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Seraphim Shawl

March 22, 2007 By Carole

I finished my Seraphim shawl in record time – only 2 weeks from start to finish! I had the perfect opportunity to wear it Tuesday night as Dale and I were going to give a talk on Civil War reenacting at a local library. I insisted that we squeeze in a photo session before we left the house.

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Here’s a smirk only a husband can appreciate.

While I don’t intend for this shawl to be exclusively for reenacting, I do think it goes very well with my red day dress. And because I know someone will ask, no I did not make this dress myself. My dear friend Wendy made it for me. I did put on the trim, though.

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The yarn, as you may recall, is my handspun from an Indigo Moon blend of merino, silk and alpaca. I knit one less pattern repeat than called for as I was worried that I would run out of yarn – and I would have. But the shawl is plenty big as it is so I’m not sorry about making it a wee bit smaller.

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The stockinette portion went very quickly and the lace charts are easy to follow and make a really beautiful pattern all along the edge of the shawl. Miriam is an excellent designer and this shawl is just one of many gorgeous patterns available on her web site. Just sayin’.

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I really love the way it comes together at the point in the back.

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It’s very warm and very soft and very cozy. I spun it myself and I knit it myself and I absolutely love it!

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Comments

  1. kmkat says

    March 22, 2007 at 11:11 pm

    I NEVER comment on posts with this many comments, but your pictures are so stunning that I had to. You look so authentic in that dress and shawl that it is eerie. Are you sure you weren’t a Union wife in a previous life?

  2. Teyani says

    March 23, 2007 at 1:42 am

    just look at you!!!
    Fabuloso – definitely gorgeous.
    what a great shawl – and it looks perfect with your red day dress too. (I predict that it will also look marvelous over a turtleneck and jeans 🙂

  3. duchess says

    March 23, 2007 at 5:22 am

    My heavens that is perfect! I love the shawl and the dress, and it makes it even better that you spun in (in amazing fashion I might add!)

  4. Michelle says

    March 23, 2007 at 7:51 am

    You look absolutely beautiful. I know you say that you don’t mean for the shawl to always be a part of your reenactment clothing, but I do love the idea that a handknit item, as it would have been created in the past, is a part of your outfit. You could seriously have a little Civil War era knitting group and make socks for the soldiers.

  5. elizabeth says

    March 23, 2007 at 10:29 am

    I can’t add anything else, other than BRAVO!!! I’m in awe.

  6. Sylvia says

    March 23, 2007 at 11:17 am

    As good as it gets. Five stars.

    DD’s studying the Civil War at school right now, so seeing you in your reenactment clothing is a real treat for her.

    You are an inspiration.

  7. christine says

    March 23, 2007 at 11:27 am

    That’s frigging GORGEOUS!!!!!!!
    Really!!!!

  8. Chris says

    March 23, 2007 at 11:34 am

    Bravo! It’s beautiful!

  9. Macoco says

    March 23, 2007 at 11:37 am

    Your shawl is beautiful. I love the whole ensemble, it goes with that dress perfectly.

    Also – I made your stroganof recipe last night – and now my pants don’t fit. That is my absolute highest compliment!

  10. Martha says

    March 23, 2007 at 12:08 pm

    Your Seraphim shawl is beautiful! It looks REALLY soft and warm, too.

  11. Karen says

    March 23, 2007 at 12:36 pm

    Oh Carole, that is beautiful! I can’t believe you knit that in only 2 weeks. That’s amazing. It makes it all the better that is made from handspun too.

  12. knitnana says

    March 23, 2007 at 3:22 pm

    oh. my.
    Just gorgeous – congratulations on a wonderful shawl (spin & knit) !!!

    And you look great in your “red day dress.”
    (((hugs)))

  13. frecklegirl jess says

    March 23, 2007 at 6:36 pm

    Pretty as a painting! 🙂

  14. Rachel says

    March 24, 2007 at 12:04 am

    It is nothing short of remarkable. Congratulations on such a gorgeous culmination of such an impressive amount of work.

  15. elizabeth says

    March 24, 2007 at 7:25 am

    Fantastic. Just fantastic. I can only imagine the looks on someone’s face when you tell them that you spun AND knit it yourself.

  16. Heather says

    March 24, 2007 at 8:08 am

    Absolutely gorgeous!

  17. KnittyOtterk says

    March 24, 2007 at 10:15 am

    Great Shawl! Looks wonderful on you too.

    How are your socks(Madtini) coming along? 😀

  18. Siri says

    March 25, 2007 at 2:16 am

    Beautiful shawl and great get-up, and you spun the yarn, too!!!? Gorgeous.
    That’s one of the nicer shawl patterns I’ve seen. Not too lacy. Not too plain. Just right.

  19. Barb says

    March 25, 2007 at 4:14 am

    Your shawl is simply beautiful and really finishes off the dress.

  20. Barb says

    March 25, 2007 at 4:15 am

    Your shawl is simply beautiful and really finishes off the dress.

  21. Cassie says

    March 25, 2007 at 9:33 am

    The Seraphim is breathtaking, and really does go beautifully with the red dress. But, I must know … how many yards of fabric are in that dress?

  22. Theresa says

    March 25, 2007 at 10:13 am

    What an incredible accomplishment!

  23. gale (she shoots sheep shots) says

    March 25, 2007 at 11:26 am

    Miz Carole, you look fetching in your new shawl! I have that pattern waiting for me to knit it, this is pure inspiration. You look great in that shade of red, btw.

  24. Liz (the crazed weasel) says

    March 25, 2007 at 4:03 pm

    Oh, wow! Fabulous! the shawl looks amazing, you look amazing in the dress, too – brava, dearie!

  25. anne says

    March 25, 2007 at 8:05 pm

    oh carol it’s beautiful—and you look just adorable in it with the red dress.

  26. Jan says

    March 26, 2007 at 8:29 am

    What a gorgeous addition to your lovely outfit! The shawl is perfection, but I’m swooning over the giant rickrack, too. 🙂

  27. Paula says

    March 27, 2007 at 9:06 am

    That is a lovely shawl. Nice dress, too.

  28. Kimberly says

    April 2, 2007 at 3:40 am

    Amazing! You did a fantastic job and I’m still amazed at it only taking 2 weeks. Gulp! Oh that dress is sooo cool too.

  29. Artinreality says

    April 23, 2007 at 12:00 pm

    This is the most beautiful shawl ever! And it looks fab over your gown. The pattern, colour and size – all just great! You’re making the kind of stuff I’m aspiring to do, as long as I can make it through all the beginners’ stuff first! Wow – what a boost and kick of inspiration you gave me! Thanks.

    Have a great week!

  30. margaret@gmail.com says

    April 30, 2007 at 6:55 pm

    hello

  31. margaret@gmail.com says

    April 30, 2007 at 6:55 pm

    hello

  32. margaret@gmail.com says

    April 30, 2007 at 6:55 pm

    hello

  33. rice@gmail.com says

    May 1, 2007 at 7:25 am

    hello

  34. Magdalena says

    June 2, 2007 at 3:28 pm

    oh..so wonderful… you’ve knitted it really wonderful…. compliment!

    Greetings
    Magdalena

  35. DawnK says

    August 1, 2007 at 7:15 pm

    Beautiful shawl and it does look nice with the red dress!

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