She's Like the Swallow
**She's Like the Swallow** is a cherished folk song from the Maritimes region of Canada, telling the poignant tale of a fair maiden who delicately picks flowers for her beloved, only to have her affections spurned. This evocative song inspires the stunning shawl design that showcases the vibrant prim-roses she lovingly plucked for him. Imagine the shawl elegantly enveloping the heartbroken maiden as she lays down, wistfully dreaming of what could have been.
This enchanting pattern is the second shawl in a set of three, beautifully crafted as part of the **Folk Song KAL** by Knit & Knag Designs, following the delightful **Havsfrun** shawl. Each pattern in this series captures the spirit of beloved folk songs, offering knitters a chance to create something meaningful.
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The lyrics of "She's Like the Swallow" evoke deep emotions as they weave a tale of love and loss:
*She’s like the swallow that flies so high
She’s like the river that never runs dry
She’s like the sunshine on the lee shore
I love my love and love is no more.*
The maiden’s heartfelt sorrow is mirrored in the creation process as she finds herself out in the garden, gathering beautiful prim-roses:
*Twas out in the garden this fair maid did go
A-picking the beautiful prim-rose
The more she plucked, the more she pulled
Until she got her apron full.*
As you knit this shawl, consider how out of those roses the maiden made her bed, connecting your crafting experience to the timeless story of love and heartbreak. Embrace the artistry of traditional folk songs while creating a wearable piece of art with the **"She's Like the Swallow"** shawl pattern. Whether you are a seasoned knitter or just starting your journey, this pattern will inspire creativity and emotion in every stitch.
