Angels on High

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

Comments

[Annie]

Another lovely FO! I wish I could be at Rhinebeck to see you wearing it!

[Sarah]

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.

[Shanti]

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.

[Kelly]

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.

[meg]

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!

[Cara]

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!

[Deb]

Beautiful shawl - lovely post. At least when it's cold there it snows. It's just plain old cold and rainy here in MN!

[Ramona]

So beautiful!

[Kathleen]

So beautiful and love the color. Can't wait to see it in person. :) Perhaps I need to take Leaf Lace out of hiding!

[Vicki]

SNOW!!
It's a gorgeous shawl, Margene! I can't wait to see it!

[tiennie]

Simply beautiful!

[P-la]

Bravo! She is beautiful!!! Wonderful!

[Teresa C]

Eight feet across!!!! The snow is the perfect backdrop for the debut. It is gorgeous. I'll be looking for it in Rhinebeck.

[Liz K.]

An angel in the snow...absolutely lovely, Margene!

[Marcia]

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!

[Isela]

It is beautiful and it fits you perfectly :). I'll keep an eye open for Seraphim at Rhinebeck :)

[Jacquie]

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?

[Miriam]

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.

[Cheryl]

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!

[Jan]

That *wingspan* shot shows off Seraphim beautifully...just gorgeous! The plum color is lovely.
Not.ready.for.snow.yet.

[Roseann]

Seraphim is gorgeous! I am amazed at how quickly you knit it, too. It is perfect!

[Lisa]

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.

[Lauren]

It's beautiful!

[kathy]

Absolutely lovely. A perfect shot for the premier. I love your blog, photos and knitting.

[Norma]

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.

[PumpkinMama]

Just gorgeous! I hadn't even been thinking of that shawl, then I see yours, and I'm in love. Wonderful!

[Sarah HB]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[Kelly]

She's gorgeous and such a nice color on you!

[Jennifer]

Gorgeous!!

[Brenda]

Gorgeous shawl, really love the colour. It's now on my "want to knit" list too. Pretty snow in the background too.

[Birdsong]

She turned out absolutely lovely, and I hope the autumn prevails over early winter for Rhinebeck so you get the chance to show her off.

[Hillary]

I love the snow and the shawl. That is such a great pattern and the color is great. Wear it well.

[Lark]

Wonderful post. ::Sigh::

[wool winder]

Love the shawl! Wear it proudly at Rhinebeck. Can't believe there's snow already. Wasn't it only a couple of months ago that you were in the middle of a heatwave? Still running the air conditioner here.

[Lauren]

Stunning!

[Stephanie]

Gorgeous! I love the color - she looks great on you.

[margaux]

Gorgeous!!! :-) I cannot believe all the snow!

[Tina - Ladydove]

Oh, I loved that color. I almost wore my Creame Seraphim to church on sunday but my hubby assured me that having been outside already, that it wasn't that cold. Lies. Lies! The church is a very old building in Logan (an ex-LDS/now Baptist church) and the heat wasn't working. Shivers all around. I was in the nursery thankful and got to cuddle a 1 month old for warmth for most of it lol. But I can't wait to wear Seraphim out more! It's a big shawl, and can't just be worn anywhere. I'm busy knitting Hidcote to wear to a SLC Conference in October (no, not The Conference) If I could only stop getting sidetracked....

Again. I love that color. It looks so beautiful. Is Hidcote on your list? Have a great time at Rhinebeck.

[Leah]

Gorgeous, gorgeous!

Though I have to admit to being a bit distracted by THE SNOW! It was 98 degrees here on Saturday!!

[lisa Co. Springs]

Beautiful---the shawl and the mountains. I really need to pick up my Seraphim again.

[Karen]

It's absolutely beautiful Margene!

I can't believe you guys have snow there already!

[Alisha]

Oh my word...absolutly beautiful.

Although I am dreading the snow...your photos make it look so wonderful....must be the shawl!!

[Carole]

It's fabulous and a perfect size and color for you. I need to go back and try this again after running out of yarn the last time.
And SLC was on OUR news this morning for the first snowfall of the year. I have to admit, I laughed.

[Bonne Marie]

That is one glorious shawl in one glorious color - you look breathtaking!

For some reason, I'm all sentimental seeing the snow - very peaceful and beautiful.

[I will be vicariously sitting on your shoulder enjoying Rhinebeck...]

[Kit Knits]

Seraphim looks absolutely stunning. And so does the snow. Oh, I miss Utah in the fall!

[Jenn]

Beautiful shawl! Wonderful job. The Tahoe snow here has melted but it sure brought the reality of the coming season home. Snow pants and boots have been bought and mitten and hat knitting have been planned. Where did this summer go?

[Julia]

It is beautiful! And I'm a big girl too, so I would love the bigger sizing. Just in case you decided you had too many lovely shawls. I don't know why I hesitate to start with the laces, cuz I want them really bad.

[Laura]

Absolutely breathtaking Margene! And such a beautiful color. It's probably a little bit of a drag to have snow so early but all I can think is "Yay! We get snow pictures!" :)

[Debi]

it's stunning Margene! (as is that white stuff btw!)
I can't believe you're going to Rheinbeck! I am so completely jealous!
PS- The P-Man says you can call him a doll any old time :)

[Kristi aka Fiber Fool]

A beautiful companion choice for Rhinebeck!