at 8:53 am
Anne- An amazing team effort- test knitters, editor, designer and of course, photographer.
A great image sells patterns, never underestimate it.
Love the lipstick too!
August 22nd, 2008 at 9:29 am
Anne,
Teresa is right…the shawl looks beautiful on you.
These are your best photos yet….great job David!
I especially like the tree shot with the shawl wrapped completely around you.
Have a wonderful visit and see you next week.
August 22nd, 2008 at 10:00 am
Yum! And you look MARVELOUS, darling, in your LBD. (little black dress)
August 22nd, 2008 at 10:58 am
So pretty, perfect color for Fall.
August 22nd, 2008 at 11:03 am
Beautiful! I’ve a question, about yardage, though – I’ve some lovely golden yarn in my stash, but only a bit over 1200 yards. Could I make it stretch for this beauty, or do I need to find something new?
August 22nd, 2008 at 11:14 am
Lacewing has it all: beautiful, thoughtful design; sits well on the shoulders; lovely drape. Congrats on an outstanding pattern!
August 22nd, 2008 at 11:26 am
Just lovely. Once again, you have made a thing of beauty!
August 22nd, 2008 at 11:35 am
That’s a gorgeous piece, and it fits you awesomely well!
August 22nd, 2008 at 11:45 am
Thank you Anne for releasing this! Now I can buy it
Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!
August 22nd, 2008 at 12:09 pm
It’s just beautiful!
August 22nd, 2008 at 12:43 pm
Breath taking!
August 22nd, 2008 at 12:53 pm
The photos really are stunning and so is the shawl, of course. The third photo from the bottom is my favorite. What a beautiful tree.
August 22nd, 2008 at 1:23 pm
You are the queen of lace !!
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Spectacular! I love what Jessica just said: “You are the queen of lace!” I second that!!
August 22nd, 2008 at 2:22 pm
Gorgeous!
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Oh Anne, I have been waiting on pins and needles for this – now I can toss away the pins (until blocking time) and get busy with the needles!
Thank you so much – it is truly glorious.
August 22nd, 2008 at 3:55 pm
STUNningly Beautiful!
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:14 pm
Your shawls are my favorite they are gorgeous and elegant.Hugs Darcy
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:38 pm
Breathtaking! It will be in my queue for sure! And Anne, is there a color you DON’T look good in? LOL
August 22nd, 2008 at 4:43 pm
I agree with everyone else! Breathtaking! Georgeous!Stunning! Beautiful! I love it! Like I love all of your shawls. Thanks for creating another beauty.
August 22nd, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Just gorgeous–you and the shawl!
August 22nd, 2008 at 5:07 pm
Congratulations on the “birth” and launch of yet another gorgeous pattern
It is absolutely lovely 
Speaking of Lovely, I will have more eaving in the next update (september)….AND….I think I managed to nail that Chard after all…
August 22nd, 2008 at 5:16 pm
Although it’s hard to say what’s your most beautiful shawl ever, this one is certainly in the running. And it also looks as if it will be intriguing to knit.
David’s photo shoot of this design is fabulous; he certainly knows how to bring out your best.
August 22nd, 2008 at 6:30 pm
Another WoW!!! (OMG) it’s a must have….just ordered…Lovely, spectacular!!! The best yet!!!
August 22nd, 2008 at 6:58 pm
It’s gorgeous. I am envious of Debby (2 posts back) with her Marigold stole, in that she can somehow wrap it around her shoulders and look great. I have an awful time keeping a shawl or stole on and wish I could staple it to myself so I wouldn’t have to endlessly fuss with it (I think this is just me because I see women wearing shawls and looking great and walking around and everything). The faroese shape may be the answer. It sits so well on your shoulders that I imagine that you (and maybe even I) might be able to engage in an activity and still not have it slip off. I love it.
August 22nd, 2008 at 7:04 pm
Right back atcha, babe! I finished it last night, and posted pictures this afternoon — this one is a masterpiece. And you are amazing!!
August 22nd, 2008 at 8:08 pm
That is absolutely exquisite. I saw Jocelyn’s first, and just sat there gobsmacked. And now at both of yours. Wow.
August 22nd, 2008 at 8:25 pm
This one takes my breath away!! What a beauty…so fine and elegant. and the color is to die for!! Make room in the car for me, ladies! I’m going shopping too!
August 22nd, 2008 at 8:52 pm
Just stunning, as usual. Saw Catherine’s in person at Stitches today. Her yarns are so beautiful and I can see why you use it.
August 22nd, 2008 at 9:05 pm
Exquisite! Beautiful design, amazing knitting and modeling, artistic photography!
I can’t wait to try this pattern…it will be such an interesting challenge. The main problem will be deciding on the yarn color-that will be a struggle!
August 22nd, 2008 at 11:25 pm
Stunning as usual! You never disappoint with your designs. I love to see the progression of your shawl designs on your blog. This is a particular favorite-it makes you want to manifest wings and fly. Thanks for all your inspiration.
August 23rd, 2008 at 8:21 am
oh Anne – it’s fabu-loso!!!
(but then again, all of us who have knit with your patterns knew it would be)
And the photo shoot is quite amazing too. I especially love the artistic shot of you leaning against the tree, looking away from the camera. wow.
You know, you could be posing for Vogue.
August 23rd, 2008 at 10:35 am
another beauty!
August 23rd, 2008 at 10:40 am
beautiful, yet again.
August 23rd, 2008 at 11:13 am
OMG!!! It is beautiful!!! The yellow is really nice, too. I can’t wait to see how the wrap will turn out.
August 23rd, 2008 at 12:39 pm
Oh my goodness, what a beauty! I like the structure of it, with the simpler lace straight down the back and the very dramatic lacewing border. And of course the fabulous color…
August 23rd, 2008 at 12:42 pm
That is again gorgeous. As I knew it would be. In my cart and about to be bought as I type. I believe I am gonna succumb to the yarn too although maybe not. I have some very nice laceweight in a perfect color that if I have enough of it… Must run and check now! Never mind that it will be ages before I can actually start knitting. Must know now! Must have pattern now!
August 23rd, 2008 at 1:04 pm
Absolutely stunning! (the shawl ain’t bad either.)
August 23rd, 2008 at 9:30 pm
That is the most beautiful shawl I think I have ever seen! I absolutely love the little bugs. Thanks for the inspiration and pattern.
August 24th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
I love everything about this from the way it drapes, to the color, to the photos. And you are a cute model. Awesome!!
August 24th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
oooohhh….that turned out very pretty! you always have such wonderful pictures of your finished knits. tempting as always…
August 24th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
After ordering your shawl pattern and drooling over your wonderful photos, David is certainly a master photographer for sure, I agree with Jessica that you definately are the “queen of lace!”
August 25th, 2008 at 4:41 am
Anne – I’m never quite sure which I admire most – the amazing knitting or the breathtaking photography – both are true works of art. Congratulations on yet another masterpiece.
August 25th, 2008 at 5:56 am
It is very beautiful! I particularly like the diamonds that travel up the shawl. And I love the generous size. Just lovely.
August 25th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
OH wow, that’s gorgeous! The photo shoot came out really well, too! Great design!
August 25th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
The shawl is very delicate, the photography is stunning, it was like looking thru a high end fashion magazine, I enjoyed looking at your blog and will definately save this for future reference.
August 29th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Absolutely Stunning! I must add this to my never ending knitspot queue:)