Friday, 23 October 2015

Harvest shawl

I have finished a Harvest Berry Shawl from Moogly. It has been on my Ravelry wishlist for a while now because I was looking for another shawl to make as gifts this year. I have made five Elise Shawls over the last two years so I fancied a change.

The yarn is Rowan Creative focus. It is 50% wool and 50% alpaca. I had near enough two balls left from my Miette cardigan from last year. 

The pattern makes up quickly (three nights) but it is not my favourite because the edge is quite scruffy. I tried to double crochet all the way around to straighten it up, but in the end went for a frilly edge to disguise the fact that the sides are not straight due to the pattern repeats, even really aggressive blocking didn't sort it out.

I like it nonetheless and it will be a great gift for someone I have in mind. My mum has since given me her two left over balls in purple to have a go at another one.

This is my shawl pin but I think I will order a few more for pressies so that each shawl comes to the new owner with a pin.


One for the present box.
Thanks for popping in and leaving such encouraging comments of late. I have some really kind blog friends who I look forward to hearing from each week. Love Jo xxxx

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25 comments:

  1. Suegodfrey23 October 2015 at 11:10

    Beautiful and I love that you are so organised. I tell myself to get things made for people but then end up at the last minute lol. Love and hugs x

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  2. Anonymous23 October 2015 at 11:19

    Ooh doesn't that look nice? Especially at the end with the shawl pin, the shape of the shawl means it hangs and drapes beautifully. That is exactly as I would like to wear it. I think I might like that as a present - for myself! Would you be able to tell us where you got the shawl pin from? It looks great with the shawl. Who ever gets a lovely shawl from you this Christmas is going to be very lucky!

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    1. Jo23 October 2015 at 19:20

      Do you know, it was a free gift on a magazine ! You can get Knitpro ones from Minerva which are lovely colours. Thanks for popping by. Jo x

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  3. Anonymous23 October 2015 at 11:28

    p.s. I've looked at all the others in Ravelry project pages and without a doubt yours is the nicest - best colour and best photos. The way you have it draped, is much the loveliest way to wear it.

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  4. Unknown23 October 2015 at 12:42

    Very prettyx

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  5. mamasmercantile23 October 2015 at 12:48

    It is beautiful with a lovely drape, the pin really does finish it off nicely, a great gift. I too would be interested to know where you get the pins from they are such a beautiful addition/embellishment.

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  6. Anonymous23 October 2015 at 14:53

    Jo what a lovely shawl and I also think the shawl pin is very nice. Well done. Jackie

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    1. Jo23 October 2015 at 19:21

      Thanks Jackie - the not so anonymous! Love to you xx

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  7. Unknown23 October 2015 at 16:30

    Great colour, someone is going to be very happy at Christmas.

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  8. Meredith23 October 2015 at 21:27

    I love it and I agree it is time for a change from the Elise shawl, I am looking for another fun pattern to make because I made so many of them, too!
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  9. Beca23 October 2015 at 23:33

    That's a beautiful shawl. The color is perfect too. Makes the pattern stand out.
    xx Beca

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  10. Ticket to Ride24 October 2015 at 00:23

    That's very stylish and such a versatile colour. The pin is a great idea, haven't seen one of those before.

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  11. handmade by amalia24 October 2015 at 06:23

    So lovely and just the perfect color. And it is shawl wearing weather here as well, finally.
    Amalia
    xo

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  12. Wainwright and Wright.Co24 October 2015 at 08:38

    What a super gift for someone. And a useful pattern if it only requires 2 balls of yarn. I like the idea of the pin too.
    Caz xx

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  13. Jackie24 October 2015 at 08:58

    This us lovely Jo. Love the colour xx I really must block my elise shawl, or should I say 'learn to block' xxx

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    1. Jo24 October 2015 at 16:01

      OOh yes get it blocked and wear it with pride. Hope you are keeping well. Jo x

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  14. jabbott24 October 2015 at 19:18

    Very pretty shawl x

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  15. Amy at love made my home24 October 2015 at 20:19

    Beautiful!!! It will be a lovely gift for whoever receives it. I love the term "aggressive blocking" as though you would be really cross with it! xx

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  16. Dr Susan25 October 2015 at 06:24

    Gorgeous! I have been trying to make a lacy shawl but had to give up and i kept getting confused with the pattern instructions! After seeing yours maybe i will try again.

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    1. Jo25 October 2015 at 12:12

      Keep going. The Elise shawl on ravelry was my first one and that went really well. xx

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  17. Linda25 October 2015 at 16:13

    Hi Jo! Love this shawl! Lucky person who receives this as a present!! You asked how you can follow me. I believe I am on bloglovin' - someone else says she follows me on there.

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  18. Jennifer Hays25 October 2015 at 17:29

    It's so pretty, Jo. I really love the color and the laciness of the pattern. It will make a lovely gift. Thank you for your kind comments on my blog too, I always get so excited to hear from you.

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  19. Catherine121626 October 2015 at 05:34

    This is lovely and versatile.

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  20. Gillian26 October 2015 at 11:51

    It's really lovely and such a good idea to give a shawl pin with each shawl.

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  21. Gillian Roe2 November 2015 at 22:52

    It's absolutely beautiful. That blue is amazing, so deep. x

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