The weather stayed on the chilly side all weekend and we finally broke down Sunday morning and turned on the heat. It was 60 degrees in the house and shivering while reading the paper, holding a cup of coffee (or a wiggly dog) just for the warmth, and wearing multiple layers of clothing just got old.
The snow melted off the front of the Wasatch Range, but the higher elevations still had several inches of white, cold 'stuff'. As we drove up the canyon the view was beautiful in every direction and Snowbird was full of people enjoying the first winter wonderland of the season (instead of the OktoberFest). One man was serving snowmen for breakfast if you wanted to sit on the patio. We opted to dined inside and enjoy a nice warm meal.
Snowbird was a glorious place for Seraphim to spread her wings for the first time. The snow covered mountain peaks were heard to sing her praises as she was so elegant and beautiful.
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When Seraphim you see, you'll know it's me, as she will be my Rhinebeck companion (as long as it's not raining). Knitting with Grayce's luscious yarn (Plain and Fancy Wool Co.) was pure heaven. The colorway is rich and shaded beautifully throughout the pattern. From ball to ball the intensity of color didn't change and it is difficult to where one ball ended and another began. The fabric is light and soft, but shows off detail in the lace and keeps its shape, too. Because the yarn was a sport weight and not the fingering weight called for, the shawl is much larger. She fits my 6' frame well and wraps me up in the warmth of her feather work.
Miriam has created a delightful pattern for a beginning lace knitter and yet, a more advanced knitter would enjoy the simplicity of design and the elegant lace work along the edge. The mix of a fabulous pattern with a perfect yarn creates a heavenly knit. It was hard to come to the end of this perfect experience, but rapture will be mine, as Seraphim wraps around me this winter.
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Pattern: Seraphim by Miriam Felton- Mimknits
Yarn: Plain and Fancy Wool Co. Sport - 3 skeins Plum
Needles: Size 8 AddiTurbos
Finished Size: 8' across the top - 44" top to point
Time to Knit: August 25-September 13, 2006
Another lovely FO! I wish I could be at Rhinebeck to see you wearing it!
Posted by: Annie | September 18, 2006 at 04:13 AM
Seraphim is beautiful. That snow looks so nice. While you're turning on the heat, we still have the air conditioning going. The warmth of the Kid Mohair Pacific Northwest Shawl I'm knitting got to be a bit much for me on Saturday. There are so many stitches now that just one more row means having that warm, wonderful work on my lap for a good bit of time.
Posted by: Sarah | September 18, 2006 at 04:27 AM
Beautiful! The color is wonderful for you and the size is perfect. It's still too hot here in South TX for anything made in cotton, but those pictures make my fingers itch for wool.
Posted by: Shanti | September 18, 2006 at 04:52 AM
what a beautiful fo and a perfect scene for it. The snow in the background looks oh so nice, but it can stay with you for a long time yet, I want to enjoy my fall.
We put the fire on the other night as it was soo cold but haven't had it on since. ohhh I can't wait for knitting by the fire.
Posted by: Kelly | September 18, 2006 at 05:04 AM
Ok, I am putting that shawl back on my "to do" list! So beautiful, and the yarn is just gorgeous. See you at Rhinebeck, I hope!
Posted by: meg | September 18, 2006 at 05:22 AM
Oh my god that's perfect! It's everything I can do to stop knitting on mine. I'm about half way through the second lace chart and I just can't stop.
Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Cara | September 18, 2006 at 06:04 AM
Beautiful shawl - lovely post. At least when it's cold there it snows. It's just plain old cold and rainy here in MN!
Posted by: Deb | September 18, 2006 at 06:04 AM
So beautiful!
Posted by: Ramona | September 18, 2006 at 06:04 AM
So beautiful and love the color. Can't wait to see it in person. :) Perhaps I need to take Leaf Lace out of hiding!
Posted by: Kathleen | September 18, 2006 at 06:10 AM
SNOW!!
It's a gorgeous shawl, Margene! I can't wait to see it!
Posted by: Vicki | September 18, 2006 at 06:21 AM
Simply beautiful!
Posted by: tiennie | September 18, 2006 at 06:22 AM
Bravo! She is beautiful!!! Wonderful!
Posted by: P-la | September 18, 2006 at 06:32 AM
Eight feet across!!!! The snow is the perfect backdrop for the debut. It is gorgeous. I'll be looking for it in Rhinebeck.
Posted by: Teresa C | September 18, 2006 at 06:34 AM
An angel in the snow...absolutely lovely, Margene!
Posted by: Liz K. | September 18, 2006 at 06:36 AM
I'm just bowled over...both by the weather and by that incredible shawl. And, I'm hanging my head in shame: after redoing row 25 (Flower Basket) at least 25 times (!), I found a mistake way back and ripped it out. Back to socks..you won't be seeing ME in any shawls at Rhinebeck!
Posted by: Marcia | September 18, 2006 at 06:42 AM
It is beautiful and it fits you perfectly :). I'll keep an eye open for Seraphim at Rhinebeck :)
Posted by: Isela | September 18, 2006 at 06:42 AM
Your Seraphim has turned out wonderfully, and the snowy background shows it off perfectly. Aren't we lucky to live in this magical mountainy place?
Posted by: Jacquie | September 18, 2006 at 06:47 AM
Oh My! It's just so beautiful! An 8 foot shawl is just perfect for you! Enjoy it!
Oh, and you'll be happy to hear that I started spinning again. I was going to wait until I got that green wool that I left, but I pulled out the icelandic lamb that Anne sent me and pulled the merino/silk off the spindle and plyed it (gotta set the twist still), and started with the icelandic lamb and OMG! Such a difference. I told myself I was only going to spin for 15 min and I ended up spinning for 45 before I put it down.
Posted by: Miriam | September 18, 2006 at 06:48 AM
It's gorgeous! I'm trying to decide what my next one will be: Icarus or Seraphim. I feel myself leaning towards Seraphim now, seeing yours. Beautiful!
Posted by: Cheryl | September 18, 2006 at 06:54 AM
That *wingspan* shot shows off Seraphim beautifully...just gorgeous! The plum color is lovely.
Not.ready.for.snow.yet.
Posted by: Jan | September 18, 2006 at 07:01 AM
Seraphim is gorgeous! I am amazed at how quickly you knit it, too. It is perfect!
Posted by: Roseann | September 18, 2006 at 07:02 AM
Oh, the shawl is gorgeous. YOu must be so happy with it. And you weren't kidding about the snow! We were supposed to have a rainy weekend - it ended up being sunny and beautiful both days.
Posted by: Lisa | September 18, 2006 at 07:05 AM
It's beautiful!
Posted by: Lauren | September 18, 2006 at 07:11 AM
Absolutely lovely. A perfect shot for the premier. I love your blog, photos and knitting.
Posted by: kathy | September 18, 2006 at 07:16 AM
Seraphim is just beautiful! I love the color. Wow, you weren't kidding about winter-fall, huh? And pleaaaaaaaase don't let it rain in Rhinebeck! I want the weather to be exactly as it was the first year I went -- cold, crisp & clear.
Posted by: Norma | September 18, 2006 at 07:37 AM