Trenna Contest Entry #3 – New York City
To say that we were surprised when New York City showed up at our door in a FedEx box is an understatement. 
 Rosi’s was the only entry that came with a beautiful aroma of its own. You see the designer, Rosi, also makes natural soaps that smell like heaven and was kind enough to enclose one with her entry - thank you Rosi! The stole sits beside me in an envelope as I type this post and still smells of soapy heaven.
Rosi’s entry utilizes deep hematite colored seed beads that compliments the granite and silver tones of the Trenna used, which also makes the stole drape very well due to the weight of the beads. 
Here is a Rosi’s narrative regarding of her design:
I am a true New Yorker at heart. I LOVE the city. I love the noise, the pollution, the congestion, the subway. It’s totally me.
They say us New Yorkers can be snobbish or rude. I don’t think we are that ALL the time. I think we have our soft side too.
So here is an example of a New Yorker’s softer side: silky lace. 
The pattern is inspired by the place where this stole was knit 90% of the time: the NYC subway system. The bottom edging looks like the wheels, the main center panel looks like the subway map, and the side edging is Rose Lace to signify what you wish the train smelled like. 
marianne wrote:
All the shawls are lovely, no doubt, but WOW… this one is incredible. Brava Rosi!
Posted on 04-Jun-08 at 5:02 am | Permalink
Batty wrote:
It’s gorgeous! Fabulous work, Rosi!
Posted on 05-Jun-08 at 9:20 am | Permalink
MissValerie wrote:
looks beautiful, and I love the subway as a source of inspiration.
Posted on 06-Jun-08 at 7:17 am | Permalink
Andree wrote:
Gorgeous shawl, Yeay Rosi!
Posted on 08-Jun-08 at 4:28 pm | Permalink
Angela Golding wrote:
This is one of the most beautiful shawls I’ve ever seen.
Posted on 09-Jun-08 at 7:54 am | Permalink
Vicki wrote:
Looks great! Love this! Good luck
Vicki
Posted on 09-Jun-08 at 7:56 am | Permalink
Stacey_CrimsonPurl wrote:
Rosi I love your design and you are workin’ it!!
Posted on 09-Jun-08 at 8:18 am | Permalink
Dilenia wrote:
Love the shawl….it’s beautiful!
Posted on 09-Jun-08 at 8:44 am | Permalink
Loopykd wrote:
Wow! Beautiful detail and wonderful design. Bravo!
Posted on 09-Jun-08 at 8:47 am | Permalink
J.P. wrote:
Gorgeous!
Posted on 09-Jun-08 at 4:14 pm | Permalink
roxy wrote:
NEW YORK CITY!!!! Woot! Yay RosiG!
This is simply stunnig – nice job!
Posted on 09-Jun-08 at 7:07 pm | Permalink
Cary wrote:
Sooo elegant and I like the “theme”, too
Congratulations!
Posted on 10-Jun-08 at 1:59 am | Permalink
Inimitably Illi » Flyby wrote:
[...] has submitted a kick-butt shawl pattern to Little Knits, and it is a contender! Click here to see the shawl’s feature page on Little Knits. I’m sure you’ll be voting for it, right?? [...]
Posted on 10-Jun-08 at 5:45 am | Permalink
Barbara wrote:
Absolutely beautiful!
Posted on 10-Jun-08 at 8:17 am | Permalink
TheEnforcerKnits wrote:
Lovely!!
Posted on 10-Jun-08 at 8:25 am | Permalink
Barbara wrote:
Beautiful shawl.
Posted on 10-Jun-08 at 11:31 am | Permalink
Laura wrote:
This is an incredible piece of art. Beautiful piece. Would look lovely in a casual and dressy setting. Wow!
Posted on 10-Jun-08 at 12:13 pm | Permalink
Angela Golding wrote:
This is a gorgeous shawl
Posted on 10-Jun-08 at 12:30 pm | Permalink
knitting-cat wrote:
gorgeous
Posted on 10-Jun-08 at 12:45 pm | Permalink
Sabrina wrote:
Beautiful scarf! Good luck Rosie!
Posted on 10-Jun-08 at 1:07 pm | Permalink
Barbara L. wrote:
Your shawl is absolutely stunning. It is NYC. And, yes, you are working it!!!
Good Luck!!!
Posted on 10-Jun-08 at 8:18 pm | Permalink
Maggie wrote:
This shawl is absolutely beautiful! It’s not only very detailed but it’s very femine. Now, this girl has talent! Rosi you were it well! All the best.
Posted on 11-Jun-08 at 5:54 am | Permalink
Theresa wrote:
It is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Perfection! LOVE IT!
Posted on 11-Jun-08 at 7:08 am | Permalink
Joanne wrote:
Fabulous!! You should definitely win the contest!
Posted on 11-Jun-08 at 6:24 pm | Permalink
Barbara B. wrote:
Beautiful, elegant and sexy. Congratulations, Rosi. Too bad rents are so expensive in NYC – you could make a fortune on your designs.
Posted on 12-Jun-08 at 6:08 am | Permalink
Ana wrote:
If you could make it (the shawl) there (in the NYC overcrowded, un-air conditioned subway and still show off it’s elegance) you could make it anywhere … Great job girl!
Posted on 12-Jun-08 at 7:12 am | Permalink
Jacqueline Scott wrote:
Beautiful!
Posted on 13-Jun-08 at 9:49 am | Permalink
Turtlegirl’s Bloggy Thing » Blog Archive » Progress Shots on Wednesday wrote:
[...] off, have you gone over to the Little Knits blog and put a vote in for Rosi G’s awesome New York City Stole she designed for the Shaeffer Trenna Contest? If not – go! I’ll be here when you get back. I [...]
Posted on 13-Jun-08 at 11:23 am | Permalink
Laura D Bonnet wrote:
Absolutely beautiful, very elegant and very sexy!!!
Rosi, you are a knitting goddess!
Posted on 13-Jun-08 at 1:30 pm | Permalink
Mitzi Manos wrote:
Gorgeous!
Posted on 13-Jun-08 at 4:52 pm | Permalink