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Constance's Florence Shawl

Photo shows a women standing in front of a white wall wrapped in a knitted shawl of light green and spruce colors. Women is wearing a spruce colored dress, standing straight towards the camera and smiling.

Pattern: Florence Shawl by Emily Platzer
Materials: Fancy Tiger Crafts Heirloom Romney

Lay flat photo of two skeins of yarn in light green and spruce, knitting pattern and green foliage.

Photo Credit: Constance Caddell

As the temperatures begin to drop and we head towards Fall, I start longing for all the cozy knits to snuggle into. Therefore, when I saw the Florence Shawl by Emily Platzer I was immediately drawn to the pattern. The yarn looked so lush with the stitch pattern doing a great job of highlighting the yarn. I knew it would be a great addition to my wardrobe.

Women standing in front of a white wall facing the wall with her face turned towards her left shoulder for a profile photograph. The women is wrapped up in a knitted shawl in light green and spruce colors. The women is wearing a spruce colored dress.Photo Credit: Constance Caddell

The yarn I chose to work the pattern in was the suggested yarn of Fancy Tiger Crafts Heirloom Romney. My favorite yarn to work with will always be 100 percent wool though I love trying out other yarn blends. I read the description of the yarn and found that it was US-sourced. This made me so excited! I also found that authentic wool such as this lustrous wool tends to hold up super nicely in the years to come. Because I have been knitting since 2007, many of my garments have seen much wear. It is always nice to reach for a project that looks just as lovely and fresh and the day it was created. I feel that this yarn will meet the challenge of the coming years.

Photo of two skeins spun. Colors are spruce and light green.Photo Credit: Constance Caddell

For my colors, I stayed with my tried and true favorites. Green. Green is such a versatile color in my wardrobe, and I wear it constantly. Seeing the two shades of green working in perfect harmony together just gave me all the heart eyes. The richness of the spruce color paired with the softness of the agave color were just right.

Lay flat image of the beginning of a shawl being knitted. The colors are light green and spruce.Photo Credit: Constance Caddell

Additionally, I was drawn to the stitch definition of the pattern. Some of my favorite shawls are those that feature stripes with a contrast stitch pattern. It is something about it that is so classic, yet unique at the same time. The eyelet pattern was a true highlight against the backdrop of the stockinette stitch. To say that I am happy with the outcome is an understatement.

Women facing camera holding up a knitted shawl in light green and spruce.Photo Credit: Constance Caddell

The process of creating this shawl has been such a pleasure. It is perfect to settle into in the evenings as I binge watch mysteries. After completing the pattern repeat a couple of times, I was caught up into the rhythm of the knitting. It was a relaxing project with enough detail to keep things interesting. A bonus was the low number of ends to weave in!

Women wearing knitted light green and spruce shawl over her shoulders. Women is wearing a spruce green dress, turned sideways with her left shoulder forward, looking down with her left hand in her pocket.Photo Credit: Constance Caddell

Once the knitting was complete, I gave it a full soak for 15 minutes using my Soak wash solution. I gently wringed out the excess water, folded into a white towel, and stood on it for a few moments to release additional water. Finally, it was ready for the mat. I pinned according to the schematics and let it dry naturally.
Overall, the shawl is just the thing I was hoping it would be. It has the perfect dimension, beautiful colors, and cozy feel. I enjoy it wrapped around my neck or draped over my shoulders. I am looking forward to wearing it not only in the coming months, but the coming years!

If you would like to follow Constance you can find her on Instagram @cleocmc

Women wearing knitted light green and spruce shawl over her shoulders. Women is wearing a spruce green dress, turned sideways with her left shoulder forward, looking at the camera smiling.Photo Credit: Constance Caddell

 

 

Comments on this post (2)

  • Oct 18, 2021

    Making the camel + silk version a true heirloom knit. May you enjoy it for years to come.

    — Ann Devine

  • Dec 02, 2020

    I love the colors you chose and all the notes and details you wrote. You have inspired me to knit it myself. My daughter Emily wrote the pattern and named it after my mom, Florence. Emily knitted it out of my hand spun camel and raw silk and gave it to her grandmother. I now have it since my mother has since passed away.

    — Suzan Platzer

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