I finished my Hansel Hap by Gudrun Johnston this week. I knit this out of alpaca from the orchard where the kids and I spend as much time as possible in the fall. I have many wonderful memories at the orchard, and wearing the shawl is a nice reminder of those memories. It’s also a nice reminder that I love smooshy yarn. And soft things.
I knit the full hap, which is a square. The pattern also has directions for a half hap. Knitting a full hap had been on my knitting bucket list for a couple of years. Now that I have one I’m fairly certain I will knit more. Having two layers of fabric in the shawl makes it so darn warm.
Now that I’m done with the shawl I suppose I’ll have to work on John’s darn socks. Also I have a pair of John’s socks to darn. Darn John and his socks.
mildlygranola 
Your shawl is beautiful! It looks fantastic on you:)
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Thank you! I adore it.
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Sara it is just gorgeous . I always wondered how you wear a square shawl. Well Perfectly if you are you! Nice Job.
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Thank you Kathy! I am very pleased with how it turned out. I already want to make another one.
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Your hap is just gorgeous! I love the pop of color from the orange and gray strip in the border. It looks so lovely and so cozy š
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Thank you! I love how the orange worked out in it.
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It is so lovely and you wear it well!
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Thank you!
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It even looks smooshy in the photos! My knitting project today is one hat done and another started (the mini ones)
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Your students are so lucky to receive such heartfelt gifts. How is your sweater coming along?
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I feel like that might be the perfect shawl to wear when you’re outside holding a dog’s leash!
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Wrigley agrees with you.
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I like that strip of color in your shawl; makes me think of the kids, the woods, and the gingerbread house.
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Thank you!
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The shawl is So Lovely. I think your color choices are stellar. I’m a sucker for a wavy shawl, so thumbs up on the pattern.
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Thank you. It is my new favorite shawl.
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Looks and sounds very snuggly and warm.
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Thank you! I hope I get to see you later today.
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Gorgeous!! I know you aren’t a monogamous knitter, but how long did this take to make?
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It took about a month and a half. It was a great project, but it was slowed down when I was working on my Oxbow.
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That’s not bad! It came out beautifully.
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Thank you!
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What a lovely shawl! It seems like you are non stop making things and I feel lazy š
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Wow! Iām not a real fan of shawls to wear, I like getting them just not wearing them but that one is gorgeous and I would wear that. The colors are superb together and scream Fall. Just love it.
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Thank you!
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