Ladies, I need help finding a pattern for a wedding shawl ...

[RoseRed]

... for ME!:yay I'm getting MARRIED!

I worked out my gauge with Aunt Lydia's #3 in white and a #3 steel hook.

Actually, I want to make a stole. I need something around 160 st's wide and 220 rows (in dc)

More or less is cool, too - this is just a starting point.

Filet, motif, table runner, tablecloth, bedspread patterns - doesn't matter. If we can fudge it to work out to be about 2' x 6' for a stole - it'll work.

I am open to any and every suggestion! You guys know me - I love everything hand made (and old-fashioned on occasion). Will you share your favs PLEASE!!!

I don't really have anything in mind. This is one of those "When I see it, I'll know it" things.

I guess I do have one thing in mind - I'm thinking about maybe a thread pattern that'll still look great in #3 cotton.

Thanx!

[misssmaggie]

I think this one is so pretty...
http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=53910&highlight=stole
Here is the pattern link...
http://patternsbydot.blogspot.com/2006/01/fancy-fans-stole.html

[RoseRed]

That is so pretty. looked for a couple hours last night and I just could remember what it was called.

That one is so totally on the maybe list.

[ladysnow]

I love this one by Anna called the Elegant Lattice Stole (http://lullabiesandlace.com/elegantlatticestole.html). You could easily make it wider if you like. Here is her thread (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=42839&highlight=elegant+lattice+stole) about it. It is worked up to take size 3 thread...hope you find what you are looking for. :D

[RoseRed]

Thank you - that is soooooooo pretty!

[Shebop]

Oooooo I love the butterfly shawl that was done as a CAL here!
Congratulations on getting engaged, what a special time!

[TX CrochetLover]

I don't have any pattern ideas, but I wanted to say Congratulations!

[Addey]

CONGRATZ!!!!! :yay :hug :manyheart
I really like the first one that was posted. so pretty.
Here's the one a friend of mine made me two years ago for my wedding:
http://www.womansday.com/home/6718/summers-coolest-accessory.html
Actually, just the pattern, because I don't have any pictures on this computer of it.
I have no idea what to suggest, I'm just thrilled for you!! :) :clap :c9

[smokeyp81]

How about this (http://cache.lionbrand.com/patterns/60744A.html) one from Lion brand's web site.

Congratulations!

[RoseRed]

They are all so pretty.

thanks everyone!

[darski]

I love this pattern I did a short test drive on it once. You get the mesh border as you work the pattern. now it is triangular :( but so pretty

http://www.craftown.com/crochet/pat46.htm

[RoseRed]

That's really pretty, Darski. TY!

Triangles are ok too. We can always fudge the pattern and make it straight! lol

I was looking at this one http://www.angelfire.com/folk/celtwich/RosePanels.html It's 116 st's across and it works out to 16 inches which is good too. After a border it'll grow a little.

Maybe Katchkan has something in mind. This is so bad - I'm turning into a threadie. lol

It doesn't have to be a shawl or stole pattern - it just has to be beautiful!

[Katchkan]

Just PM'd you.

[RoseRed]

Kathy, that's beautiful. I'm just not sure I'll be able to get it done in time. I can't wait to hear back from you.

[darski]

If Kathy has a suggestion - it's gotta be the winner! Ooooh can't wait. Post lots of pics

[Julexia]

This one is pretty:

http://www.caron.com/projects/ss/simply_shawl.html

[Empress Busy Bee]

Here's some:

http://www.daintywork.com/peachtree_crochet.htm

http://www.bernat.com/pattern.php?PID=2053

http://www.crochetme.com/irish-oranges

http://www.michaels.com/art/online/projectsheet?pid=e03515

http://www.medidit.com/free/stole.html

http://www.woolneedlework.com/Free%20PatternFun/Crochet_Lacy_Shawl.htm

http://crochic.tripod.com/summershawl.htm

http://www.knitting-crochet.com/crochet/lonvsha.html

http://*****************************shawls/lyric-shawl-pattern.html

http://crochet.about.com/library/weekly/aa012406.htm

This is different:

http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/visoppskrift.php?d_nr=88&d_id=15&lang=us


I like these:

http://elann.com/ShowFreePattern.asp?Id=176024

http://bythehook.blogdrive.com/archive/202.html


I think you could do a Lover's Knot and make it rectangle:

http://garnstudio.com/lang/en/visoppskrift.php?d_nr=87&d_id=5〈=en


How about a motif? Find one you like and just make a bunch in the color of your choice, such as all white.
Here's a few:

http://www.jpfun.com/patterns/free/doilies/f111005filetsquare.shtml

http://hometown.aol.com/crochetalong/lacemedsq.html

http://hometown.aol.com/wolfwitch77/daisy.html

http://www.geocities.com/cdjsimon/birthday_flower.html

http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/patterns/victorian_dream_square.php


:)

[Carol]

This is super-simple, works up fast, and is very lacy and pretty (I'm making it now):

http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/visoppskrift.php?d_nr=89&d_id=26&lang=en

[RoseRed]

OOOOHHHHH!!! So much to look at!!! Everything is soooooooo beautiful.

[LeslieG]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! :hug I don't have any ideas on shawls. I hope you will have many happy years together. The right person is a blessing.

[sonnets_and_stitches]

RoseRed, there is in Interweave Crochet Spring 2007 a pattern for a "Deceptively Simple Stole" which I think is stunning and elegant.

:manyheart Many heartfelt congratulations on your upcoming marriage!:manyheart

[RoseRed]

Thank you everybody!!!

Kathy has a brand new pattern for me. LOL, I get to pattern test it, too!

I've never done anything this big in filet. I'm really excited tho - It's the most beautiful crocheted thing I have EVER seen!

[QueenOfCrochet]

Congratulations!!!! :manyheart :party :jumpyay :dance :2rock :bheart :cheer

[Ladycrochat]

Congratulations to you on your engagement! Like Darski said.....if it is Kathy's pattern....it is going to be beautiful! We are all waiting on (crochet) hooks to see how it turns out.........:hyper

[newthingcrochet]

Congratulations!:yay Can't wait to see pics!

[morrigan1974]

Congrats RoseRed!!! I'm sooo happy for you!! I got lucky when I got married a couple years ago, my best friend happened to have knitted me a really lovely, soft shawl for Christmas the year before. After I picked out my wedding dress I came across the shawl. I thought, "No way." Took it out to Mom and Dad's house (they were keeping my dress since my then-fiance was moving in with me a few months before the wedding) and held it up to the dress and it was a perfect match!!!

~~Heather

[RoseRed]

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b340/bugluv/TAGS/rrpurty.jpg

[misssmaggie]

:think Okay...was I still needing :morcoffee or what...I did not see the ... for ME!:yay I'm getting MARRIED!...when I first read your post !!! I swear it was not there! Please tell me it was edited in after I posted my suggestion !!! If it was there...please accept my apologies for not sending words of joy to you !!!

I wish blessing upon blessing to you and your honey!!! May all your days be filled with love, happiness, and prosperity!!!

:yay :yay :yay

When is the wedding date?

Thanks for sharing!

[Marty53]

Congratulations!

[Crochet Ninja]

Congratulations! :yay This is my contribution... I think this pattern would be gorgeous in a cream or white thread!


http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=86324.0 (http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=86324.0)


I intend to make this one, too, not with thread, but maybe a sock yarn. :) If you don't have a pattern book with the spiral motif (see page 2 of link), there's a free pattern here: http://www.kaleidesigns.com/crochet/patterns/archive/coas008.html (http://www.kaleidesigns.com/crochet/patterns/archive/coas008.html)



Anyway, I hope you find the perfect one (& show us pics)! :D

[RoseRed]

That is gorgeous! I just might have to make one when I'm finished with the Amanda Shawl.

thanx again everyone.