Stash knitting
It's about time I used my handspun. Three skeins of blended merino and tussah silk dubiously called Rose Quartz are in the process of being knit into another shawl.
Rose Quartz turned into a dusky sort of pink, grey and burnished copper penny mix. But I should find fault with my spinning and not the fiber, right?
With the plethora of lace shawl patterns out there, it's hard to pick one that would do this particular handspun justice. I mean I want something simple enough to let the yarn's color variations shine; something that's not overly lacy, but at the same time something that's not just holes. In addition, it's my first time knitting with my own handspun. Take all that into consideration, plus the time it took to look through a few lace books and online pattern sales. In the end, I stayed with my first pick: the Shetland Triangle shawl. Unassuming on the needles, it opens into an exquisite ogee pattern, points and curves with a rhythmic setting of eyelets. I love a good offset lace, don't you?
Sometimes it's better to trust your gut, something that can be applicable to both knitting and climbing.
Fab Five Friday: Spring! (Themed linkage.)
1: Luisa Beccaria's dreamy collection of dresses.
2: Lilies of the Valley from Getty Images. I should be looking for client images, but it's Friday.
3: Riotous color in this Floribunda Deliciosa quilt.
4: Koigu colors from Kaleidoscope Yarns.
5: Croissants aux Amandes. Perhaps tomorrow we'll go to Café Bonaparte for breakfast; their almond croissants are so not greasy and sooo very good.
I think that would be excellent for your handspun. I am trying to decide that one and Swallowtail for the first shawl knit from my handspun. It will be the first knitting from my handspun, too, apart from a mini sock.
Oh, how beautiful that will be. And how nice to knit in your own hadnspun. I think it will be perfect for your handspun.
I think your yarn is truly amazing, gorgeous color, really unique!
Yay- knitting with your handspun! I still don't have enough handspun to knit with, but eventually! That shawl is going to be gorgeous!
Nothing like knitting something beautiful that you've done start to finish...It's going to be something you treasure...and it's such a pretty color.
Well it's beginning is looking quite enticing! The yarn turned out really nice and you've made me fall in love with that pattern - can't wait to see the two come together :)