I finished my Grinda Shawl. Yea!! It really didnt take too long at all. I started back at the end of September and have only worked on it every now and then. Here it is finished and ready for my mother for Christmas!
Isn’t it lovely? I know she is going to be so happy with it. I really liked how it looked from beginning to end, but the blocking of any crocheted project really adds the finishing touch.
As you can see the lace to the left has not been blocked and the nice, straight, and airy lace to the right has been blocked. Just a quick shot of steam is all takes. Just make sure you don’t touch your iron to the actual threads.
Isn’t it funny what different lighting does to color? The first two pictures were taken in the afternoon while this final photo shoot was taken in the morning. The top two are more accurate as far as color goes.
Oh well, A deep plum is beautiful too! I hope you can see the hearts in the bottom row of the shawl. These will be a reminder that my mother is well loved by me and so many others.
I think the edging really finishes the edge nicely. I may try to add this to another project someday. It is easy an beautiful!
I was so happy to show my husband this delicate shawl. I held it up and asked what he thought. He said he loved it and then added, “Aren’t you going to make one for my mom too?” Sooo….
Here I go with Grinda Shawl #2! Lol:)
Thank you so much for stopping by and reading my blog today. I hope your day or evening is SWEET!
That is beautiful.
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Thank you so much Kris! I’m happy to meet you❤️
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Your Grinda shawl is beautiful Tracy! I see the hearts 💕 and your photos are really wonderful. So nice to have your Mom wrapped in your love and your Mom-in-law too 😊
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Thank you Abbie! It’s always nice to create something for someone you love❤️❤️
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It so is! 😊
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Cool… It looks gorgeous. The pattern must be good if you’re happy to make it twice in a row 😊
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Thank you Julia! Yes, this pattern is an easy, fun one. I’m actually enjoying watching it stitch up in a new color scheme:)❤️
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Awesome. I look forward to seeing it. I’ve still got mine to start some time in the future too, but I have other projects that need finishing first and I’m not currently making any progress at all with them 🤔
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I feel you! Besides any Christmas gift creating, the next few months will be filled only with finishing long awaited WIPs around my house as well❤️❤️
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I’m not even managing to make Christmas gifts at the moment!
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It’s stunning Tracy! 💛💜
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Thank you so much!❤️❤️
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It’s beautiful 🙂
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It’s just beautiful
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Hi Tracy! WOWEE! This is just gorgeous. Your mom couldn’t help but love it – it’s from you, it’s beautiful, and all the love you stitched into it! I had NO IDEA crocheting needed to be blocked. My sister did crocheting for years and years and years (mostly afghans) and never blocked a thing. Wow. I can see why your DH is wondering about his mom! I can see this for a bride, or any female for that matter. I would be proud to wear it and say that you made it!! Happy Wednesday! ~smile~ Roseanne
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I’m so glad you like it Roseanne! I agree with anyone wanting one— I think I need one now too! Lol:). As far as blocking, crochet looks SO MUCH better with a bit of stretching and blocking into place. There are many tutorials online. I even have a few on my blog as well. Thank you for stopping by Roseanne. I always enjoy your comments:)!❤️❤️
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That is REALLY spectacular! And you will be making two mamas very happy, by making shawls for both of them!
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Thank you Kerry! Moms deserve the best. I’m excited for when they open their presents on Christmas!😊❤️
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Wow — you truly do amazing work! Your mom is going to love it!! The colors are yummy and vibrant — Happy Wednesday 🙂
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Thank. You Karla! I really like this brand of yarn. It blends so softly with the color changes. There are no harsh lines at all😊
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Just gorgeous! The pattern is wonderful but it is the crafter that brings the pattern to life and your work is spot on perfect. I have seen this yarn at the store. I am not a fan of variegated yard for the reason you hinted at above the harsh change lines but I may just give this a try. Excited to see the next shawl for your mother in law. They are two loved and lucky woman 🙂 and I think you should be next on the gift list!
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Thank you so much!! I hope you give this yarn a try. You definitely won’t be sorry:). And I agree, I need to make one for myself someday!❤️❤️
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It is very beautiful, a really lovely design. Both mamas will be so pleased with theirs. If you’re not careful, you’ll have a long list of people to make them for!
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Hi Kate! I bet you are right! Everyone who sees it is going to want one:)❤️
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that is gorgeous Tracey . . . and I had a good laugh, at your husband wanting no favouritism . . . the colours for your MIL are going to make the design look completely different!
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Thank you Claire! Aren’t husbands so cute?! I should have thought of that myself, but even do, I am happy to try out a new color and see how different it looks😊❤️
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Both moms will be so happy and know they are very loved when they receive their shawls! The hearts are beautiful, and that yarn….so beautiful!
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Thank you Kathy! I really have fallen in love with this yarn. They have so many colors. I want to try them all:)❤️❤️
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Where did you get the pattern for that shawl? It’s beautiful!
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Hi Amanda! Thank you so much for stopping by and reading about this pretty shawl. I hope you make one too! The pattern is free and can be found here https://www.lillabjorncrochet.com/2018/07/grinda-mal-part-1-english-us.html?m=1
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Awesome work and color can’t wait to see your next creation!
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That is beautiful. I love the colours.
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Hi Lisa! Thank you so much for stopping by today:). I’m glad you like the colors of this pretty shawl. I am very pleased with how it turned out.😊❤️
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