Friends--And Then Some (19 page)
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Authors: Debbie Macomber
ABBREVIATIONS
Beg—Beginning; Ch(s)—Chain(s); CL—Cluster; Dc—Double Crochet; Lp(s)—Loop(s); Patt—Pattern; Pm—Place marker; RS—Right side; Rep—Repeat; Sc—Single Crochet; Sk—Skip; Sp(s)—Space(s); St(s)—Stitch(es); Yo—Yarnover
Jo Marie’s Knitted Shawl
Designed by Michael del Vecchio
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Length (Along Top Edge):
72″
Depth:
6½″
MATERIALS
Debbie Macomber’s Blossom Street Collection (distributed by Universal Yarn)
Petals Sock
(100g/462 yds; 50% fine merino, 30% nylon, 20% angora) Color # 602 Alpine Strawberry—1 ball
Needles:
US 9 (5.5 mm) 29″ circular ndl
or size to obtain gauge
Notions:
Stitch markers, tapestry needle
GAUGE
14 sts x 31 rows = 4″ in Garter st, blocked
Save time, check your gauge
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SHAWLETTE
Cast on 179 sts.
Set-up row (WS):
K2, place marker (pm), [k21, pm, k1, pm] 7 times, k21, pm, k2.
Inc row (RS):
K2, slip marker (sl m), [yo, knit to marker (m), yo, sl m, k1, sl m] 7 times, yo, knit to m, yo, sl m, k2—16 sts inc’d. Knit 1 WS row. Rep these 2 rows, 7 more times—307 sts.
BORDER
Row 1 (RS):
K2, sl m, yo, [k1, * yo, k1, sl1-k2tog-psso, k1, yo, k1; rep from * to m, yo, sl m, k1, sl m, yo] 7 times, k1, * yo, k1, sl1-k2tog-psso, k1, yo, k1; rep from * to m, yo, k2—323 sts.
Row 2 (and all rem WS rows):
Knit.
Row 3:
K2, sl m, yo, k1, [k1, * yo, k1, sl1-k2tog-psso, k1, yo, k1; rep from * to 1 st before m, k1, yo, sl m, k1, sl m, yo, k1] 7 times, k1, * yo, k1, sl1-k2tog-psso, k1, yo, k1; rep from * to 1 st before m, k1, yo, k2—339 sts.
Row 5:
K2, sl m, yo, k2, [k1, * yo, k1, sl1-k2tog-psso, k1, yo, k1; rep from * to 2 sts before m, k2, yo, sl m, k1, sl m, yo, k2] 7 times, k1, * yo, k1, sl1-k2tog-psso, k1, yo, k1; rep from * to 2 sts before m, k2, yo, k2—355 sts. Knit 1 WS row. Bind off all sts very loosely. Weave in ends and block, stretching to enhance length and lace effect.
ABBREVIATIONS
Inc—increase; K—knit; M—marker; Ndl—needle; Pm—place marker; RS—right side; Rem—remain(ing); Rep—repeat; Sl1-k2tog-psso: Slip 1 stitch as if to knit, knit 2 stitches together, pass the slipped stitch over the knit 2 together; Sl m—slip marker; St(s)—stitch(es); WS—wrong side; Yo—yarnover
Here’s a peek at the guest book from the Rose Harbor Inn, featured in the bestselling novels
THE INN AT ROSE HARBOR
and
ROSE HARBOR IN BLOOM
Since you won’t see any roses around just yet, you might be wondering about the inn’s name. Explaining why I chose
Rose Harbor Inn
will also tell you a bit about me and how I found myself in Cedar Cove.
“Rose” is more than simply my last name. It’s to honor my late husband. Paul Rose and I were married for less than a year before he was killed in action in Afghanistan. “Harbor” is because this is the place where I was meant to drop anchor and take refuge from the storm that followed his death. My friends said to give myself at least a year before I made any major life decisions. But six months later, I couldn’t wait any longer to make a big change, even though I was still grieving quite heavily. After searching the entire country for a suitable place to begin the next phase of my life, imagine my surprise when I found what I was looking for in my own backyard.
Buying the inn just made sense. After all, I learned all about successful entertaining from my mother. So you might say hospitality runs in my blood.
Though Cedar Cove isn’t at all far from Seattle, where I formerly lived and worked, it can seem like a world away from the rush and crush of the big city. It’s a place that’s brought me solace and peace just when I needed them most. And no matter what’s brought you to Cedar Cove, I’d like to thank you for allowing me to open my home to you and give you a small sample of the same welcoming spirit I feel here every day.
My mission is to make Rose Harbor Inn a place of healing and peace for all my guests. And, of course, to do everything possible to ensure you have a pleasant stay.
—Jo Marie Rose
Located on the picturesque Kitsap Peninsula, our little town sits on a quaint cove across Puget Sound from Seattle.
The visitor’s center is ideal as a first stop. There you’ll find plenty of information on what to do in the area. There are fun, unique events year-round. In springtime, you can try your vocal prowess at the annual Seagull Calling Contest. And the entire town turns out on summer Thursdays for Concerts on the Cove.
There’s a dedicated parking area for guests at the inn. Since just about everything you’ll want to see is in easy walking distance from Rose Harbor Inn, you can leave your car and explore Cedar Cove on foot.
Ask anyone who runs an inn and they’ll tell you that the most effective and economical form of advertising is word of mouth. As you’ve likely gleaned, I think Rose Harbor Inn is a special place. But you don’t have to take my word for it. Here’s a selection of recent entries from my guest book, including those from Josh and Abby, my very first guests.
“I was in town to take care of some unpleasant family business surrounding my stepfather’s illness. From the moment I stepped into Jo Marie’s inn, I felt welcome. The fireplace was lit, and I still remember the smell of fresh bread the instant I stepped through the door. The Rose Harbor Inn, along with reuniting me with an old friend, helped ease the stress of my visit. I’m sure I’ll return. And not just because Jo Marie makes the best scrambled eggs I’ve ever eaten!”—Josh Weaver
“Jo Marie is the best! Let’s just say I wasn’t too happy about coming back to Cedar Cove where I grew up. I left a long time ago with a lot of unpleasant memories and only came back for my brother’s wedding. A lot of stuff has changed around here.… I think mostly for the better. The
people are amazing and Jo Marie is a great addition to the town. I’m happy to be going back home to Florida with good memories of Cedar Cove. One thing Jo Marie said to me that I still remember is ‘We run from foolish things, don’t we?’ I’m not running from the past anymore, that’s for sure. Thanks, Jo Marie, for a great stay! I’ll keep in touch for sure.”—Abby Kincaid
“Hi, Jo Marie! I wanted to say thank you for everything. My grandparents’ fiftieth-anniversary party was a huge success—even if things did get off to a rocky start with all the bickering. I hope you’ll forgive us for making a bit of a scene. We couldn’t have found a better place to stay and I’m looking forward to coming back … maybe when my grandparents celebrate their seventy-fifth anniversary. Or you never know, you might hear from me before that.”—Annie Newton
“Oh Jo Marie, I can’t thank you enough for the wonderful stay at your beautiful inn. Kent and I had an even better time than we expected at our anniversary celebration. And renewing our vows on the waterfront made me feel as young as when Kent proposed there. I do hope you’ll forgive our behavior. It seems that marriage doesn’t necessarily get any easier even after fifty years! You opened your home and your heart to us, and I’m so grateful our granddaughter Annie found your lovely inn. After our chat with you on the porch, I’ll keep you in my thoughts. Thanks for all you did to help make our return to Cedar Cove a magical experience. We’re eternally grateful.”—Julie Shivers
“Thanks for everything, Jo Marie. Especially the butter and bacon. I’ll take every chance I can get to aggravate my wife. And we got engaged at the movie theater, not the waterfront.”—Kent Shivers
“Please ignore Kent, Marie. I tried to get him to erase what we wrote above. But it was in pen.”—Julie Shivers
“Jo Marie,
you’re a real pro. Are you sure you’re new to innkeeping? You made our stay comfortable and memorable. Thanks again for being so flexible and saving a room on the ground floor for the Shivers. They don’t get around as well as they used to, though you’d never know it if you’d seen them on the dance floor at their anniversary party. It made me hope I can find someone to grow old with, too. In fact, after this weekend, I think that might be a possibility. I’m off to the South Pacific soon.… I’m sure I won’t stay anywhere as amazing as your inn.”—Oliver Sutton
“I honestly thought I was going to regret staying at a bed-and-breakfast. But Jo Marie was so gracious and respectful of my privacy. Traveling while fighting cancer is more exhausting than I can convey. Jo Marie made me feel welcome and comfortable, going above and beyond to do so. Even something as simple as my favorite candy bar meant so much. Jo Marie, I’m not sure what the future has in store for me, but whether I’m home in New York or even back in Seattle, I’ll always be thankful for my stay at your inn. In so many ways, it was the trip of a lifetime.”—Mary Smith