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A Bit of Shawl Magic! ☃

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Before taking these pics I didn’t realize how amazing this almost classical shawl is! If I were in some chilly climate I would enjoy wearing something like this, wrapping it in different ways and feeling cozy, inventive and warm;) 

I grew up among amazing triangular white shawls knitted by my grandmother – her fingers would breed, in the middle of winter an entire icy botanical garden – delicate flowers and leaves in  neat rows as if they were there since the beginning of time – such real fine pieces of jewelry! 

This shawl I started back in Romania and it was supposed to get back to Romania last Christmas:D hopefully it will get there before This Christmas:D With friends like me, who needs... hmmh… other friends?!

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I came up with the pattern  as I was knitting it, if you reproduce a pattern you know how it’s going to turn out, while if you do it as you go there’s always some surprise!

Feeling eager to try a shawl of your own? 

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  1. LrcDecember 9, 2010 at 4:31 AM

    so lovely! I love the red color and the ruffly,tentacly edges! It makes me want to try one at some point.

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  2. AnonymousDecember 9, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    This is so gorgeous on you! I love the colour and the many ways you showcased it!! The ruffle detail gives it a classic modern edge. Like your new site too!

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