.... it's the La La's Simple Shawl but knitted in the shape of Ishbel. I use the stitch pattern & knitted it with Araucania Ranco Multy which has been sitting in my stash as I am not so keen on the colors. But my cousin wanted a garter stitch scarf for winter & she liked these colors. I decided that a scarf was too boring to knit, so I decided on a kerchief which will be nice around the neck.
It was a great knitting this kerchief as there was no chart to read - just a couple of garter st rows, then a couple of stocking st rows & then an eyelet row & just keep going until the right size. I did not use the whole ball of yarn & the kerchief measured 120cm x 50cm after blocking.
I got Lydia to take a model shot before this gorgeous kerchief was given away to my cousin who is wearing it everyday. She loves it!
I did not not have enough of shawl knitting & so cast on this .....
... it's the Milkweed Shawl in Handmaiden Casbah (Topaz) which Helen had in the store. Again, this was a great knit as I just love the garter stitch & the lace pattern is relatively easy. Plus the yarn is a joy to knit with. 
The shape of this shawl is similar to Ishbel as there are edge increases on every row. The blocked size is 120cm x 56cm.
The only thing that bothers me about this shawl is the needle size. I use a 3.5mm as recommended by the pattern but the casbah is quite a thick yarn & a larger size needle (like 4mm or 4.5mm) will make a looser knit. I guess the smaller needle is used as only 1 skein of Casbah is used & if I increase the needle size, I will need more than 1 skein. Anyway, I am still very pleased with this shawl & love it.
I had it blocking on Friday & took it off on Saturday so that I can bring it to City Nits & give it to Helen .....
Doesn't it look great on her? I have to stop this shawl knitting & get back to my projects but I don't know how long I can resist this urge to cast on another shawl .....
7 comments:
Two beautiful shawls. And why resist? Knit more, they are fabulous.
Gorgeous shawls. Love the Cashbah one. I've got some in purple in my stash.
I know! Shawl knitting is addictive, isn't it! My daughter just requested one for her Christmas present so I'm glad to see your finished pictures. Yours are lovely!
Beautiful shawls! I am gearing up to hopefully start my first soon.
Both are beautiful! I especially like the color of the second.
I'm constantly amazed at how fast you can knit projects! At that speed I say continue to satisfy your craving...knit more shawls!
i'm seeing the milkweed shawl everywhere! It's lovely isn't it? I particulatrly love that green.
All your beautiful triangular shawls have had a very inspiring effect on me! I like milkweed a great deal.
Beautiful..
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