this is rebekka, she is from iceland. not really the shawl, but the icelandic lace weight wool. while dreamily looking around helene magnusson's site, the icelandic knitter, i found this shawl as a kit available for purchase. the wool is handdyed with wild icelandic plants by the dyers at ullarsellid in hvanneyrri in the west of iceland. i read that the plants used are foliaceous lichen, leaves from mantle's lady and roots of snarrotapuntur, a very green tussock grass. and there is a lovely smell, the smell of iceland. it is made in all garter stitch with an elegant top down construction, and a minimalistic floral lace motif. the designer planned the color changes to happen in the eyelet rows which makes this shawl fully reversible. helene offers beautiful patterns, wool and kits and also, hiking ~ knitting tours (i know!) nature and wool and hiking and travel, someday, oh someday i would love to do this! ravelry notes here
early mornings on the beach, late afternoons in the marsh. simple sweet peaceful, days like these. wishing you a wonderful, wonder~filled, week ahead!
xxx lori
what earthy soft colors ~ I love that you can tell us what the natural dyes are
ReplyDeleteit's so lovely and feminine, Lori!
that shawl is stunning.so delicate.
ReplyDeleteare all those rocks with the holes, ones you found with holes in them? or did you make the holes in them?
i found them that way, somehow the ocean sometimes creates holes in stones. i thought the one with two holes looked like a rock button :)
DeleteThat's exactly what I thought: a charming rock button. I find it amazing that this happens.
DeleteBeautiful natural colours in these lacey shawl! Thanx 4 links...
ReplyDeleteKnitting tours?! Be still my heart!!
ReplyDeleteDear, inspiring Lori!
ReplyDeleteWhat an exquisite shawl and your description of it makes me desire it all the more. You must feel like you are wearing a tiny, glorious part of Iceland on your shoulders!
Every picture is a stunner as usual; thank you!
Wow, the colours are amazing! Love! xxxx
ReplyDeleteLovely Lori, just lovely.
ReplyDeleteI spent the day at the beach yesterday, and while it was extermely cold, it was exactly what my soul needed.
Wishing you a beautiful start to a beautiful week.
My kiddos would love those rocks. The simple beauty showing the power of the ocean. amazing. And your shawl so pretty. I too would love a visit to Iceland. I just bought a pattern bundle with photos by Jared Flood during his trip to Iceland. Such beauty.
ReplyDeletebeautiful! I love the colors of the shawl so very peaceful and muted :) Hope you are having a lovely week!!
ReplyDeleteRocks with holes! You are very lucky to have found so many of them. (:
ReplyDelete(the shawl is lovely, too!)
Iceland is HIGH on my 'list' of must do-s!!! I may not wait to go, though, to knit a beautiful Icelandic something! Your shawl is so lovely; thanks for sharing the link.
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful week, Lori.
Love love love the shawl!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy monday my west coast friend.
ReplyDeleteSO much beauty. I love, love your beautiful shawl Lori- makes me want to knit so bad- such natural & earthy colors. And your images- I wish I could visit you one day- so very different from the mountains- love the light and all the wonderful scenery. This post really lifted my winter blues.
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Lori, you have a way of making everything you create look so inviting. Love the colours of the shawl and the tranquility captured in your snaps. Hope you are well my friend. xxoo
ReplyDeleteOh wow! That shawl is gorgeous and so beautifully displayed. That little owl is just adorable. Knitting and hiking tours -- wow! Sounds fantastic! I love all your images here. So very beautiful. And those stones with the holes are just lovely. Wishing you a great week. Tammy P.S. I noticed that we had the same kinda chocolate bar -- our middle school principal actually brought it back for me from his recent trip to the States -- he knows I love dark chocolate. :)
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, Lori. I love the stage of life I am in, but can't wait for the days that are my own for more challenging knitting. I wish you a beautiful week!
ReplyDeleteOh my your shawl is gorgeous! And such lovely treasures from your adventures, those rocks are amazing!
ReplyDeletei love how so often your yarn mirrors your landscape. it makes the finished piece so much more of a calming and beautiful piece of artwork.
ReplyDeletethe rocks made my heart skip a beat.
Love the pattern and the shawl is the perfect size to take the chill off. I've had such a still neck working and will have to investigate the site you mentioned to get the pattern for a future project. Beautiful colors you've chosen that blends perfect with nature, XOXO
ReplyDeletethe shawl is beautiful Lori, it looks so soft, gorgeous work once again :O) I love those rocks with holes, they would make fab necklaces!
ReplyDeletewishing you a wonderful week X
Beautiful wool, beautiful shawl...
ReplyDeleteWhat is it with holy stones, aren't they just holy!
(I did draw my little skeleton man. I had been thinking about him all day, where he came from I do not know!)
Have a wonderful week Lori Ann.
xxx
Your days sound lovely Lori and your shawl absolutely beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your week!
Madelief x
What a lovely way to start a week, Lori!
ReplyDeleteWishing you all the inspiring things this week to you,
xo
Mina
Such wonderful times....your post is full of natural beauty Lori! I love your soft shawl, it's beautiful....as all your knitting is, a joy to see and I'm sure a joy to wear. Love the rocks you collected....something I love to do too...especially if they have a hole already for threading (or are shaped like a heart).
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful week.
Helen x
Such pretty things here :D
ReplyDeleteI always think that plant dyed colours connect us to the past ... I love the idea that when I wear them I am carrying on a great tradition of making the most of what the natural world provides us with!
Thank you for this, Lori, I didn't know about this website! The shawl is lovely and I love that it has the scent of Iceland! I think I'll be getting this kit, maybe the Icelandic wool and scent will help when I get homesick.
ReplyDeleteHope all is well with you and yours!
This is SO beautiful Lori and now I feel really inspired to try a proper (but simple) lace pattern. Thank you :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty little thing! And oh, yes, I dream of Iceland too, and would LOVE to take a knitting tour there!!! It's definitely on my bucket list.
ReplyDeleteWhoaaaa! Very delicate and gorgeous, and it looks very soft too! And it smells like Iceland too? Wow, amazing!
ReplyDeleteYour rocks are so neat! Have a wonderful week! xo
I love it! I want to see a picture of you wearing it!
ReplyDeleteMs Lori graham: naturalist, photojournalist, knitter extraordinaire.
ReplyDeleteAnd display artist. Definitely display artist.
Addendum: my favorite colors together
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so beautiful Lori & I absolutely love your rock buttons ♥
ReplyDeleteTwo friends and I have been discussing a short fun trip to Iceland - we might just do it! esp. if I can do a knitting tour.....
ReplyDeleteI just stopped by for a dose of peace and calm and serenity. :) Love the shawl, and the photos - my favorite is the little barnacles. Happy week, Lori! xo
ReplyDeleteLori, Oh, how I wish I was on the beach right now! Sigh. I love those rocks on a cord and the shawl is dreamy, love those colors! xoxo
ReplyDeletelove the colors for rebekkah, and the story behind them...your photos, dreamy and magical as usual...
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xoxo
Thanks once again Lori for the beautiful photos. I love how you used the twig and owl as props, nice job! I'm in love with the color combination of the scarf....I've just have to purchase some myself. Thanks for the inspiration!
DeleteKaren
first, you keep making my knit list grow and grow.
ReplyDeletesecondly, the colors in those photos of the sea grass and water...divine.
and the wee rocks stacked like a cairn on a leather cord...perfect!
i love stopping by, you are always such a source of inspiration!
Beautiful shawl :)
ReplyDeleteAs a non-knitter I come here to feel the love you share in the pieces you create. The photographs are essay worthy, telling their own story.
ReplyDeleteI love coming here. It slows down my breathing which allows me to absorb the simple beauty of life.
Thank you, my dear.
xo
Lo♥
Wow! What a beautiful shawl and beautiful photos! And thank you! I was kind of surprised to get a comment from someone in the US! I didn't think anyone outside Scandinavia read my blog :). Thank you, and now I will be occupied for a couple of hours scrolling through your amazing blog! See you!
ReplyDeleteLori the shawl is beautiful ! And as always the pictures are wonderful to look at.
ReplyDeleteI just finished the Snow Child and loved it ! I cried, laughed and could picture all the beauty that Alaska holds ! Thanks so much for recommending the book, a true and wonderful treat !
Love the shawl! The colors are lovely...
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful and so light looking. Perfect for Spring!
ReplyDeleteYour shawl is gorgeous and the colors match the colors in your "road" picture exactly! Lovely.
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loving those rocks on the leather string!
ReplyDeleteHave a fab weekend, friend.
XO
Lori, your shawl is beautiful...just love it...I also liked the rocks on the leather string and at first glance it looked like a snake to me:)Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteShantana
I'll go with you! Love this one.
ReplyDeleteI love everything about this. :)
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