Trenna Contest Entry #5 – Ozark Autumn
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Ozark Autumn, in all its red, russet and gold glory, has been the most challenging project that I had to photograph. Â
Over all I took 250+ frames of photos and gave up on models as the detail was impossible to get with any background noise including the most basic stone work we used as a backdrop. Slightest movement made the details get lost in color so I had to go for stills, if one could call them that.
Ozark Autumn is long, its Trenna beautifully dyed in red and gold hues and the stole is beaded with matching crystalline red beads through out its entire length.
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Here is what Kay had to say about her design:
Many of my inspirations come from my love of nature and color. I am most aware and creative in the autumn. I love everything about autumn, the colors, the chill in the air, the state fair, the smell of campfires and fall craft festivals. I am drawn to the colors as well as the shapes of autumn leaves.
When I heard about the Trenna design contest, my first challenge was trying to decide on a colorway. I wanted something that really spoke of the beauty of the colors in our Ozark Mountains, the vivid orange, red, and gold of an Ozark Autumn. 
The Tropical Sunset color line of Trenna seemed perfect.
This contest gave me an excuse to try Schaefer Trenna. I was especially thrilled with the way the yarn seems to take on more of the characteristics of silk than the wool.  The sheen of the silk in Trenna was meant for beads and while this was my first use of beads in knitting I decided to go for it. 
Knitting with beads for the first time was a true challenge for me but at the end I was very happy to have persevered. The beads gave my stole a greater elegance. I felt pampered when I put it around my shoulders. I do believe that I am now addicted to using beads in my lace knitting. Finally, I picked a rectangular shape for my design because for me this is the perfect shape for an elegant yet practical stole/shawl.
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joan wrote:
Wow– all the entries so far have been beautiful. But this one… it reminds me of sumac leaves in October. Absolutely gorgeous!
Posted on 07-Jun-08 at 12:26 am | Permalink
marianne wrote:
My mind is reeling at the thought of all those beads :^)
It’s a GORgeous stole and yes, Autumn in the Ozarks really is that colourful!
Beautiful knit.
Posted on 07-Jun-08 at 4:12 am | Permalink
Jackie wrote:
Fabulous shawl! Can’t wait to knit one myself! If you haven’t knitted lace with beads yet, go for it. It’s not hard, just takes a bit more time to complete the project.
Posted on 08-Jun-08 at 2:50 pm | Permalink
Batty wrote:
It’s stunning! I haven’t tackled the lace and beads combo yet either, but it may be time to give it a try.
Posted on 09-Jun-08 at 4:04 am | Permalink
Sylvia Hollett wrote:
Kay, this is absolutely GORGEOUS. The design and the colors are BEAUTIFUL. You have out done yourself with this one. Thank you for sharing with me. I definiatley vote a BIG A+ for your shawl. You have really caught the Autumn colors.
Posted on 09-Jun-08 at 6:55 am | Permalink
Kay wrote:
Thanks everyone! Joan, you are so right…sumac leaves in October. Jackie, you are a bead-a-holic, too. Marianne, apparently, you have seen our Ozarks.
Posted on 09-Jun-08 at 10:43 am | Permalink
Jennifer wrote:
I LOVE this design. It is gorgeous and the natural inspiration is truly evident. All of the shawls are beautiful, but this one is a winner in my book!
Posted on 09-Jun-08 at 4:26 pm | Permalink
Cary wrote:
Well, for all the hard work the photograph does an amazing job of highlighting this shawl!
Kay, it is stunningly beautiful…but are you sure you haven’t been to Michigan and seen the sunlight on our maple woods?
Great work!
Posted on 10-Jun-08 at 2:09 am | Permalink
Oldrice wrote:
Nice. The shawl is stunning. Great capture of Ozark Autumn and the feeling of Fall. Nice job Kay!
Posted on 12-Jun-08 at 12:15 pm | Permalink
Sharon wrote:
This is a gorgeous shawl! How can we get the pattern?
Sharon
Posted on 13-Jun-08 at 4:20 am | Permalink
Sue wrote:
I vote for Ozark Autumn. Bold color choices are risky, but this one won. On a warm-colors person, this would be fabulous. Great craftmanship.
Posted on 14-Jun-08 at 7:17 am | Permalink
Janet wrote:
Great color choice, great style, superb knitting. You got my vote/
Posted on 28-Jun-08 at 5:32 pm | Permalink