Like the wings of an angel, Cleite wraps around engulfing the wearer in comfort and warmth. She willing shares her attributes, a soft caress, her legendary beauty, her gentleness, and yet she is commanding, full of strength and fortitude.
The truth is Cleite gave me trouble, trouble of my own making, brought on by my own hubris. There is one row that sets up the tip of each feather like section and for some reason it was not possible for me to remember my way through that row without error. Once that row, that one little row was in place, knitting went smoothly, easily, effortlessly, at least until the repeat came around again. The pattern is easily accomplished and elegant in its simplicity. The finished shawl is exquisite and made all the more so by the yarn.
Opulence is well named as it's one of the most luscious yarns I've ever knit. Not only is it luxurious, it is strong, wears well, and hold its shape. It was the perfect yarn to create a large and incredibly soft shawl…a shawl that would create a soft cocoon of strength, hope and love. The color is one of new life; the color of joy, of spring and renewal. Every stitch holds a prayer for the recipient…prayers for comfort and strength no matter the course. May the shawl and the wearer live long and happily together.
Pattern: Cleite by Miriam Felton
Yarn: Opulence, Pistachio - 2 skeins- by The Woolen Rabbit
Needle: Addi Lace #7
Finished Size: 84" by 38"
Time to Knit: June 20 – July 20, 2009
Raveled Here
It is beautiful, Margene, and radiates with comfort and love.
xo
Posted by: Sarah | July 28, 2009 at 01:04 AM
It's gorgeous! You look like an exotic bird sitting there. :)
Posted by: Kim | July 28, 2009 at 03:17 AM
That shawl is beautiful! Both the pattern and yarn color just blow me away, congratulations!
Posted by: jane | July 28, 2009 at 03:34 AM
Lovely, lovely, lovely. It will definitely bring the comfort and joy that is intended.
Posted by: Norma | July 28, 2009 at 04:07 AM
Such a color! I love it.
Posted by: Elizabeth | July 28, 2009 at 04:24 AM
Fabulous! Love the color and everything else about it!
Posted by: Nora | July 28, 2009 at 04:39 AM
Simply gorgeous!
Posted by: Amy | July 28, 2009 at 05:23 AM
What a lovely and sizable shawl.
Posted by: Gale | July 28, 2009 at 05:27 AM
Your friend will know the love knit into it. She will also feel the prayers. Sounds improbable, but it is true. And, to add to it, it's absolutely gorgeous. the color sings rebirth and the pattern truly suggests flight.
Posted by: cindycindy | July 28, 2009 at 05:33 AM
Beautiful
Posted by: Renee | July 28, 2009 at 05:38 AM
That is a work of art, Margene. The size of the shawl is wonderful, the pattern is gorgeous and the color is breathtaking. Can you tell that I love it?
Posted by: Carole | July 28, 2009 at 05:43 AM
Totally and completely awesome. Great job and I know it's going to be very much loved with its recepient.
Posted by: Anne | July 28, 2009 at 06:01 AM
Fabulous. I'm speechless.
Posted by: Issy | July 28, 2009 at 06:08 AM
Gorgeous. Completely gorgeous. I had no idea it would be such a large shawl!
Posted by: Chris | July 28, 2009 at 06:29 AM
I'm absolutely sure that she holds every bit of love that you want her to. She's gorgeous!
Posted by: Kristin | July 28, 2009 at 06:30 AM
I believe you have accomplished all that you wished with this shawl. Congratulations on a beautiful job!
(My thought wasn't bird, but Luna Moth...and that's a very good thing.)
Posted by: Barbara-Kay | July 28, 2009 at 07:10 AM
It is absolutely stunning. Well done x
Posted by: kerry | July 28, 2009 at 07:14 AM
Just lovely! Will now have to try Opulence, on your recommendation!!
(((hugs)))
Posted by: knitnana | July 28, 2009 at 07:24 AM
Oh Margene that is just lovely! What a great picture of you with your shawl around you.
Posted by: Julie | July 28, 2009 at 07:26 AM
It's fantastic.
Posted by: Heather Joins The Round | July 28, 2009 at 07:31 AM
It's breathtaking and the color is wonderful.
Posted by: Cayenne | July 28, 2009 at 07:39 AM
My first thought when I saw the shot of you wrapped in this shawl, looking out over Silver Lake, was "And she doesn't wear green because......????!!" Masterpiece. Love it. (The color happens to be one of my favorites.)
Posted by: Marcia | July 28, 2009 at 07:40 AM
This is one of my favorite knits that you've done recently. It is gorgeous. Sometimes out of our struggles comes such beauty.
Posted by: Kim D. | July 28, 2009 at 07:42 AM
Stunning.
I so enjoyed your description of the process. Such metaphor for what happens when we allow hubris in our life. Job well done.
Posted by: jill | July 28, 2009 at 07:44 AM
Really lovely, Margene. I need to knit another big shawl soon. Thanks for the inspiration :)
Posted by: Kathleen | July 28, 2009 at 08:00 AM