I have always admired Melody’s beautiful patterns but had not actually knit any of them myself. When she released Hollows a few months ago and I saw the photos of this shawl on Instagram I immediately purchased the pattern. It was love at first sight and now that I’ve finished it, I can’t stop wearing it. I even wore it over my gym clothes today. (Before becoming sweaty, not after.) I used a lovely wool and silk blend from Quince & Co. that resulted in the perfect drape, just as I had hoped. The yarn is called Tern and the color is Dusk.
We are completely moved in with my parents now. We have a few months before Gabe starts his new job and we will hopefully find a place to live before then. It’s odd, living in this state of limbo. Last night Gabe and I were discussing the sale of the farm and I said that leaving your home is so much more difficult when you don’t have a new place to call home and help you forget your sadness from loosing your previous home. Sleeping on the floor of my parent’s media room doesn’t provide much distraction from thinking about all we have given up. I’m hoping that this free time in the interim will allow me to complete some knitting projects, learn some new knitting skills and devote more time to my photography.
Happy Wednesday, friends.
This is a beautiful shawl! Your colour choice spot on, it really suits you. I am sorry to read that you have left your farm, I’ve been a bit busy to keep up with everyones blogs just recently. You’re in my thoughts and I hope you find a new home that will give you more joy.
Thank you Caroline! I have been wearing this shawl non-stop. We have left our farm, but we have found a temporary (very nice) rental in Austin that will suit our needs in the interim. I’ll post more about it later. Sweet messages such as yours always lift my spirits. Have a wonderful weekend.
Your shawl is beautiful!!!
Thank you, Andee.
Your shawl is beautiful (as is the photography). Change is difficult — good luck on your search for a new home.
Thank you so much.
This is a graceful shawl (and that’s coming from someone not much into them) knit in a very delicate color. It suits you well!
I was moved by what you shared regarding leaving your precious farm. No matter how clearly we see the goodness of moving, starting afresh, our hearts cannot but bleed; and I guess it’s a good thing.
Anyway, I think you can still be an aspiring farmwife, even without an actual farm. It’s all in the spirit, right?
“It’s all in the spirit, right?”
You made me laugh, Helene. I think you are quite right. Thank you for your kind words.
Oh, what a beautiful shawl! And I really like how you paired it with a simple casual sweater – you look beautiful 🙂 I know how it feels to live “in between”, it can be really hard at times, but I am sure the life will get back to normal soon and you’ll be excited about your new home and new lifestyle!
Thank you, Alina! I think the shawl really is a statement piece and stands on its own. This in between stage has been difficult but we rented a house in Austin that will be waiting for us when we arrive in March and that has helped with the listless feeling of not really belonging anywhere. Thank you again for your kind words!