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Flower Basket Shawl

July 19, 2012 By Carole

I haven’t posted about knitting for weeks and now I’m posting about it 2 days in a row. That’s just how we roll over here at Carole Knits. It’s also what happens when I keep forgetting to take and process photos of a finished shawl. A shawl that’s been finished since the end of May, I should point out. Remember this post?

And here it is, a Flower Basket Shawl knit in less than a week from Douceur et Soie. It was indeed finished in time for the wedding but that day was so hot I didn’t even need it. The irony, it burns.

Also ironic is the fact that I knit this to wear with a dress that was slightly too big at the time and is now completely and utterly too big for me. This is not a bad thing since it was a $30 dress to begin with and I’m sure I have other things I can wear this shawl with and – hello! weight loss! yay! – but the irony of  the situation is not lost on me.

It’s definitely not the season for mohair, though, so this little gem has been tucked away until fall temperatures are here.

And I’m certainly in no hurry for that to happen.

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  1. Dee says

    July 19, 2012 at 6:26 am

    It’s really pretty! Congratulations on the weight loss!

  2. Laurie says

    July 19, 2012 at 7:15 am

    Nobody donated their sanity for a modeled shot. Wise decision.

  3. lisa says

    July 19, 2012 at 7:25 am

    It’s lovely Carole! I made one for my mom a while back and remember it being a quick and fun knit. And congrats on the weight loss!

  4. Manise says

    July 19, 2012 at 7:29 am

    Pretty! You’ll have to go out and find a smaller dress to wear it with. All good! And yes, summer needs to stick around for a good long while.

  5. Katie K says

    July 19, 2012 at 7:43 am

    I think that was the first lace pattern I ever knit. At the time it was a challenge. Yours is particularly beautiful. Congrats on the weight loss. I’d love to hear more about it.

  6. Geri says

    July 19, 2012 at 8:08 am

    Love the irony! Had the same thing happen with a lovely shawl I knit for a Nov. wedding in Cincy. Was in the 80’s that weekend go figure! More importantly congrats on the weight loss! Keep up the good work!!

  7. Beverly says

    July 19, 2012 at 8:22 am

    It’s so pretty!

  8. Jeannie says

    July 19, 2012 at 8:25 am

    It is lovely, Carol and congratulations on your weight loss. You should be so proud of yourself because it’s a difficult road!

  9. margene says

    July 19, 2012 at 8:26 am

    The shawl will be happy to wait for it’s day of fun. It no more wants to be out in the heat than you want to be wrapped up in its warmth. It’s beautiful nonetheless.

  10. Becky says

    July 19, 2012 at 8:32 am

    Congratulations on the weight loss! Doesn’t it feel good?

  11. Jo says

    July 19, 2012 at 8:33 am

    I had been wondering why we’d not seen that shawl. It’s lovely and the overall lace patterning makes it extra special. Bet losing a dress never felt so good!

  12. DebbieB says

    July 19, 2012 at 8:34 am

    Gorgeous shawl – and “hello! weight loss! yay!” is AWESOME. Proud of you, girl.

  13. Bridget says

    July 19, 2012 at 8:36 am

    The shawl turned out beautifully! And the best thing about shawls is that they always fit, regardless or your weight. 🙂

    Congratulations on the weight loss – I think it’s the best reason to have to give some of your clothes away!

  14. Ann in the UP says

    July 19, 2012 at 8:36 am

    Congratulations and keep up the good work, both with the needles and the weight loss. It is lovely to hear success stories!

  15. Seanna Lea says

    July 19, 2012 at 9:29 am

    Congrats on the weight loss. I’m trying to get back on that wagon!

  16. jill says

    July 19, 2012 at 9:32 am

    What a beautiful knit and a fantastic color! You will get a great deal of enjoyment wearing it once the weather cools. And how nice to need something in a new size to wear with it! Keep it up – I’m heading to the treadmill as soon as I log off!

  17. Barbara Seiver says

    July 19, 2012 at 9:40 am

    Well, you really applied yourself to finish that shawl in time. We all know (but tend to forget) that you can’t snack and knit a beautiful shawl at the same time…et viola’, weight loss!

    Congratulations!

  18. Meghan says

    July 19, 2012 at 9:45 am

    Get used to that happy feeling of noticing more of your clothing is just too big. It puts the time spent at the gym into perspective. Smaller pants and extra respect for your yourself is always a win win for me. I predict you’ll be giving yourself more mirror time. You deserve it.

  19. Jo-Ann says

    July 19, 2012 at 9:46 am

    Very pretty, and I bet every time you wear it you’ll be reminded of your hard work on the weight loss front! You’ve been working so hard, you totally deserve to have results like that 🙂

  20. Jackie Mackiewicz says

    July 19, 2012 at 10:15 am

    Ok Carole,
    When are you going to give “shawl” knitting lessons…..? Sign me up….mornings, afternoons, evenings, 2-4 in the morning…..I will be there!!!
    Gorgeous!!! So jealous of your talent..
    J

  21. Kim says

    July 19, 2012 at 10:55 am

    It’s so beautiful…and it’s green! Congratulations on the weight loss!!!! w00t! How much are you down now?

  22. Donna says

    July 19, 2012 at 11:03 am

    It came out lovely. Just wait till you are at your goal and then go buy something that matches it 🙂

  23. Doris says

    July 19, 2012 at 11:07 am

    Beautiful shawl! And congratulations on the weight loss…I am working on that myself.

  24. kmkat says

    July 19, 2012 at 11:31 am

    Lovely!

  25. Debbie says

    July 19, 2012 at 11:35 am

    Lovely shawl! I salute your weight loss. Isn’t it great when clothing (even your favorites) are suddenly TOO BIG?? Have a great Thursday.

  26. Beth says

    July 19, 2012 at 12:19 pm

    That’s wonderful that your dress is too big!!! I’m very happy for you. Your shawl is beautiful!

  27. Susan says

    July 19, 2012 at 1:10 pm

    Beautiful work on the shawl, Carole, and great news on the weight loss! I’m down about 14 lbs myself since the end of March. Although some of my clothes are starting to be loose, I’m not really down a whole size yet, so shopping for new clothes is a little ways off.

    Keep up the good work – in knitting and weight loss!

  28. Marcy says

    July 19, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    Beautiful shawl! And yeah on the weight loss! I would sacrifice all my handknits if I could successfully lose 50 lbs! You are inspiring.

  29. elizabeth says

    July 19, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    It’s lovely and so delicate! Congrats on the weight loss, I’m back to logging in MFP and next week I’ll be back to the gym!

  30. Kathy says

    July 19, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    It feels like a long time ago since you posted about that dress. I say, good riddance dress! You’re doing so awesome with your plan — WOO HOO! Shawl is lovely and I’m sure will get lots of use later this year.

  31. Vicki says

    July 19, 2012 at 4:41 pm

    Oh, it’s just beautiful. It looks so soft. I’m sure you’ll have plenty of opportunity to use it!!

  32. mary says

    July 19, 2012 at 5:05 pm

    I love that shawl pattern (it was the first lace shawl I knit years ago)…and the green mohair looks light as air. congratulations on the weight loss…and be happy that shawls will still fit (socks too, right?!)

  33. Cheryl S. says

    July 19, 2012 at 8:31 pm

    It’s lovely! I think you’ll just have to buy a nice new dress to go with it.

  34. gale (she shoots sheep shots) says

    July 20, 2012 at 6:32 am

    Gorgeous shawl–I love that color. It’ll look amazing with a new little black dress, right? It is inspiring to see your check-in at the Y posts on FB! Go Carole.

  35. Wendy says

    July 20, 2012 at 7:00 am

    That IS beautiful Carole. A week? (shaking my head) Amazing!

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