Wednesday 20 May 2015

Yarn Along

Despite having a busy week, I still managed to finish the lacy shawl that I started last week.  Well, almost finished it still needs the ends sewing in.  It was an easy crochet, using only chains and trebles, a simple pattern that you can watch the TV with.

Ta Dah....

 
The edging was worked into the rows at the end, I thought was a really pretty effect.
 
 
Definitely something that I would do again.  I intend to get going with another Autumn/Winter accessory and then pick out the easy/quick patterns out that I can do a lot of for gifts.  Yes I am thinking Christmas already I need to as I have so many people I like to make a gift for.
 
 
This week I have started to read The Snow Geese by William Fiennes.  I haven't really formed an opinion yet its too soon but I am finding it a little difficult to get into, time will tell.
 
 
I am once again joining in with Ginny over at Small Things.  What have you got on your needles/hook?  Pop over and join in the fun.
 
See you soon.

35 comments:

  1. beautiful shawl and my you made that quite fast. I'm hoping that I'm done with a shawl by next Wednesday...fingers crossed.

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  2. how pretty! love the blue! I am thinking of Christmas presents too; to make things takes time, esp. when there is a list to think of!

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  3. It's lovely, a gorgeous colour. I'm glad I'm not the only one thinking of Christmas gifts too! x

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  4. Beautiful shawl, pretty color too!

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  5. That is so pretty. Looks so delicate in that lovely colour. I'll be interested to hear about your book.

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  6. Such a pretty shade for an even prettier shawl! I've started Christmas knitting and have two secret projects in the works so far. :)

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  7. beautiful shawl :) I'm impressed you're thinking about Christmas projects already, very organised

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  8. Beautiful baby blue shawl. It makes a very lovely Christmas present.

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  9. Just beautiful, Lorraine! You are so talented.

    Is William Fiennes related to Ralph and Joseph the actors, I wonder?
    It's such a unique surname, can't help but think he is - ??

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  10. love the shawl, so pretty. Thanks for popping by my blog and commenting, I appreciate it.

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  11. Congrats on your finish - hope the book picks up soon. I am curious to know how it goes.

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  12. Oh it is beautiful done! Good for you!

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  13. Your shawl is so pretty! I love the colors and the design seems very delicate and lacy.

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  14. your shawl is perfection. Why bother with Lace knitting ...shawls in crochet are as lovely or more so

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  15. i love the colour of your shawl...it is gorgeous !!!

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  16. Your shawl came out beautifully - love the colour.
    I'm thinking christmas knitting too - I'm on a sock theme for this year.

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  17. Well, the shawl is beautiful and the color is amazing. I will be interested in what you think of the book after you dive in. I have heard good things.

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  18. Beautiful shawl. I always take Christmas gift crochet on holiday with me - so I'm planning too. :) x

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  19. My favorite kind of crochet project - something that has a border built in. This one is just lovely. The scarf I began this week is my first Christmas present I've started working on. I'm feeling behind already. :^(

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  20. Hello Lorraine!

    The Shawl is lovely and I love that minty colour!!! I must get that magazine out, I also wanted to have a go at that one. I recently made one of her patterns (from last summer) called the All at sea shawl, I will post about it soon.
    Just been catching up on your recent posts, it's great to see your family get together, so precious!!!
    Hugs! xx

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  21. I hope that you enjoy your book. The shawl is so very pretty!!! A shawl like that would make a lovely Christmas gift for one of your loved ones. I know that you like to be organised for Christmas, but I am very impressed that you are thinking of making gifts already! xx

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  22. Your shawl is so gorgeous!! The blue is really soft and pretty!

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  23. The shawl looks so pretty and the colour so delicate. A beautiful piece of work. Christmas planning! Wow, you are so organised, I can only dream of being so.

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  24. you knit so fast!!! and it is so gorgeous!
    you make a really beautiful choice of colour!
    And watching TV while knitting is a good point.
    Miss, xx

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  25. Beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Have a lovely day !
    Anna

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  26. It's been awhile since I made a crochet accessory! Your shawl looks beautiful - so airy and light!

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  27. Beautiful. I'm in awe of people who can make such gorgeous items while watching TV! I have to totally concentrate.
    This reminds me to get going on the dishcloths I hope to make for my book club for Christmas.
    Your gift recipients will certainly be blessed!

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  28. This shawl turned out really, really beautifully! :) did you wear it yet? Seems very fitting for this time of the year when spring can't quite decide on the temperatures...

    Take care
    Anne (Crochet Between Worlds)

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  29. What a beautiful shawl. Lovely colour too.
    Marianne x

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  30. The shawl is beautiful, the color is so calming.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  31. aww those are pretty cool mama@ :) Girls would really love that!

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  32. Thats one very pretty shawl! Well done x

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  33. Thats one very pretty shawl! Well done x

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  34. What a lovely colour? Beautiful shawl.

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  35. Love the shawl - a lovely, delicate color.
    Amalia
    xo

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