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Sweet Dreams Shawl

April 10, 2014 By Carole

I am absolutely and utterly in love with my new Sweet Dreams Shawl.

sweet dreams full shawl for carole knits

It is knit in Madeline Tosh Merino Light so it’s verrrrry verrrrrrrrry soft. And the neutral grey color is awesome – full of depth and richness. It’s a single and I was a little worried about that but it worked out just fine.

sweet dreams shawl edge for carole knits

The pattern is fantastic. It’s well written and the charts are easy to follow and I truly enjoyed knitting this. I finished in less than 2 weeks time I enjoyed it so much.

sweet dreams edge and blur for carole knits

I adore the beads. Can you believe I wasn’t going to bead this originally? I’m so glad I decided to do the extra work because they really make a huge difference.

sweet dreams outer edge for carole knits

I think they make the edges and points like like icicles. And to be perfectly clear – I only like icicles on shawls.

sweet dreams corner for carole knits

I know you all like modeled shots but the light was so pretty the other day after work and I just couldn’t resist snapping these photos of the shawl draped on my deck railing.

Photos after work in golden light with a beautiful shawl? Spring must be finally here!

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  1. Barbara Seiver says

    April 10, 2014 at 6:46 am

    It’s a stunner – well done!

    Your ability to enable has not faded: it’s just that I am not knitting for me during Lent, but am working on projects for Christmas at Sea. Otherwise, my yarn and beads would be ordered by now. ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. Manise says

    April 10, 2014 at 6:48 am

    Gorgeous! The beads add some lovely texture and drape.

  3. psmflowerlady/tammy says

    April 10, 2014 at 7:24 am

    Wow! Gorgeous!

  4. Dee says

    April 10, 2014 at 7:46 am

    Lovely! I’ve not tried knitting with beads but I might have to try now. I can see how the beads give it extra pizazz.

  5. Katie K says

    April 10, 2014 at 8:58 am

    That’s really lovely! I wonder what’s next in your queue.

  6. Debbie says

    April 10, 2014 at 9:17 am

    Gorgeous! It will be a perfect wrap for Spring!

  7. Donna says

    April 10, 2014 at 9:17 am

    Wow – it is a work of art. The beads really make it. I can’t believe that only took you 2 weeks! Wear it well ๐Ÿ™‚

  8. Jo-Ann says

    April 10, 2014 at 9:22 am

    When I finish my current shawl-in-progress (made a mistake and am in the ripping back process), I definitely want to try a beaded one! That is absolutely gorgeous ๐Ÿ™‚

  9. Kathy says

    April 10, 2014 at 9:22 am

    Gorgeous! I’ve never knit with beads, but I just may make this — where did you get the beads?

  10. Patty says

    April 10, 2014 at 9:48 am

    That is stunning Carole! Someday I’ll need to learn that bead thing as well. Enjoy!

  11. Vicki says

    April 10, 2014 at 10:19 am

    That’s just gorgeous, Carole! Can’t wait to see it modeled. I’m so happy for the light!!

  12. margene says

    April 10, 2014 at 10:27 am

    Elegant and stunning! MadTosh is one of my favorites for lace. When I knit my Sweet Dreams I found the beads gave the shawl a much needed weight and the sparkle they impart is an exquisite touch. No wonder you love it, Carole!

  13. Jo says

    April 10, 2014 at 10:35 am

    You’ve made me a believer–the beads definitely add that extra something to this already beautiful shawl! The lovely soft grey color will be so wearable and your knitting is exquisite!

  14. Marilyn says

    April 10, 2014 at 11:18 am

    It’s beautiful and the beads are the perfect touch. ๐Ÿ™‚

  15. Mary K. in Rockport says

    April 10, 2014 at 11:23 am

    Lovely.

  16. Laurie says

    April 10, 2014 at 11:49 am

    That’s stunning! A number of her shawls are on my short NAO list.

  17. Dianne says

    April 10, 2014 at 1:14 pm

    What a beautiful shawl! The beads really do add a little something extra and special.

  18. Angelia says

    April 10, 2014 at 4:13 pm

    So. Beautiful! Now I need to do a search of that pattern – I’ve been looking for a shawl pattern.

  19. gale (she shoots sheep shots) says

    April 10, 2014 at 4:48 pm

    That really is beautiful; the color, the beads, the pattern, the light…all of it. Soon you’ll be sitting on a beach having a drink at sunset in it…that’s how I like to picture my shawl wearing. (In reality, its usually around my neck as an extra layer in my drafty house….)

  20. Anne says

    April 10, 2014 at 7:08 pm

    Wow, Carole – THAT.IS.STUNNING. I agree – the beads completely make it. It reminds me of that gorgeous pearly edge of an abalone shell with all those gorgeous shimmery grays and creams.

  21. Kym says

    April 10, 2014 at 11:10 pm

    Wow! That is just amazing! Love the color and dripping icicles. So very pretty.

  22. Mary says

    April 11, 2014 at 6:00 am

    So pretty! I can feel the softness from your photos! yay for spring…and a new lace shawl!

  23. Carolyn says

    April 11, 2014 at 8:01 am

    That is beautiful! I am working on a Sweet Dreams of my own to wear at my wedding.

  24. Judy says

    April 11, 2014 at 8:50 am

    Beautiful! The beads were a perfect choice, raindrops against a grey spring sky.

  25. Kim says

    April 11, 2014 at 10:13 am

    Wow, this is so beautiful and the beads are a perfect extra touch. I love it!

  26. Lifesastitch says

    April 12, 2014 at 11:25 am

    That one’s going onto my wish list. Beautiful! I love the grey and pearly beads together.

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