A MYSTERY (Part One)

-

Hiya!
I am knitting a shawl!!!  Since I began knitting, I have produced two shawls.  I have actually avoided knitting them because I couldn't understand the "shawl craze" .  I thought that it would end soon; but, to my surprise, it has gotten more intense. 

I could not understand it, why so many knitters are bothering with knitting a scarf?  After all you can purchase a lovely scarf for $20.00 or less.  Why knit one?   It’s so much work.  Why spend $$$ on handspun yarn in order to get a finished product? It’s not economical.
As a knitter, I know that knitting is more than dollar, cents or time.  The act of knitting is a strange combination of relaxation and activism, of protest and tradition, of creating beautiful things.  There’s something very peaceful about performing a simple, repetitive act with one's finger.

Knitting a shawl provides an opportunity to try new stitches and/or techniques in a small and confined area.  Besides, shawls fit!!  There is little concerned about getting the gauge exactly right, most can be made with just one of two skeins of fingering weight yarn and they make great gift.  

 So I decided to knit several shawls.  The first will be Miswis by Rosemary (Romi) Hill.  I have admired her designs from afar.  This is an old pattern which was published in 2015; but, I am excited to complete this project.
I previously purchased Carve Yarn from their booth at Vogue Knitting Live in NY a couple of years ago.  I loved the feel and color of the yarn so I purchased a couple of skeins in different fingering weight and added them to my stash.
Once I decided to knit this shawl, I wanted a complimentary variegated yarn to go with the 
Filigree.  Therefore, upon visiting my local yarn shop, Four Purls, I purchased a skein of "Emma's Yarn Practically Perfect Sock" yarn.  I think this will be a lovely shawl when completed. 


WHAT DO YOU THINK?


Enjoying Knitting Each Day!

Jackie



















Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Spector - Joji Locatelli

-
Image
Hiya,   Since the quarantine started, I have ventured into the world of the "Knit-A-Long".  A knitalong (KAL) is when many knitters work on their own version of the same pattern at the same time.  My first KAL was with Marie Green.  Knitting along with a group from my LYS, we worked together with the pattern as it was broken down into steps.  The pace kept me on track so that I was able to finish the sweater while before the deadline. So, I decided to join another one!!  This time with one of my favorite designers - Joji Locatelli.  I have a number of her designs on my "things to knit" list.  Note:  My "things to knit" list are projects with the pattern and yarn already purchased - another "knit from stash project"  YEAH!!! Spector is a faded circular yoke pullover.  There are some decorated textured patterns.  Most of the sweater is knitted in a ribbed pattern.  I am using 4 different color yarns.  This will be my first sweater knitting in finge
Read more

TEALEAF SWEATER - FINALLY DONE

-
Image
Hiya, I have finally finished the Craftsy's Tealeaf Sweater by Bristol Ivy. The construction of the sweater is unique - which is what you can expect from Bristol.  It is intended to be worn with approximately 13 1⁄2” positive ease.  This enable the garment to be loose-fitting and drapey; however, the sleeves are knitted to fit snuggly around the arms.   Knitting this sweater was pretty easy.  The lace pattern was simple to remember; however, knitting the saddle shoulders with the front and back pieces was a little tricky; i.e., live stitches on front, back and the saddle stitches.   It is a little too big.  I have found this to be true for another of knitters; nevertheless, the results are WONDERFUL!!!   I will definitely make another one - I will try the smaller size!!. Enjoy Knitting Each Day! Jackie PS: I will post a picture with me wearing my lovely sweater soon.
Read more

SUMMA STRIPES SHAWL

-
Image
Hiya, af ter working on a lace and cable cardigan, I wanted to knit something that would not tax my brain or hands.   I selected the Summa Stripes Shawl by Meiju K-P on Ravelry.   The shawl is knitted from side to side; but, in two different directions.  The shape is achieved with increases and short-rows.  There is minimal finishing needed which was another plus; especially after the detailed finishing on the cardigan. This seemed an easy project to get completed and it would use up some of my stash yarn.   So....after a little bit of searching, I found a couple of skeins for MadelineTosh DK (Electric Rainbow) and I paired it with yellow and black.   The only modification that I have made to the scarf has been to change the strip section.  I alternated black and yellow stripes. One of the nice features of this design is that you did not need to cut the yarn.  She uses a "special" technique which carried the unused yarn up the side.  Both colors are th
Read more