Lived in the Great NW for 25 years. Blessed to see the Mountain (Rainier) on a regular basis when clouds didn't cover. One of the most beautiful places on earth, and where I learned to knit.

I was born in Seattle and my mother's family is all still living in towns around there. My mom and her 9 brother and sisters all grew up saying "The mountain is out!" whenever Mt. Rainier wasn't covered in clouds. It's a mountain with such a beautiful, large presence.

@jobnpauls7421

8 ай бұрын

What my Rainier is “The Mountain “ to us. It greats us every day with its moods! So nice to have your beautiful pattern named after it!

I'm so fortunate to live a few hours away from Mt Rainier. We hike there every summer to visit the wildflowers and it is truly the most gorgeous experience ever!

My husband and I went to a wedding in Seattle several years back. We had a chance to hike in a wooded Park in the area. There was an otherworldly beauty and peace surrounding us on that hike.

My husband is a truck driver, several times a year he drives by Mt Rainier. He says it's his mountain! 😂 Sunshine, rain, fog, or snow. He sends me pictures, it's a beautiful site! ❤❤❤

@ExpressionFiberArts

8 ай бұрын

I love that 💙

I LOVE Mt Rainier. Went camping there... a little over 9 years ago. My nephew got so sick so we had to go back to my sister's house in Marysville after just one night, and I spent the next week taking care of the kids while my sister and her husband were also sick. Not a fun vacation, but I've been back several times since! My bf and I have thought about moving up there ourselves even though that sister now lives with me in Utah. I have another sister who lives just outside downtown Seattle, and my bf was born in Tacoma (though his dad was military, and they moved shortly afterward). Taking a ferry across the Puget Sound while wrapped in a cozy knit is so much fun!

You are so right! The Pacific Northwest is incredibly beautiful. Although I have only visited for a very short time many years ago, it is on my bucket list to go back and thoroughly explore again. There are so many wonderful and unique sights. God is truly creative and blessed us with such an incredible creation to enjoy!

My husband and I visited Seattle on our anniversary and had to pull over to take pictures of Snoqualmie Pass. The fog rising from the valleys, the gorgeous tall evergreens, and the snow covered peaks were mesmerizing.

@ExpressionFiberArts

8 ай бұрын

That's awesome 💙

Visited Mt. Rainier eight years ago. My husband grew up there. So beautiful! Love all your videos and posts!

I attended a writers conference in Seattle and fell in love with the depth of scenery that took my breath away. We had breakfast at the Pike Place Market each morning while we gathered material for our writing sessions.

My Husband and I went to a charming little town called Anacortes Washington in 2018 it was so beautiful there. I hope to someday go back. And thank you for taking the time to share your talent you are to inspirational ❤

My husband is from Washington State, it’s so beautiful!! Thankyou so much for this pattern !!!!😮 it’s above my pay grade for sure…..😮😮😮😮however, with lots of starting and stopping, playing and replaying….I think I’m going to give it a try! Oh how I wish you were right beside me!!!! Bless you for all your videos! You’ve taught me a lot!!!❤❤❤

Hi Chandi,I have! When I was 12 years old I spent a summer with my great-great Aunt Georgia in the state of Washington. We took a ferry ride to Canada and saw whales along the way. Wow that was over 40 years ago. Thank you for making me remember that summer.💕

I lived in WA when I was a teenager in the ‘80s. We did spend lots of time camping, backpacking and canoeing etc, but I doubt I really appreciated the grandness of those mountains. Ugh-teenagers! I’d love to go back now and really soak in the beauty of it.

What a great name for the beautiful shawl from a beautiful place. I lived in Washington longer than I had lived any place else. I still consider it home and like the locals say, “the mountain is out today.” 😊

Lived in ID for several years. Loved everything in PNW. Was surprised that I could go out in sweater in 0° (of course sunny, no wind). I've lived in OH and no way can u do that. What a nice place to become engaged. Have a safe journey and just smother ur life with all the love u give and receive.

My late husband and I lived in Lakewood below Tacoma, Washington Years ago. I too fell in love with the area! My husband Eneo was building a Liquefaction plant for the Government in Ft Lewis. We lived there from April to November and experienced the often changing weather! We made good use of the time by visiting Mt Rainer often. The city of Seattle, the Islands in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the beautiful Olympic Peninsula, the salmon hatcheries all were close by and we enjoyed every one of them frequently! The memory of the beautiful Pacific Northwest stayed with me so long that when we were ready to retire my husband asked me where I wanted to go for my last trip? I was a Travel Agent and he traveled for his work so the whole world was open for me! I didn’t have to think long , I said Orcas Hotel on Orcas Island in the Strait Juan de Fuca. When we originally did the ferry trip I remember that one of the Islands a Nun with all her robes and beads opened the ferry gate! Just a few months ago I was reading a book by a Northwestern author and she mentioned the Nun opening the ferry gate! I am 93:year old now and have beautiful memories of trips all over the world but our Pacific Northwest is still at the top! L

@ExpressionFiberArts

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing 💙

I was born in the pacific northwest and went back to graduate high school. I definitely miss that area, it is beautiful.

I’ve never had the pleasure of visiting the Pacific Northwest, but would love to someday. I love your description of how the colorway was chosen to capture the spirit of Mt Rainer.

My last vacation was in 1997, and I went to Washington state and visited the Mt. Rainier area. It was truly lovely as is this shawl.

Very pretty pattern and yarn combination. Many years ago, I visited my brother when he lived in Oregon. We took his boat down the Columbia River Gorge. The scenery was beautiful.

I’ve recently visited Seattle with my family in late July. Mt Rainier was one of the most beautiful mountains I’ve ever visited. I couldn’t stop wandering the gorgeous scenery 🥹

My brother moved to Tacoma over 40 years ago. I moved him out there twice. Many trips to visit with my mom, many birthday visits with my beautiful niece. All trips included a trip to the mountain! My favorite one was a little over 25 years ago when my husband proposed to me on Mt. Rainier!

@user-cv4ii7hd7x

8 ай бұрын

I love the look of this shawl. However I do have a problem with reversing anything. Can this be worked with DP needles for the square part? I can't juggle either 😅

I live in Oregon. I feel blessed to be surrounded by all this beauty.

Beautiful Shawl 😍 I grew up in the Okanagan Valley of B.C. and have visited Vancouver and Vancouver Island several times. I am always in awe of the beauty that surrounds us. Lots of love and yarny hugs 💗 Good luck to everyone ❤

I went there on temporary duty with the Air Force over ten years ago - Washington state is gorgeous from what I saw! The air feels cleaner, and the nights were so chilly. It was amazing! I'd love to go back and hike the hills for fun.

I've visited only once, to Seattle. My sister in law lives there, and my brother and his family are not far. He loves the outdoors there! His first son had the middle name Rainier ❤️

I actually visited the Pacific Northwest in 2021. I flew to San Francisco from Georgia and we went to Muir National Park. It was BEAUTIFUL, almost magical. I don't think there is a day that goes by that I don't think about Muir National Park. I'm from Chile so we have thousands and thousands of miles of the Pacific ocean. Love it!!!

This is a beautiful pattern. as always. I have been to the Pacific northwest. It is a beautiful area. My husband and I love visiting there. There is always something new to see every time we go.

@ExpressionFiberArts

8 ай бұрын

Congratulations, Mary! Your comment was chosen to win the Devoted Hues Pearlescent Fingering kit used to make the Rainier shawl. Please send us a message using our contact form at www.expressionfiberarts.com/contact-us/ and let us know where you'd like us to ship the yarn. Thanks, and have a wonderful day!

That is so pretty. I have visited. Back in 1994 a friend of mine moved back to Washington and as my Christmas present, flew me out there for a week to spend Christmas with her and her kids. She lived on Whidbey Island. We kept hoping for snow, at least a little but it was overcast and slightly rainy. The DAY I LEFT, it started snowing about an hour after I was flying back and they ended up with like 8 inches or more...typical, lol. Thanks another pretty pattern!

I would ❤love to see the pacific northwest!!! The Twilight books are set in that area so every girl that dreamed about Edward or Jacob has dreamed of going. Another beautiful pattern!! Thank you EFA!!!❤❤❤

I’ve lived almost 50 yrs in the PNW and love the days Mt Rainer is visible.

@gadgetgirl5399

8 ай бұрын

We live in South Florida and we're fortunate with fish and seafood, yet I cannot tell you how incredible I thought the fish/seafood was everywhere in WA state. The other place we visited was Westport,WA and it was one of my favorite little seafood towns. That entire region is so beautiful and we hope to explore many other places, including Idaho, which I've looked into for much time now. Enjoy your beautiful region!!

No I was never to the US. But lived on Bali and Indonesia with many active volcanos. Now im in Switzerland . In 4h I'm in Italy with Etna etc also active volcanos. Thanks for this pattern and your uplifting words.

I live in BC and I love it here, on clear days we can see Mount Baker and it's lovely. I spent 5 years out east and I am happy that I came back.

What beautiful colors, I love how the mountains are represented in the shawl. … we live in the West, but I’ve only been to the ocean one time, on our honeymoon. I love the majestic feeling of the mountains 🏔️there is nothing like it!!!

I've lived in the PNW most of my life and love it!! I live in Eastern Washington but have also lived in western Washington. My son's family is in Oregon & my daughter's family is in Idaho because we all love it! Your yarn colors reflect our PNW beauty so well❣

I'm an over the road truck driver. I knit and crochet in my down time. I've been all through the Pacific Northwest. I've driven through MT Shasta national Forest, I've taken some beautiful pictures of Mt Saint Helens as well as Mt Rainier. It's beautiful out there.

I used to live in Montana. It was the most beautiful place for me. Woods and mountains everywhere. I want to move back someday

I lived in Vancouver, BC, for 6 months in 2009. I never got to go to Mt. Rainier but I loved the city and being in Canada! I live in dry west Texas now and would love to go back to the area to visit. It’s beautiful there!

I’ve never seen a shawl constructed like that before. Very interesting, unique and beautiful. I have never visited the Pacific Northwest but Alaska is one of my favorite places to visit.

Living in Washington state allows me to see Mt Rainier daily. Everyday the mountain looks different. This time of year it is magnificent . It is covered with snow. The shawl is a beautiful tribute to Mt Rainier.

I've been to Seattle, Eugene, and Portland for conferences, but never got out of the cities. We did catch a glimpse of Rainier from the Space Needle. In Oregon, Mt. Hood is closer to Portland than Rainier is to Seattle, so we got good views of that. All of those cities were great places to visit even though we weren't able to visit the natural areas beyond the urban environment.

I grew up with Mt Rainier as my view from my bedroom window. I now live on the other side of the bridge with Olympics as my view from my office. But Rainier has my heart. I actually have large photo of it in my bedroom. Driving across the Narrows Bridge at twilight when the mountain is out is one of my favorite things in the world. My Friday knitting group meets in Gig Harbor. We have a view of the sound and the mountain as we knit and chat. I have loads of Pearlescent Fingering in my stash so I don’t need to win the yarn. I love that I get to have fun deciding what to pull from my stash to make this and learn a new technique as well.

@ExpressionFiberArts

8 ай бұрын

How fabulous 💙

I was born in Seattle and like a previous commentor grew up saying, "the mountain is out." Today it blended into the clouds and was only partially visible but the effect was lovely.

I lived in Portland for many years. The rain and soil made for amazing gardening!

I went to Washington State for the first time 2 years ago with my husband for an Alaskan Cruise. We loved it! Washington and Alaska are beautiful. Love your patterns, videos and yarns are all stunning!

Well I live in Alaska and have a son living in Seattle so I do get down that way once in a while. Not as much as I would like. This shawl is a beautiful piece and Mt. Rainier is such a magnificent sight. This shawl really represents the mountain well. Thanks for the tutorial. ❤

Closest I’ve been is Umatilla, OR when my husband was doing contract UXO (unexploded ordnance) work after he retired from the Air Force. We decided to travel with him and live a full time RV life as he moved to each new site. As we’re both aging and experiencing all the ills that come with it, I doubt we’ll travel that far anymore, but we’re thankful for all the travel we did get to do when we were younger.

@ExpressionFiberArts

8 ай бұрын

I'm so glad to hear that you got the chance to travel! 💕

Beautiful shawl and excellent color choice! I was born and raised in Washington state! ☺️ I loved hiking and camping near Mount Rainier and Mount Saint Helens in the summer.

My parents lived in Port Angeles for some years, and I visited a couple of times. I went to Mount Saint Helen’s and hiked Hurricane Ridge. I also enjoyed visiting the temperate rain forest and other sites on the Olympic Peninsula! The Pacific Northwest is a very beautiful area!

I lived in Seattle as a child and remember going to Mt Rainier

OH MY GOODNESS THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL and the yarn looks so luxurious ... I've never knitted ever ever, I've always wanted to learn. My eyes and fingers got crossed eyed watching this, but I will not be deterred. LOL Thank you for this video Chandi!!

I have never been to the Pacific Northwest. It looks beautiful in the pictures I’ve seen. ❤ Thank you for the beautiful shawl pattern.

Originally from Arizona. Came to Washington, drove all around Mt Rainier. Never left.

I live in central California and traveled to the Pacific Northwest for my daughter for a soccer tournament. Beautiful part of the country. We hope to visit again one day.

I have never heard of a magic circle in knitting. Guess I just learned my something new for today 😊 I love this pattern. It's not the typical shawl pattern. I have not been to the Pacific Northwest. I do have friends who live in Washington, and they love it. Would like to go for a visit at some point.

@ExpressionFiberArts

8 ай бұрын

Please, try it out, it's a great technique to start knitting in the round from a small circumference. 💙

The pattern is beautiful and the yarn fits it perfectly. The pacific northwest is wonderful and beautiful, I'm actually from there, born and raised.

I love living in the north west mount rainer mount hood . I would wake up every day and see the beautiful snow that on the mountain while the sun was rising in the morning in the winter so crisp morning so breathtaking ❤❤❤.

I have not visited the Pacific Northwest. This is a beautiful shawl pattern in gorgeous yarn. Thank you!!

After seeing those beautiful pictures, I’m definitely planning a trip to Mt. Rainier!!!

One of my sisters lives in BC, Canada and you can see Mt Rainer from where she lives. It’s quite spectacular.

I live in Idaho and we used to visit Washington and Oregon regularly. I love the area, too.

I live in California, and I've driven up to Oregon and Washington several times! It's so beautiful and green! ❤️

Beautiful shawl and gorgeous yarn. I was introduced to the beautiful scenery through films. i love the Pacific North west and would love to visit and even stay. My kind of weather and so scenic.

I have visited the Pacific Northwest many times particularly Seattle, Tacoma and Blaine WA. Love the area. This is a beautiful shawl and I can't wait to cast it on. Pearlescent fingering is a beautiful yarn. I have made a number of tees with it and just love the drape and softness.

My husband’s family lived in Seattle for a time. My first visit there, we traveled around and saw the beautiful mountains. Mr. Rainier really shows itself above the others in the range. I was grateful for a sunny day to see it, that first trip.

I have never visited the Pacific Northwest, however, my niece & one of my cousins both live in Washington State & I hope to visit one of them some day in the near future before going on to Alaska for my husband’s dream trip. This is a beautiful shawl as are your inspiring words!!!

We went to Seattle, and stayed in Marysville with my in laws in 1996. So beautiful.

I've never been to the Pacific Northwest, but visiting there is on my bucket list. Thank you for another lovely shawl pattern!

I know basic knitting and my passion is crochet. This looks really complicated. 😮 The shawl is really beautiful-especially love the colors.

I have traveled the east coast but never the Pacific coast. This shawl is beautiful. I need to learn to knit faster!

Such a beautiful shawl, thanks to Chandi and Jane. I've never been to the Pacific Northwest, but would love to someday.

The PNW is my home, born and raised! I live in Sandy Oregon, which is very close to Mt Hood! I love this Ranier shawl and will be adding it to my list of things to knit! ❤

Love love love the mountains....any mountains.... sadly I haven't visited the pacific northwest YET! The spring will bring that to fruition. We live in frosty Quebec. We plan to travel West all the way to the coast spring coming, should be amazing to see. Beautiful pattern as always thank you for sharing!! 💖💝

My husband and I visited Crater Lake in Oregon and then drove to the coast. So beautiful! From there we drove down the coast to the Redwood Forest before crossing over to meet family in central Cali. It was an amazing trip and somewhere I'd love to go again! Maybe we'll make it up to Washington next time around.

@ExpressionFiberArts

8 ай бұрын

Aww, that's so cool and Crater Lake is stunning! 💙

I like this design. It looks complicated, but isn’t too much.

Pacific North West is just a pipe dream for me from Australia!! But this shawl brings it a wee bit closer! I would love to knit with your beautiful yarns one day - they look so lush! Thanks for the opportunity!

Have never been to the West Coast but your description of it makes it sound magical! 😊

I love this! I was born in Washington St. I really miss seeing the Evergreens/ Mountains, and rugged landscapes. The set of yarn is So Perfect

Unfortunately I have never been to the Pacific Northwest but it looks so beautiful. The way you speak of it and what you’ve created from it too! (Beautiful) Thank you for sharing 🩷

I live in Oregon, it’s a beautiful place to be! I can see Mt Saint Helens from my window on super clear days😊

When I was in British Columbia we drove to visit Seattle. What a gorgeous shawl pattern. I am going to try to figure out how to crochet a version of it. Have a great day Chandi 🎉

My husband is from Portland Oregon. Multnomah Falls is one of my favorite places to visit.

I live in the PNW and I agree... it's magical, as is this shawl. Can't wait to make it.

I have visited the Pacific Northwest and have even climbed partway up Mt. Ranier. It was the most awesome mountain I have seen, near or from afar. I love your yarn and your patterns. Thank you.

Beautiful! I lived in British Columbia, Canada for 15 years. On a clear day, I could see Mt Rainier from my kitchen window! The Pacific Northwest is a peaceful, serene and magical corner of a troubled world.

@laarah629

8 ай бұрын

Oops! It was Mt Baker and not Mt Rainier that I could see. Both beautiful dormant volcanoes !

Live in PNW with daily views of Mt. Rainier at home and at the office.

No way! I just moved to Seattle last month! I can see Mt Rainer from my window when its not too cloudy, its amazing. I still have so much left to see and this shawl pattern is very inspiring!

@ExpressionFiberArts

8 ай бұрын

Oh wow! 🩵

Yes I have been to see the Mt Rainier! It is beautiful and changes color with the sun shifting!

@ExpressionFiberArts

8 ай бұрын

💙💙💙

I've been to Washington (both Seattle area and out on the Peninsula) many times visiting family. I LOVE it! Have a great day. 🐞

Thank you for this beautiful pattern! I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. When the Seattle rain clouds lift I am blessed with an amazing view of Mount Rainier. In addition to living in its shadow, Mount Rainier holds many happy memories of camping with family and friends. Such a beautiful pattern for an awe inspiring mountain!

The furthest West I've traveled is to North Dakota on a family trip. One day, I'd like to travel all the way to the Pacific! Beautiful pattern! So many possibilities!

Jane has done it again!!! Beautiful.

@ExpressionFiberArts

8 ай бұрын

Right!? 💙

I was so pleased to hear of a shawl named after Mt. Rainer! It is beautiful. I lived in Kent, Washington for about 25 yrs before I moved back to N.C. my home state. You are so correct about that being a beautiful state and I miss it. When my kids and I would go to store or to catch a bus we walked up a small incline and there we saw Mt. Rainer everyday such a beautiful blessing. I love the colors you chosen.

Yes, I've visited the Pacific Northwest including Oregon, Northern California, Washington, Vancouver and Alaska all of which are gorgeous.

Visited Seattle for the first time a few years ago to catch a cruise to Alaska. We even stopped in Canada on the way back. Something about the states up north on either coast have a serene beauty to them.

I live near Seattle and get a beautiful view of Mt Ranier almost every day!

this is my favorite yarn to knit with, PNW is beautiful for sure

I don't actually need the yarn at this time, but I did have to share that I love the PNW...I moved to Portland from NYC when 9/11 happened. I took the summer off, enjoyed a beautiful Portland summer. This is actually where I truly learned knitting and crochet. I went to the library and got the magazines and books and taught myself that way. In my mind, I knew how to do it because I learned as a kid, but I never really did anything with it. It really saved my sanity after 9/11...I NEEDED to do creative stuff. (I also taught myself how to cook) so all these years later, I feel like I'm a little better, but I make sure I do at least one row a day! I then spent the winter up in Seattle. That was also beautiful. Also it turns out that I accidentally found my favorite paint color (back on the East Coast!) Called Mt Rainier from Benjamin Moore. I just liked it for my office but learned the name of the color later. Thank you for listening to my story 😂

@ExpressionFiberArts

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing it Daniel! 💙💙💙

On a clear day you could just see the top of Rainer from my last apartment in Portland, and after I moved to Seattle, I became very familiar with “The mountain is out!”