In case you were hoping for an end to Dor’s Shawl Saga, this is it folks. This is it!
The first real shawl ever made with these two hands and nimble fingers is complete! Hurrah!
The shawl pin has been added too. Look closely and I promise you will see it.
And at the risk of scaring anyone who expected to see a star-like beauty, here is the poster child sporting her new shawl creation. Don’t run off yet! There is just a little bit more……….
The pin does get lost in all that glowing prideful beauty and in the middle of all those holy holes though doesn’t it?
I therefore took the liberty of pinning it to another handmade item at The Stitchin’ Post, so you can see how lovely the pin really is. I am calling this photo of the pin an “off-body experience.” If you are interested, Shawl Pins and other magnificent silver jewelry can be found at Jen Letter, Silversmith.
Then I added the pin to another completed shawl (not mine), done by Pat Egan, an obvious knitting expert. That shawl (not including the pin of course) is for sale at The Stitchin’ Post for $130. There are often amazing things offered at this exciting little shop at 117 South Main Street in Downtown Lexington, Virginia. There are one of a kind cerations that get genuine oooohs and aaaahs and disappear fast. If you are interested in purchasing the shawl below, call Erin at 540 462-2931.
But I hope you like the rather primitive (holey) first shawl “made by Dor” – the one in the scary selfie.
I am inordinately proud of creating something pretty and usable out of a little bitty string. And who knows, you may be seeing future “Dor Shawls” on the cover of Vogue! And as I promised this is truly the place where everyone will live happily ever after.
~THE END ~
Your shawl is beautiful, Dor, and the pin is a great addition. What’s next on your needles – or hook?
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Good ending! Woo hoo! Great picture of you too!
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Thanks Cathy! Next on the hook is another shawl for my daughter-in-law. It’s beautiful silk yarn in seashore colors and even holier than the first one. But it’s in a big triangle so at least I have progressed from expanded scarves! Looking forward to seeing you at the “shop” again……
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Oooh, you are now on my Favorite Friends list Kate. 🙂
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Very nice and I am so proud of you for finishing it!
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It looks beautiful, Dor. You should be proud…very proud! Thanks for sharing the final reveal. 🙂
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Another learning hurdle mastered! Love your completed shawl, Dor – you deserve to be proud of it! The pin is a nice compliment to it as well. I don’t think your photo is scary, I see a kind and happy face! 🙂
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Your shawl is very nice and you did great for a first effort. You can even wear it on Sundays because it is so holey :).
The pin is lovely too and it does show up well against a brighter colour. Making more shawls means you can buy more shawl pins too. Looking forward to seeing your next creation.
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I loved that shawl selfie – you are so beautiful, Dor. and the shawl is pretty gorg too! MJ
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Oh, I love the shawl and prefer the holey ones – pin is beautiful! The selfie is just as lovely! I am impressed, Dor, keep up the good work. Very trendy!
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Thanks Coastalcrone… I truly love being called “trendy.” 🙂
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🙂 You are so sweet Cindy! I love living up to your expectations. 🙂
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Beautiful !
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The truth is the shawl is an enlarged scarf, but I am proud to reveal it anyway since it took a bit of learning to conquer the odd stitching to make up the holes. 🙂
Thanks for following me to this delightful end Jill and for your lovely comments. 🙂
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It was the first hurdle to learn to read the pattern and then to conquer the odd stitching (baby steps), and I am beginning to feel confident to move on. Thank you for Eliza. You too have a kind and happy face. 🙂
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Hahaha! Love your pun about the “holey” shawl on Sundays! No more shawl pins though. This one should do for any further creations. 🙂
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Hahaha! Love your pun about the “holey” shawl on Sundays! No more shawl pins though. This one should do for any further creations. 🙂
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You know what? I am almost wordless to respond to your wonderful comment MJ. All I can think of is a very big Thank You!
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Beautiful all around!!
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Congratulations Dor! You and your shawl are absolutely beautiful!
I’m very impressed that you can make something full of holes – intentionally. I’ve watched my daughter knit, and she makes holes, but not because she planned them!
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Thanks Erin! 🙂
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Maybe your daughter and I will become famous for our holey shawls! 🙂 Thanks for your sweet words Margie. I so appreciate all the encouragement from friends like you.
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How I love that word – and you for uttering it. 🙂 Thanks woodlandgnome. 🙂
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I am so behind with all the grad prep and end of school stuff. Glad you are still surviving here in blog land.
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Ah now ! This is what I was waiting for. A lovely model showing off her wonderful achievement. Its gorgeous Dora, and the pin finishes of your work perfectly. I love to see something which begins with virtually nothing to the finished work of art. Can’t wait to see the next project. Have fun.
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Look at that smile. Your shawl is beautiful as are you :). I think you did a fabulous job. You have taken on some big projects for a beginner. When I started crocheting, all I made was one afghan after another. They may take a long time to make, but they are easy.
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I hope summer relaxation will soon arrive and give you leisure time to catch up and “survive in blog land.” I always think I have run out of ideas but they just keep popping up. 🙂
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The shawl will not be found 1,000 year from now, but if it is, our descendants will be shocked at the primitive stitchery I’m sure. Thanks for your faith in me Rita! I will keep on “stitchin”. 🙂
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Thank you Cindy! Having you “at my back” is always comforting. Afghans are a true challenge my friend because they take forever to finish and if you make a mistake there is an awful long way to go back and fix it. At least with a shawl I can rip out a row or two and start over. Can’t tell you how much ripping went into this one! I think the big smile was because all that ripping was over. LOL! 🙂
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Beautiful shawl Dorann – great to finish something created out of love.
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Thank you! 🙂
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Congrats! It’s a wonderful feeling to just CREATE!
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You do know the feeling Mary – like having a baby maybe. 🙂
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Thanks Dianna! Between blogging and crocheting, I am saturated with self love. Must move onto other things like creating dinner or creating a clean house. 🙂
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🙂 Giant hugs- The pin is stunning, too
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LOL Dor, good for you for taking up a new challenge!!
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You should try an afghan that’s made out of individual squares that you stitch together. Much less to rip out if you make a boo boo :).
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There is just no end to your talents – I swear you can do anything you put your mind to – knitting a shawl is over the top – you continue to amaze me – it’s beautiful! Love, Wit
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Well done, Dor. I’m hopeless at making things.
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Thanks to a stunning friend…..
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Easier than parasailing anyway… Thanks Tina. 🙂
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Now there’s a good thought – squares. But I may revert to scarves in between daring projects. The are long, straight, fast, and easy… and can be used for gifts or donations to Good Will. 🙂
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Dear First Best Friend and Closer than a Sister: You have always been there for more years than I will ever admit in public. And you are always at my back as they say nowadays. Happy Birthday coming up and once again you are the oldest, but you are the kindest too, and you always make me laugh. Thank you Wit. Love, Snort
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You are not alone beeblu. You are definitely not alone. That’s why I took this crochet thing up again and struggling with the mechanics of creativity. 🙂
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You shaw is gorgeous and for the record the first thing I noticed was the pin…it is the perfect addition and so very cool!
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The moment we’ve all been waiting for… You nailed it! Perfect ending and even gave us a selfie! 😉
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You are very cool too! Thanks for the sweet comment. 🙂
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Revealing all at once. Now on to more serious things….. 🙂
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Wow! You did it! And I think it (and you) look great. That shawl pin is also quite lovely. Congrats, Dor!
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🙂
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You never fail to impress me Dor. How clever to complete a shawl that you can wear with pride. And when somebody comes up to you and asks where idd you get it (as they no doubt will) you can say with your special smile – Oh I made it myself.
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Your shawl is beautiful Dor, just like you! 🌹
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Awwww! Good friends are hard to find. 🙂
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I am so glad you are back “sister-across-the-world.” And thank you for your thoughtful comment.
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*Hugs* are always all yours happyhugger. How I love this comment! 🙂
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So beautiful Dor just like you xo
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I am so glad you are my friend! 🙂
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Me too 🙂
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The lovely shawl is the icing on the even lovelier Dor!
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You are so sweet Patti! Thank you. 🙂
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