Float

Posted on | February 7, 2009 | 48 Comments

Appropriate, since I’d say that’s about how I feel right now. Like floating. For the preview & professional shots, take a look here and here.

Float

Float Pleat Detail

Pleats & Eyelets

Pleats

I’m overwhelmed to be included in this magazine – and in particular, such a pretty issue among so many designers that I admire. I had a LOT of support with this project in many ways and it seems a little weird and maybe a little trite to talk about that here – but I hope you know who you are and how much I appreciate it.

Comments

48 Responses to “Float”

  1. cosy
    February 8th, 2009 @ 12:40 am

    fabulous!!
    great work and a really really lovely shawl.
    congrats.

  2. Emilee
    February 8th, 2009 @ 1:48 am

    Woo hoo! Congrats! I’m so excited for you!

  3. Kirsten
    February 8th, 2009 @ 2:40 am

    It’s beautiful!!! Congratulations!

  4. sarah
    February 8th, 2009 @ 8:24 am

    Congratulations! It’s lovely.

  5. Knit Witch
    February 8th, 2009 @ 9:03 am

    WOW!!! Congratulations! That is wonderful!!!

  6. Ruth
    February 8th, 2009 @ 9:55 am

    Woo-hoo! Congratulations, Mel!

  7. Loribird
    February 8th, 2009 @ 10:02 am

    Awesome!!! I’m so excited for you *and* about the pattern!
    (p.s. I like your photos better. Just sayin’)

  8. Cheryl
    February 8th, 2009 @ 11:11 am

    Wow… double kudos!! How fabulous to be a part of that wonderful publication, and also the creator of such a gorgeous GORGEOUS knit.

    I’m s excited for you… and I can’t wait to cast on for this… I have just the yarn!

  9. barefoot rooster
    February 8th, 2009 @ 11:36 am

    congratulations! this is absolutely stunning!

  10. jillian
    February 8th, 2009 @ 12:17 pm

    It’s gorgeous! One of my favorite designs in this issue.

  11. Liz U.
    February 8th, 2009 @ 12:52 pm

    Professional? Bah. Your pictures always look lovely.

    Though- so exciting to be in Interweave! Congrats!

  12. Gudrun
    February 8th, 2009 @ 1:13 pm

    Have to say it again…beautiful….look forward to getting this issue for this and all the other great designs!

  13. Mother Hunt
    February 8th, 2009 @ 1:20 pm

    Mel,

    We are so impressed! I agree with some of the others, though, in that I like your pictures better but then I am truly predjudiced.

    Congratulations and what a wonerful way to start off the New Year!

    Love,

    Holly

  14. katrin
    February 8th, 2009 @ 2:44 pm

    i’m SO going to get that issue!
    congrats, mel – you deserve it! ^-^
    this will go right into my queue when i’m able to knit again!

  15. Aunt Kathy
    February 8th, 2009 @ 3:21 pm

    Very nice. Beautiful. I’d be afraid I’d ruin something so delicate. Congratuations

  16. rockbridge
    February 8th, 2009 @ 5:53 pm

    Beautiful! I just saw it on the IK preview and now I MUST have the mag! Float is the perfect name for it as it’s so delicate and, well, float-y.

  17. Kate
    February 8th, 2009 @ 10:38 pm

    Beautiful!! Congratulations Mel! I just so so so love this. I’m so thrilled that you get this kind of recognition.

  18. Anna
    February 9th, 2009 @ 6:34 am

    Gosh – it is absolutely stunning! Congratulations for getting published in IK, and for designing such an amazingly elegant shawl. I love it.

  19. Pat
    February 9th, 2009 @ 11:07 am

    Congratulations to you – You are famous!
    It is a gorgeous luxurious shawl – I think they should have used your photos – esp. that 2nd one of the close up over your shoulder – beautiful!!

  20. Shannon
    February 9th, 2009 @ 11:52 am

    It’s a beautiful shawl!
    Congratulations!

  21. Kim
    February 9th, 2009 @ 12:25 pm

    Congratulations! It is stunning! Way to go!

  22. Theresa
    February 9th, 2009 @ 3:15 pm

    It’s beautiful! I saw this earlier today while perusing the preview and loved it. One of the best patterns of the issue, I think.

    Congrats!

  23. li
    February 9th, 2009 @ 3:51 pm

    congratulations! that is stunning! so very classy. i can’t wait to make one!

  24. Frith
    February 9th, 2009 @ 3:52 pm

    Great job, Mel! It’s really beautiful.

  25. lucy
    February 9th, 2009 @ 8:41 pm

    Oh, that is soooo amazing! CONGRATULATIONS.

  26. Tiz
    February 10th, 2009 @ 12:19 am

    Oh Sis, it is beautiful and I can’t begin to say how proud I am of you! Love, Tiz

  27. Julie
    February 10th, 2009 @ 1:29 pm

    Wow…great news! Congratulations!

  28. Shannon B
    February 10th, 2009 @ 2:48 pm

    Squealing with delight!!

    Why on earth do I feel so proud? I guess you must be a friend because I feel like someone I love just had something wonderful happen.

    Congratulations!
    XO
    PS: the stole is delicious

  29. Mary Jane Mucklestone
    February 10th, 2009 @ 7:01 pm

    Yay for you! A beautiful whisper of a stole. Good for you! And thanks for the kind comments, always appreciated. ¡I love that your sister is namedTiz!

  30. Mary Jane Mucklestone
    February 10th, 2009 @ 7:03 pm

    I didn’t mean to shout my name out,iIt just popped out…Yikes!

  31. DeltaDawn
    February 11th, 2009 @ 11:54 am

    Shazam!!! Go Mel, GO!! So exciting – I’m sure you’re flaoting. Enjoy the hell out of it – can’t wait to get my issue. Congratulations – well deserved.

  32. Heather
    February 11th, 2009 @ 5:37 pm

    Congrats, again – this is just lovely.

  33. elizabeth
    February 12th, 2009 @ 10:43 am

    Congratulations! How did I miss this post – and the shawl in the preview?!?! It’s lovely!

  34. Cat
    February 14th, 2009 @ 12:59 pm

    Oh Mel that is absolutely gorgeous!!! You are extremely talented. Congratulations you so deserve it!!!

    Hugs!!!!

  35. Amy
    February 14th, 2009 @ 2:15 pm

    amazing mel! That’s absolutely beautiful! Congratulations on getting published in Interweave!

  36. Meghan
    February 14th, 2009 @ 6:48 pm

    Gorgeous! Congratulations Mel!

  37. Kat
    February 14th, 2009 @ 8:11 pm

    awesome-ness! it’s super super lovely

  38. Walden
    February 15th, 2009 @ 1:14 am

    Beautiful stole, I saw your pattern in IK and had to come look at your blog. Congrats!

  39. Peacock Chic
    February 15th, 2009 @ 3:14 am

    Congratulations!! i love it! Those ridges give it so much personality!

  40. Michele
    February 16th, 2009 @ 10:23 am

    Mel, it’s beautiful! I’m so very proud of you. Hopefully we can see each other soon…Michele

  41. Mel
    February 16th, 2009 @ 11:32 am

    Oh My Gosh! That is so freaking awesome!!! Congratulations! It’s stunning. My issue just arrived. Yeah for you!!

  42. Sarah-Hope
    February 17th, 2009 @ 12:49 pm

    Congratulations! I’m absolutely delighted that one of your designs has found such a wonderful home!

  43. Sabina
    February 19th, 2009 @ 2:03 am

    You are my hero!

  44. Diana
    February 20th, 2009 @ 3:43 pm

    hey, I saw this in Interweave and thought it looked gorgeous, without knowing it was your pattern! Congrats on a lovely pattern.

  45. lolly
    February 21st, 2009 @ 11:36 am

    I am so happy for you! it is beyond beautiful! Congratulations!!

  46. earthchick
    February 27th, 2009 @ 4:12 pm

    Oh wow. This is SO fantastic. Absolutely beautiful, and how cool to be published in IK. BRAVA!!

  47. Nina
    March 2nd, 2009 @ 10:08 am

    Congratulations! This pattern is just gorgeous and added to my future projects list!

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