Sweet Dahlia Shawl- Test for Birch & Lily
Pattern: Sweet Dahlia Shawl by Birch & Lily Model: Luda M. "It's Summer! Be free and happy and danceful!" Last night, on a whim, my sweet Luda came for a visit. It was a perfect end to a hazy summer day. Even at evening, the Texas sun was blistering. Yet we managed to have fun and take full advantage of our time together. I can't describe how thankful I am to have had the opportunity to take photos of my childhood friend, her precious daughter, and my freshly knit Sweet Dahlia Shawl! There was this vision of a summer beauty floating in my head. And, here is that vision in all it's glory! I love it when an idea comes full circle! Luda you are a gem. Truly beautiful inside and out! A few weeks before Mother's Day I got the notion to knit my mom a shawl. In all my years of knitting, I had never cast on a shawl. For whatever reason, I found them to be intimidating. However, this year has been all about