The pattern is the Lavellette Shawl, which I first saw when my friend Andrea did a test knit (RAV link) for the pattern. It was an easy lace pattern and made a very elegant piece. I used one skein of Tess' Superwash Merino Lace Weight. I think of the color as being Virgin Mary Blue, but my Catholic friends have corrected this Presbyterian girl. Oh well.
Most importantly, I chose it from my stash because it reminded me of Nan Somerville, the force of nature that started the Harvest Festival and ran it for 30 plus years. Nan passed away this past year and left a huge hole in our congregation. Her daughter, Margaret, stepped into the breach and did a brilliant job organizing this year's festival. This blue was one of Nan's favorite colors and I know she would have approved. And then asked me, "So what are you going to make for next year?"
6 comments:
It's so gorgeous, and I love that your friend Nan would have approved! Yup, this bad Catholic agrees, Virgin Mary blue is a bit brighter, more like lapis, right?
I think it is gorgeous. The person who bought it is a lucky one.
yay! it turned out great!
That shawl is beautiful. I know it went to a good home.
Truly lovely!
And - well, if it was *truly* Virgin Mary blue, it would be able to perform miracles ...
good god this is amazing!!!
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