Monday, August 12, 2013

Germinate


The pattern is wonderful. Well-written and easy to follow, but I just don’t feel the love. Maybe it’s my colors, maybe it’s the stripes with the lace---but I just don't love this shawl as much as I thought I would.  I do like how the stitches in the lace sections gradually get bigger, and I do like how the lace is interspersed with stockinette.  Someday I would like to knit this pattern again all in one color or tonal colors, and then I think I would adore it.  

I knit this shawl as part of a Mystery Knit A-long on Ravelry.  Mystery KAL's are appealing to me, and in that sense I am not one bit disappointed in my shawl.  Who knows, maybe I'll even wear it one day.  Definitely, I will keep knitting mystery shawls and mystery socks, and especially those put out by Through the Loops.  Kirsten writes her patterns in such a way that I have never had any trouble understanding the directions, and her designs are breathtakingly beautiful. 

The pattern:  Germinate aka TTL Mystery Shawl 2013
The Yarn:  Cascade Heritage Silk
Needles:  Size 6 (4.0 mm)


 


 
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14 comments:

  1. TammyAugust 12, 2013

    It's very pretty. I read another blog and recognize the pattern from that. She is doing hers in Halloween colors. :) I think I would like it in one solid color myself, though it adds interest to the design, and I really like the color combination you chose.

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    1. RuthAugust 17, 2013

      Thank you. I like my colors, just not together. Some of the color combinations of this shawl on Ravelry are fabulous, but I still think I'd like it best done in one color.

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  2. LoriAugust 12, 2013

    This is so beautiful.

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  3. KathyAugust 13, 2013

    What a beautiful shawl! You are very talented. I bet you'd get a bunch of compliments if you wore it. :)

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    1. RuthAugust 17, 2013

      Thank you, Kathy. When the weather turns cooler, I must may wear it.

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  4. UnknownAugust 17, 2013

    I like the colours you used, and a really love the pattern.

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    1. RuthAugust 17, 2013

      Thank you! It was a fun pattern to knit!

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  5. AndiAugust 24, 2013

    I often feel the same way about stripes and lace, but I must say this is beautiful. You knit so lovely Ruth!

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  6. Paul & CarlaSeptember 19, 2013

    The shawl is gorgeous and you did a fabulous job, but I, too, would prefer a single color. I do have a suggestion though: how would you feel about overdyeing it to tone down the contrast? Don't ask me what colors, I can't tell you what might work, but there are dyeing forums on Rav where you might get help if you're interested.

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    1. RuthSeptember 19, 2013

      Thank you for the comment. You know, overdyeing is something I had not even thought about, but I like the idea very much! I'm going to do some research and attempt to do it! Thank you for the suggestion.

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  7. Paul & CarlaSeptember 19, 2013

    I hope you find some clever trick to help you enjoy your lovely shawl, Ruth!

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  8. rayeSeptember 25, 2013

    The pattern is lovely. I'm just not into the stripes. I'd go for one color, too.

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  9. Nonna RoseNovember 04, 2013

    Gorgeous!

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