Beginning the shawl
I've started knitting a triangular shawl with this yarn. I began it using bamboo needles, but the yarn would not move smoothly across the needle. I found myself pushing it too hard. Thought I would break the yarn. So I bought some aluminum needles and it is going much easier. The pattern is real easy.... Cast on 3. Row 1: Knit one, yarn over, knit to the end. Rows 2 and 3: Repeat row 1.
Can't get easier than that!!!
This isn't my favorite yarn to knit with. I find the "nubbies" get stuck and I have to give a little tug or the stitch will be too tight. But....... it is very soft and will come in handy on those slightly chilly summer nights.
Knit on....
posted by Karen Knitting | 11:02 AM
1 Comments:
HI Karen!
Obviously I'm reading all of your older blogs as well! Had to comment on this one.
I just (last night) finished a shawl using this same pattern. Started out as a challenge from a friend who was bemoaning the fact that she can 'only' knit dishcloths. I pointed out that the same pattern with different yarn and needles would make a shawl. She didn't believe me. Ha! I used a blue teal Homespun yarn on size 15 needles and just kept going until I liked the size. Them I fringed in each hole created by the yarn overs at the edge. It is gorgeous! Problem is that my cats think I've knitted them some kind of large toy! If I ever figure out how to use my camera properly I'll post a pic of it.
Thanks for sharing yor blog!
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