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Entries in knitted shawl (4)

Wednesday
Jan092013

New Pattern: Scalar Shawl

Sometimes you just want to snuggle up in a big blanket.

On a blustery day. At the office. In a chilly cafe or movie theatre.

Unless you tote a snuggy around with you at all times (and I hope you don't) then you're left with the normal scarf or jacket to keep you warm.

Here's my solution: the Scalar Shawl

It's fashionable and functional. It looks great with a sweater, a jacket or a winter coat. And it can be worn in multiple ways (see photos).

The best thing about this shawl? It could not be simpler to knit. Garter stitch. Big needles. It's quick and satisfying!

And, like most of my patterns, there are a few variations to appeal to a wide array of knitters.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depending on color choices, the piece takes on a very different vibe.

Using 3 similar colors - check out the brown example - the piece has a gradient effect.

Using 3 contrasting colors, the piece ends up with solid color blocks and marled color blocks.

The Scalar Shawl is currently available for purchase ($5) via Doodlebug Yarn.

Friday
Sep232011

New Knitted Shawl Pattern - Circus Showgirl's Plumes

A design developed for the Fall 2011 Circus line for The Wool Dispensary. Circus Showgirl's Plumes is a quick-to-knit piece with easily memorized stitch patterns.

It makes a special piece that can be worn as a scarf or shawl. Choose bright colors for a statement piece, like the one show above.

This shawl was designed using The Wool Dispensary Useful Irradiant yarn, which is a 75% Merino, 20% Nylon, 5% Metallic fingering weight yarn. It literally sparkles!

The pattern is available through Ravelry.

 

Thursday
Apr072011

Featured FOs: Scalloped Shawls

Continuing with the Featured Finished Objects (FOs) series, today I have a few lovely Scalloped Shawls to share with you. This shawl pattern is featured on the cover of Malabrigo Book Three.

The first version is a breath of fresh air, knit by Emily (emmylou on Ravelry).

(C) emmylou via FlickrEmily's scalloped shawl is so perfect for spring - it's knit up using Malabrigo Silky Merino in the Arlene's Purples colorway.

(C) emmylou via FlickrSeriously - that blue sky makes me want to jump out the window of my office building. Right. Now. I can just feel the sunshine and gently breeze in this photo. Emily doesn't have a blog, but you can follow her on Twitter.

The second version is knit by jostrong in one of my favorite yarns - Madelinetosh Tosh Merino DK (Olivia colorway).

© jostrong via RavelryThis colorway is gorgeous - jostrong's daughter said it reminds her of a banana that is beginning to ripen. Perfect!

© jostrong via RavelryI really love how the stockinette stitch bells out into the scalloped edging. It just seems so organic.

© jostrong via RavelryThis shot is just so gorgeous! I need to invest in some Madelinetosh Tosk DK Merino stat!

Thanks to both emmylou and jostrong for letting me feature your beautiful FOs!

 

 

Wednesday
Apr062011

Project Inspiration - Aham's Scarf by Ijeoma Oluo

I'm very inspired by other independent designers lately. Check out this fabulous Stephen West-esque scarflette design by Ijeoma Oluo - Aham's Scarf.

Aham's Scarf by fisherwomanknits via RavelryIsn't this lovely? And what a great way to use up some of your stash!