Comments on: Shawl Survival http://lollygirl.com/blog/2007/08/27/shawl-survival Photography. Yarn. Food. Travel. Sat, 31 Jul 2010 17:31:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Lolly Knitting Around » Winter Whites http://lollygirl.com/blog/2007/08/27/shawl-survival/comment-page-1#comment-260048 Lolly Knitting Around » Winter Whites Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:16:37 +0000 http://lollygirl.com/blog/2007/08/27/shawl-survival/#comment-260048 [...] Like Verona, this shawl also has a story.  I started this shawl last summer, just a week or two after I contracted Lyme disease.  It had not hit me full force yet, but as I got sicker and sicker in late July and early August, this shawl was one of the only things that I could work on… the simple stockinette was comfort when my mind and my heart couldn’t handle anything else, and when I was scared about what the next day would bring with it.   My knitting was slow, but I pressed on with the shawl.  When I got healthier, I set the shawl aside - and it sat in my knitting basket for many months untouched.  In January, I picked it up again.  And now, it has a new purpose. [...] [...] Like Verona, this shawl also has a story.  I started this shawl last summer, just a week or two after I contracted Lyme disease.  It had not hit me full force yet, but as I got sicker and sicker in late July and early August, this shawl was one of the only things that I could work on… the simple stockinette was comfort when my mind and my heart couldn’t handle anything else, and when I was scared about what the next day would bring with it.   My knitting was slow, but I pressed on with the shawl.  When I got healthier, I set the shawl aside – and it sat in my knitting basket for many months untouched.  In January, I picked it up again.  And now, it has a new purpose. [...]

]]> By: Lolly Knitting Around » Blog Archive » Fair Verona http://lollygirl.com/blog/2007/08/27/shawl-survival/comment-page-1#comment-142566 Lolly Knitting Around » Blog Archive » Fair Verona Sat, 08 Sep 2007 20:47:02 +0000 http://lollygirl.com/blog/2007/08/27/shawl-survival/#comment-142566 [...] It was the simplicity that drew me to this knit: I often need a good stockinette fix, and this one definitely provided it. At 6.5 feet (just under 2 meters) of alternating knit and purl rows, I got just what I wanted. Little did I know that this shawl would have so many stories knit into it… [...] [...] It was the simplicity that drew me to this knit: I often need a good stockinette fix, and this one definitely provided it. At 6.5 feet (just under 2 meters) of alternating knit and purl rows, I got just what I wanted. Little did I know that this shawl would have so many stories knit into it… [...]

]]> By: Wanda http://lollygirl.com/blog/2007/08/27/shawl-survival/comment-page-1#comment-141392 Wanda Tue, 04 Sep 2007 23:37:16 +0000 http://lollygirl.com/blog/2007/08/27/shawl-survival/#comment-141392 You never get as much done on vacation as you might hope. It's amazing that the shawl was remembered by Kris and still intact. I believe this shawl will always be a reminder of your Peru trip and all that you went through. You never get as much done on vacation as you might hope. It’s amazing that the shawl was remembered by Kris and still intact. I believe this shawl will always be a reminder of your Peru trip and all that you went through.

]]> By: Amy Artisan » Face to Face http://lollygirl.com/blog/2007/08/27/shawl-survival/comment-page-1#comment-140534 Amy Artisan » Face to Face Sun, 02 Sep 2007 00:58:48 +0000 http://lollygirl.com/blog/2007/08/27/shawl-survival/#comment-140534 [...] & chatting. Lolly was working on the beautiful Malabrigo sweater and I also got to see the beautiful purple shawl that accompanied her on her recent Peru adventures. It was a lovely evening of conversation and [...] [...] & chatting. Lolly was working on the beautiful Malabrigo sweater and I also got to see the beautiful purple shawl that accompanied her on her recent Peru adventures. It was a lovely evening of conversation and [...]

]]> By: Jan http://lollygirl.com/blog/2007/08/27/shawl-survival/comment-page-1#comment-140414 Jan Sat, 01 Sep 2007 12:47:04 +0000 http://lollygirl.com/blog/2007/08/27/shawl-survival/#comment-140414 Sounds like Kris is a keeper! ;-) Doesn't the Morehouse laceweight knit up into a nice fabric? Sounds like Kris is a keeper! ;-)
Doesn’t the Morehouse laceweight knit up into a nice fabric?

]]> By: amisha http://lollygirl.com/blog/2007/08/27/shawl-survival/comment-page-1#comment-140283 amisha Sat, 01 Sep 2007 03:45:47 +0000 http://lollygirl.com/blog/2007/08/27/shawl-survival/#comment-140283 kris is amazing. i am still in awe of how composed he was and how he managed all of your gear! and your saved shawl will be such a beautiful memento of your trip... i love wearing something i've knit (or partially knit, more often!) on a trip... always brings back lovely memories. kris is amazing. i am still in awe of how composed he was and how he managed all of your gear!
and your saved shawl will be such a beautiful memento of your trip… i love wearing something i’ve knit (or partially knit, more often!) on a trip… always brings back lovely memories.

]]> By: Laura http://lollygirl.com/blog/2007/08/27/shawl-survival/comment-page-1#comment-139788 Laura Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:11:28 +0000 http://lollygirl.com/blog/2007/08/27/shawl-survival/#comment-139788 Damn, you're making me cry again! I'm really wanting to try some Morehouse yarn, so love to see the project you're knitting in it. Damn, you’re making me cry again!

I’m really wanting to try some Morehouse yarn, so love to see the project you’re knitting in it.

]]> By: Moni http://lollygirl.com/blog/2007/08/27/shawl-survival/comment-page-1#comment-139537 Moni Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:45:04 +0000 http://lollygirl.com/blog/2007/08/27/shawl-survival/#comment-139537 The color is simply gorgeous! yay for Kris for saving it! I'm still so glad you two are okay after that experience. The color is simply gorgeous! yay for Kris for saving it! I’m still so glad you two are okay after that experience.

]]> By: karen http://lollygirl.com/blog/2007/08/27/shawl-survival/comment-page-1#comment-139262 karen Wed, 29 Aug 2007 09:25:12 +0000 http://lollygirl.com/blog/2007/08/27/shawl-survival/#comment-139262 Verona is looking wonderful and I am sure it always will be special to you, having read your dramatic experience. I am so glad you're safe, both of you. What a man you have!! Verona is looking wonderful and I am sure it always will be special to you, having read your dramatic experience. I am so glad you’re safe, both of you. What a man you have!!

]]> By: Debby http://lollygirl.com/blog/2007/08/27/shawl-survival/comment-page-1#comment-139089 Debby Tue, 28 Aug 2007 21:13:53 +0000 http://lollygirl.com/blog/2007/08/27/shawl-survival/#comment-139089 I agree with the others -- this shawl may not be the fanciest you will ever knit, but it will be one of the most special because of the story surrounding it. Thank you again for sharing your amazing trip with us. I agree with the others — this shawl may not be the fanciest you will ever knit, but it will be one of the most special because of the story surrounding it. Thank you again for sharing your amazing trip with us.

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