It’s time for a new KAL – this time it’s called Näcken.
In Scandinavian folklore, Näcken is a male water spirit who played enchanted songs on the violin, luring women and children to drown in lakes or streams. He was the unsurpassed master violinist, and musicians could learn from him.
Playing the violin like Näcken was not without risk, since the musician could become so enthralled by the music that he would be unable to stop playing until he lost his mind. The people listening would become ensorcelled by the tune that they neither could nor wanted to stop dancing. The only way to break the spell would be if someone there severed the violin strings with a knife.
The shawl is a top-down semicircular shawl. It contains stylized lily pads (Näckrosor – Näckens roses in Swedish) near the top which then are surrounded by softly lapping water, spreading in rings.
The KAL will be hosted in the Knit & Knag Designs Group on Ravelry, as usual. The pattern is available for purchase both here, and via the Verdant Gryphon. It is $6.00 until the end of September 2012, when the price will go up to the regular pattern price.
The pattern is also available as part of a kit from the Verdant Gryphon including the pattern and a limited edition, exclusive colourway of Mithril – same as used in the sample. The kits will be released on the VG site on Fri, Aug 31, 10 AM EDT.
What people are saying about Ancient Egypt in Lace and Color:
Anna has done it again, now presenting us with a remarkable collection of shawls inspired by ancient Egypt. Anna’s first book of shawls was all about the math but this time she dives into history and lore connecting it most cleverly to the beautiful patterns and colors in her designs. Anna continues to write exceptionally clear and thought out patterns making them accessible for even newbies but still very interesting for the seasoned lace knitter
—Ragga Eiriksdottir, Knitting Iceland, knittingiceland.is
Anna Dalvi’s Ancient Egypt In Lace And Color is full of gorgeous, intriguing patterns that convey the mystery of ancient Egypt through form, texture and hue. Each piece is beautifully planned, intricately worked, and carries Dalvi’s signature style– clear, precise lines and understated elegance. Every pattern is created to be engaging for the experienced lace knitter, yet Anna’s unique writing style makes these patterns accessible for a novice. The only problem will be deciding which project to cast on first!
–Sarah Eyre, Cephalopod Yarns, cephalopodyarns.com
I want 5 minutes in Anna Dalvi’s brain. Anna tells us stories with her stitches, every design as complex and rich as the mythology that inspired them, yet so clearly and simply written that we can step in without trepidation and knit those legends. Truly a book of dream shawls.
–Kim McBrien, indigodragonfly, indigodragonfly.ca
Dalvi’s book shows that her first collection was no flash in the pan;
another tour de force in shawls from one of today’s most exciting lace
designers.
–Jaala Spiro, Knitcircus, knitcircus.com
I’m amazed at the good reception of Ancient Egypt in Lace and Color on Ravelry. Out of the top 20 patterns that are “hot right now”, NINE are from my new book!
Thanks everyone!
The ebook is shipping now and can be purchased through Cooperative Press, or straight on Ravelry.
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