The observant among you may have noticed that in yesterday’s SPA photo of Blogless Sharon, she is wearing a lace shawl. This does not make her unique at SPA. After all, SPA is a showcase of hand knit shawls, sweaters, scarves, mittens, hats and other wooly things. What makes this photo of Sharon unique, however, is that the shawl she is wearing is her first ever lace shawl. And, while I had nothing to do with her succesful execution of the pattern, I did block it for her.
Now, blocking is not one of my favorite things to do. I think it’s a royal pain in the ass, frankly. However, when Sharon – who took spinning lessons with me, who drives me to every fiber event we attend, who hosted Winebeck and Rumbeck with me, who is basically always there for me – asked me to block her shawl, well, I was not about to say no.
And while it was in my possession, I did happen to snap a few photos of it.
The pattern is Susan’s Forest Canopy Shoulder Shawl and I think Sharon did a marvelous job, don’t you?
Kathy Said,
I noticed it right away on Saturday — it’s gorgeous and she did a fabulous job!
Beck Said,
Carole you are a sweet friend. And her FCS is divine!
DebbieB Said,
Beautiful! Yarn?
Julie Said,
I was admiring her shawl this weekend; it’s gorgeous!
Danielle Said,
It is beautiful! Blogging by proxy, anyone?
Carol Said,
Indeed, Sharon a marvelous job on her shawl! Sharon needs to get a blog.
We’d all like that
marianne Said,
She did indeed, The shawl, it’s a Beauty.
Jen in CT Said,
Hah! I read that first as “Block IS my favorite thing…” Still, you got beautiful results, no?
Jen in CT Said,
Hah! I read that first as “Blocking IS my favorite thing…” Still, you got beautiful results, no?
margene Said,
Wow! There isn’t a single stitch gone wrong in the whole thing. Beautiful!!!
Cynthia Said,
It’s gorgeous! What yarn did Sharon use? She did a wonderful job.
I have to say I hate blocking as well although I have reluctantly come to see the value in it…reluctantly!
Dave Daniels Said,
Beautiful detail on those photos, Carole! Nice knitting, too.
Norma Said,
Lovely job, Sharon!
Beth Said,
It’s very beautiful! What yarn did she use? Nice job blocking and photographing it, too. I like how the stitch definition really pops out.
Deb Said,
You gave it back??
Chris H Said,
I hate to block, too, but it’s worth the hassle for something this pretty!
Manise Said,
Great photos! I noticed it, however, was not aware that this was her first FOray into lace shawl knitting! She was wearing a shirt that had one of the yarn colors in it. Nice job Sharon!
Wool Winder Said,
She did a great job on it!
Erin Said,
She did do a wonderful job. I love the color. And what a nice friend you are to block it for her!
Robin in VA Said,
Gorgeous…love that yarn!
Karen Said,
Sharon: The shawl is beautiful!! Now get a blog so we can see all your stuff.
Carole: You’re a good friend to block a shawl. Make her get a blog would ya.
Kelly Said,
She did a gorgeous job on the shawl and you did a great job on the blocking. It’s not one of my favorite things either.
Teresa C Said,
I hope Sharon gets to read all of the comments! The shawl is gorgeous! I’ll block the next one Sharon! Get going!
Kirsten Said,
Wow! Sharon did a beautiful job! It’s gorgeous.
Lucia Said,
I certainly do. Yay Sharon! And yay you for doing the blocking. That is a labor of love.
Sunflowerfairy Said,
You are so sweet, can I just say that? I love people who are good friends.
The shawl is stunning. FCS is one of my favorite patterns ever!
Chris Said,
So lovely I had to go add the pattern to my queue!
Hillary Said,
She did a fantastic job. I really love the color of the yarn.
Teyani Said,
heh heh – have camera will spy beautiful knitting, eh?
It’s lovely.
Jessica Said,
Gorgeous! I’m so jealous that you got to go to SPA.
Lisa Said,
Sharon did a beautiful job on that shawl. It’s great having good friends!
Mary in Boston Said,
Absolutely gorgeous. You did a wonderful job with the blocking. Perhaps we should all ask you to block our FOs.
Lynne Said,
Beautiful!
Carrie Said,
I like the shawl, but I LOVE the terms “Winebeck” and “Rumbeck”.
Tonni Said,
Gorgeous shawl! What yarn is this? It is perfect for this pattern… will have to look at adding to my “to knit” list.
elizabeth Said,
Beautiful! I love the yarn she used.
Carolyn Said,
I recognize that pretty shawl! I saw it wandering around this weekend! It’s beautiful. You both did a wonderful job!
JessaLu Said,
Lovely shawl – and a great blocking job.
Cookie Said,
It is a beautiful shawl that’s been beautifully blocked.
Ina Said,
Beautiful shawl! Made me look at the pattern again.
Sarah Said,
That is a beautiful shawl and such a wonderful pairing of color and lace.
Laura Said,
Re: Feb 22 – YOU make my world a better place Carole.
Re: SPA – I’m so jealous. One of these days I’m going to get to attend all the best things. Hopefully you’ll still be going too. XOXOX
Kim Said,
It is a fabulous shawl and looked great on her! You are a good friend
I got me some blocking wires a few weeks ago and they really do make blocking so much easier.
~Kristie Said,
You are a true friend indeed. Then again, I already knew that.
Her shawl is so totally beautiful. I can’t believe it’s her first lace.
lisa Said,
I did notice Sharon’s shawl! Rumbeck? Winebeck? When are the next ones??????
Brandy Said,
It might just be me, but it looks like a lot of tiny menorahs! I love the colors!
Laurie Said,
Sharon did a fabulous job. And so did you.
Alarming Female Said,
I was going to ask you what lace pattern that was—it doesn’t look anything like my FCS; in fact, it looked different from anything I’ve seen. It’s beautiful—are my eyes playing tricks on me?
Wanda Said,
It’s a beautiful shawl. Sharon did a great job!
susan Said,
Fantastic!!
Tell Sharon I’m admiring it all the way from Disneyland.
blogless sharon Said,
Wow, all those comments thank you everyone. I’m really inspired now. I honestly didn’t think I was capable of lace. by the way, It’s Brooks Farm merino from Rhinebeck. Thanks to all.
Martha Said,
I didn’t know that was Sharon’s first ever shawl! It is gorgeous and I didn’t tell her that, ’cause I am a schmuck.
Beth S. Said,
Oh yay, you converted another one!
Bonus points! 
Sharon’s FCS is fabulous. I didn’t even recognize the pattern at first–but I think it’s just because the fabric was pulled so taut by the pins.
E Said,
oh wow – that is just stunning!
Li_B Said,
Those photos make me want to knit one. I guess that’s what blogs are for.