Another week, another shawl

This pattern cannot be more simple; endless garter stitches with purl rows here and there. Some might find this very boring. I decided it was a perfect source of relaxation after hectic workdays. Call it garter therapy.

The yarn is the protagonist. Tern is, like other Quince & Co. yarns, a pleasure to knit with. The shawl is light and easy to wear. I think it will transition well into Spring.

I love the wrong side of the shawl...apparently...hmm...see above for details :-)

Pattern: The Big Blue by Meg Gadsbey
Ravelry project page: here

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Spindrift...a gem!

I now understand all the rave about Helen Stewart's patterns. Spindrift was a joy to knit! The shawl is beautiful. Knitted in Malabrigo Sock provided for a great color and drape.

My mother has requested the same shawl in this gorgeous Lost City yarn. It is the first time that I knit a pattern twice, back to back. That should tell you something!

Hope you are enjoy your current projects. Have a great weekend!

Long term shawl

This is a modified version of the 22.5 degrees shawl pattern by Martina Behm. What's not to love?

• It works well with variegated  yarns

• It can be easily modified (size and edging)

• Awesome project from other knitters: gurmanfravor's version and janknit1's mods

With this project I can go long bragging about deep stashing, planning and/or process vs. product knitting. But that will be...uhhm...misleading. The facts are:

2012: bought yarn variegated yarn during the flashy Eat. Knit. Sleep Black Friday sale wishing I would get the 100% off discount. Wishful thinking!

2013: cast on during Christmas vacation.

2014: forgot project as soon as I got home from said vacation. Cast off mid year.

2015: decided it was about time to block & wear the shawl.


Details and mods on the project page. I really like this simple shawl!