I love knitting test knits. Like really, they are the best knitting ever. So when I saw a request to knit this gorgeous shawl, I had to give it a go. This beautiful design is knit bottom up in the shape of a long, wide crescent.
It is heavily beaded . . .
And I had some lovely self-dyed Knit Picks Shadow lace-weight that was just calling out to be used
So what about this - stunning, right?!
It was an absolute delight to knit, very quick and easy. The beads add a touch of glamour and a bit of weight.
The stats are:
Yarn: Knit Picks Shadow lace yarn - 44gms
Needles: 32” Knit Picks Options, 4mm (larger size for cast on)
Pre-blocking: 11” width centre, 6.5” width each side, 33” across
Post Blocking: 14” width centre, 9.5” width each side, 60” across
Beads: Clear glass, silver lined
Cast On: Backwards loop
Cast Off: 3 stitch iCord
I love, love, love this pattern, so why don't you
pop over to Ravelry and get your own pattern? :o)
What is next on the needles I hear you shout . . . . hey, I can be delusional if I so choose . . . well, I am going to work my way through Cookie A's two sock books, knitting up socks mostly as gifts - that way I don't need to get too hung up on sizing, I can just knit them as is, and if they don't fit me, I have a gift for someone else! The first pattern is Glynis which is quite a straightforward pattern and I hope to have these completed in a couple of weeks as I have an Aunt and Uncle coming to visit from the UK and I think they would be perfect for my Aunt.
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