Another shawl finished.
I really like Very Busy Monkey’s patterns, I’ve just made two in a row. I didn’t exactly play yarn chicken, but I’d say I used up the whole skein of yarn. Pre-blocking
And blocked. How is it I didn’t see the palm fronds until I uploaded the picture??? Oh well, they don’t detract from the pretty shawl.
I wonder how much time is spent getting this cable just right. I love knitting it, I would hate to design and chart it out. Thank God so many talented people love doing this, it is well worth the money. $4.50 for this pattern. Many shawl patterns are less than $10, which is a steal. I end up with a lovely product while someone else figured out all the math.
I like the way this curves in. I know the title says this is for the gift pile. But who knows. Knitting shawls is great in the summer, I even wear shawls when it gets cool at night. Right now I’m using what I have, but I may decide to keep this for myself – or not.
Here are the two in the gift pile.
And a more artistic shot.
I need to do more shots like this. It’s all in the way it’s displayed.
I have yarn for the next shawl ready to go. It’s an interesting gradient. so I think I’m using this pattern, it is very similar to the other two, but instead of starting in the middle it starts at one end a works it’s way to the other. I think that may create an interesting color affect. I’ll keep you posted.