Hanging Vines Hanging At the Lake
With a walking stick in one hand and Hanging Vines in the other, I hiked up to Willow Heights Lake. It was very important to find a unique place to show off a finished object as beautiful as this Hanging Vines stole. The afterglow of knitting such a beautiful piece, and of the hike up to this incredible place, is still with me. They both feel like a gift, both were experiences I'll not forget and both will be in my life for years to come.
Hanging Vines Stole by Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer
Yarn-merino/silk single, dyed and spun by Judy (Smatterings), color Peony. 1050 yds appx.
Size 8 needles (Addi's 32")
Size: 82" x 28"
Time to knit: July 17-September 15, 2005
Every stitch was a joy, a meditation, the embodiment of the process. The end is bittersweet, as I could happily continue to knit with
such lovely yarn and an interesting pattern.
The perfect setting to show off your beautiful stole ! Such gorgeous colours and patterns. Beautiful !
Posted by:Emma. | September 20, 2005 at 04:23 AM
It is absolutely a stunning stole, Margene!
Posted by:Kristi | September 20, 2005 at 04:38 AM
It is huge! And beautiful. I am almost sorry you are finished knitting it too.
Posted by:Kathleen | September 20, 2005 at 04:47 AM
Wow, now that's a stole! Considering what your 'wingspan' is, that's amazing. And beautiful. Thanks for the full reveal.
Posted by:Cassie | September 20, 2005 at 05:10 AM
So beautiful! (and big!)
Posted by:Liz | September 20, 2005 at 05:12 AM
What a beautiful pattern and the colours compliment it perfectly ( not to mention the scenery) Where did you get the pattern from ( I see a similar stole in my future somewhere)
Posted by:Janine | September 20, 2005 at 05:17 AM
It's a beautiful stole!
Posted by:Colleen | September 20, 2005 at 05:21 AM
I love that stole, it's beautiful, and what a great photo shoot, I just want to go sit by that lake right now...
Posted by:Julia | September 20, 2005 at 05:23 AM
Great set of photos.
Hanging vines is gorgeous
Posted by:Amy Boogie | September 20, 2005 at 05:34 AM
Margene, Hanging Vines is absolutely gorgeous! Looks like you had a very nice outting, also.
Posted by:Elizabeth | September 20, 2005 at 05:53 AM
Margene, your stole is truly beautiful. Gorgeous pictures.
Posted by:Teri | September 20, 2005 at 05:58 AM
it's gorgeous...stunning. i never realized it was going to be that large until now. i'm guessing by the one pic of you holding it out that it's at least 6 feet long, right?
Posted by:jody | September 20, 2005 at 06:02 AM
It's absoutely beautiful - I'm stunned that it's so big! And the yarn, well, could anything have been more perfect?
Posted by:Beth | September 20, 2005 at 06:12 AM
Oh my god that's GORGEOUS! And SO BIG! Maybe I need to make a rectangular stole now. Hmmm. You've got my little brain churning.
Really what I love is how happy you look!
PS - Is it really that cold there that you're in jeans and long sleeves? It's still summer here, alas.
Posted by:Cara | September 20, 2005 at 06:13 AM
Oh my.......it is every bit as beautiful as I envisioned it would be!!!!
How many skeins of Judy's yarn did it take...or should I ask, how many do you think it would take for a short person.....
Posted by:Kim | September 20, 2005 at 06:16 AM
It's unbelievable!! That's a BIG beaautiful shawl. You look so happy and lovely in the pics. Wear it in good health.
Posted by:Judy | September 20, 2005 at 06:18 AM
Stunning!!
Posted by:Vicki | September 20, 2005 at 06:20 AM
Margene it's beautiful!
Posted by:Becky | September 20, 2005 at 06:28 AM
It's really perfect. It isn't often when the experience and the product are so just right. Lucky you!
Posted by:Teresa C | September 20, 2005 at 06:38 AM
Beautiful! The size is great.
Posted by:Melanie | September 20, 2005 at 06:53 AM
Gorgeous! What else can you say... Just gorgeous.
Posted by:Liz | September 20, 2005 at 07:00 AM
You look like a beautiful butterfly with that magnificent stole stretched over your wingspan.
Posted by:Bliss | September 20, 2005 at 07:03 AM
Oooooh! Wow! Oh my Goddess! I can't believe it! Where is the yarn from?! How long did it take?! Oooooh!
*And then shi squealed hirself into a frenzy over Margene's shawl ... and fell onto the floor off hir bed while looking at it.*
Margene - It's stunning. I think I could knit this one.
Posted by:Sara* | September 20, 2005 at 07:05 AM
Wow! Beautiful. Great pictures!!
Posted by:Kathy | September 20, 2005 at 07:06 AM
Maybe.
Posted by:Sara* | September 20, 2005 at 07:07 AM
Quite lovely, and a lovely photo-shoot too. Gorgeous!
Posted by:PumpkinMama | September 20, 2005 at 07:08 AM
It's gorgeous - I can't decide whether the scenery or the stole is more captivating. Brava!
Posted by:Ann | September 20, 2005 at 07:09 AM
That is a transcendent stole - the colors look wonderful on you, the size & yarn & knitting are just right. Enjoy!
Posted by:gale (she shoots sheep shots) | September 20, 2005 at 07:10 AM
I wonder if KSH would work with that. I'm rethinking the rectangular Birch idea because I think something more elongated like this pattern would suit the colour I have better (it's called "Lord," a deep blue. Where in hell do they come up with these names...)
Yours is truly a work of art. I love it. And Judy's yarn looks so wonderful knit up. How much did it take?
Posted by:Lee Ann | September 20, 2005 at 07:31 AM
Absolutely beautiful! And great shots of you and the shawl. I love multiples, they show it off in all its varied beauty.
Posted by:Laurie | September 20, 2005 at 07:33 AM
Delightful. That will really brighten up your winter.
Posted by:claudia | September 20, 2005 at 07:36 AM
Oh, that's just beautiful!
Posted by:cari | September 20, 2005 at 07:39 AM
Just gorgeous! Stunning, really. And I'm so happy that you enjoyed the process as much as the result.
Posted by:Carole | September 20, 2005 at 07:41 AM
I'm embarrassed to admit that I got all weepy looking at your photos and reading your entry today. I totally know how you're feeling and appreciate that you love knitting so much! It's a great journey to follow you on.
... and beautiful stole! lovely hike, too! You look fabulous, Margene. :)
Posted by:Liz | September 20, 2005 at 07:49 AM
margene, you've reminded me of what it is all about. Lovely. And generous and sweeping, which makes it even better.
Posted by:Juno | September 20, 2005 at 07:51 AM
Totally gorgeous, Margene. And the shawl is too!
Posted by:Nathania | September 20, 2005 at 07:56 AM
Gorgeous! And that color! Perfect setting to show it at its best.
Posted by:Jan | September 20, 2005 at 08:06 AM
It really is beautiful. And you look so happy with it in those pictures! It lifts my own spirits just looking at them. Thank you.
Posted by:Cheryl | September 20, 2005 at 08:08 AM
Beautiful stole, beautiful scenery. What an added bonus that it was such an enjoyable knit.
Posted by:Brenda | September 20, 2005 at 08:09 AM
Possibly your best photo session yet. :-)
Posted by:Beth | September 20, 2005 at 08:22 AM
Stunning stole and backdrop--as always :) Is that a hint of changing color in the trees?
Posted by:Kim | September 20, 2005 at 08:31 AM
Love everything about that shawl. colour, texture - and man it is so big. It amazes me how fast you knit. Great job!
Posted by:lisa | September 20, 2005 at 08:40 AM
wow, those photos are gorgeous!! beautiful stole and such serene scenery. i want to be there!!
Posted by:blossom | September 20, 2005 at 08:51 AM
OK, so after seeing these beautiful pics, I just went and ordered the pattern. Too bad I can't afford to order the yarn right now (I absolutely LOVE it!!). How many skeins did you use?
Posted by:Sneaksleep | September 20, 2005 at 09:14 AM
It is stunning, Margene. What a lovely piece--and so wearable!
Posted by:Lolly | September 20, 2005 at 09:32 AM
Oooooh, Margene, that is simply magnificent! Amazing, amazing, amazing.
Posted by:regina | September 20, 2005 at 09:33 AM
It's gorgeous. And HUGE. Congrats.
Posted by:Jessica | September 20, 2005 at 09:42 AM
Beautiful, beautiful! I've been wanting to try a rectangular wrap that one is gorgeous. You did a wonderful job.
Posted by:Sharlene | September 20, 2005 at 10:24 AM
Maaaahhvaaaluuuussss!
Posted by:Julia | September 20, 2005 at 10:37 AM
Breathtaking!
Posted by:Sara | September 20, 2005 at 11:19 AM