Sunday, February 17, 2013

rebekka









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

51 comments:

  1. what earthy soft colors ~ I love that you can tell us what the natural dyes are

    it's so lovely and feminine, Lori!

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  2. that shawl is stunning.so delicate.
    are all those rocks with the holes, ones you found with holes in them? or did you make the holes in them?

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    1. 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 :)

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    2. That's exactly what I thought: a charming rock button. I find it amazing that this happens.

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  3. Beautiful natural colours in these lacey shawl! Thanx 4 links...

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  4. Dear, inspiring Lori!

    What 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!

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  5. Lovely Lori, just lovely.

    I 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.

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  6. 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.

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  7. beautiful! I love the colors of the shawl so very peaceful and muted :) Hope you are having a lovely week!!

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  8. Rocks with holes! You are very lucky to have found so many of them. (:
    (the shawl is lovely, too!)

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  9. 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.

    Have a beautiful week, Lori.

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  10. Love love love the shawl!!!!!!!!!!!!! Happy monday my west coast friend.

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  11. SO 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.
    xo

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  12. 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

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  13. Oh 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. :)

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  14. So 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!

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  15. Oh my your shawl is gorgeous! And such lovely treasures from your adventures, those rocks are amazing!

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  16. i 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.

    the rocks made my heart skip a beat.

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  17. 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

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  18. the shawl is beautiful Lori, it looks so soft, gorgeous work once again :O) I love those rocks with holes, they would make fab necklaces!
    wishing you a wonderful week X

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  19. Beautiful wool, beautiful shawl...
    What 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

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  20. Your days sound lovely Lori and your shawl absolutely beautiful!!

    Enjoy your week!

    Madelief x

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  21. What a lovely way to start a week, Lori!
    Wishing you all the inspiring things this week to you,
    xo
    Mina

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  22. 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).
    Wishing you a wonderful week.
    Helen x

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  23. Such pretty things here :D

    I 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!

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  24. 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.
    Hope all is well with you and yours!

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  25. This is SO beautiful Lori and now I feel really inspired to try a proper (but simple) lace pattern. Thank you :-)

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  26. What 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.

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  27. Whoaaaa! Very delicate and gorgeous, and it looks very soft too! And it smells like Iceland too? Wow, amazing!

    Your rocks are so neat! Have a wonderful week! xo

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  28. I love it! I want to see a picture of you wearing it!

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  29. Ms Lori graham: naturalist, photojournalist, knitter extraordinaire.

    And display artist. Definitely display artist.

    Addendum: my favorite colors together

    Love
    A Fan
    :-)

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  30. so beautiful Lori & I absolutely love your rock buttons ♥

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  31. Two 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.....

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  32. I 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

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  33. Lori, 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

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  34. love the colors for rebekkah, and the story behind them...your photos, dreamy and magical as usual...
    hugs
    xoxo

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    1. 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!

      Karen

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  35. first, you keep making my knit list grow and grow.
    secondly, 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!

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  36. As 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.

    I love coming here. It slows down my breathing which allows me to absorb the simple beauty of life.

    Thank you, my dear.

    xo
    Lo♥

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  37. 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!

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  38. Lori the shawl is beautiful ! And as always the pictures are wonderful to look at.
    I 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 !

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  39. Love the shawl! The colors are lovely...

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  40. It is beautiful and so light looking. Perfect for Spring!

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  41. Your shawl is gorgeous and the colors match the colors in your "road" picture exactly! Lovely.
    xo

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  42. loving those rocks on the leather string!
    Have a fab weekend, friend.
    XO

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  43. 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!

    Shantana

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  44. I'll go with you! Love this one.

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  45. I love everything about this. :)

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xoxo lori