I mentioned a while back that I would be knitting a shawl out of this linen. Well, I did and I never took one picture while I was knitting. I started with a pattern, modified the body of the shawl with short rows, so it wouldn’t be so thin and narrow. The lace edging was complicated, so I used the lace from a different pattern.
Once it was done, I didn’t take a picture, I did what I always do with linen knits, threw it straight into the washer and then the dryer.
Washing linen softens and relaxes the fibers. Here it is, out of the dryer. Looking good, I got the shape I wanted. I was a little concerned that the lace would pull in on the body of the shawl. It might have, had I used any fiber but linen.Then I took it to the ironing board, blasted it with steam and ironed away.
Looking at these two pictures it doesn’t look all that different, does it?
Here is a close up of the before ironing.
Here is the after, I stretched out the points and pulled on the lace a little more. Give it time, it will relax back. So the ironing may not have been necessary. 
It’s hot out! I didn’t want to pull out my tripod. So onto the dress form, it goes. You are probably noticing how each stage the yarn presents a different color. I’m wondering is it the location of where I am taking the pictures, or is my camera beginning to lose its’ ability to be accurate with colors. Of course, some of the color came out in the wash, which is interesting, since not all linen fades like that in the washing machine.
I do like the size and shape, I have a number of shawls that are so long, they are more like scarves. Others are minis and they just don’t keep my back warm.
I’m one of those who as I have aged, I am cold most of the time. A little something to keep my shoulders warm and all is good. On a summer evening, a linen shawl is perfect, wool would just be too much.
My latest linen shawl with the first one I knit about 5 years ago.
It is very safe t say that purple is a color I love.
Leah