More holiday crafting
Weaver's Wool Mini Shawl
by Peggy Pignato
Pattern source: Knitlist
Yarn: Garnstudio Alaska, 5 skeins (45 light green, 44 green, 51 dark green, 50 brown, 6 black
Needles: 7 mm
I know I've said this million times already, but garter stitch = ultimate knitting bliss. I wanted something mindless to knit during our stay at the cottage, so I went checking my Ravelry queue, and this seemed perfect. The yarn has been in my stash for quite some time now. I had bought it to make a striped scarf, but never got around knitting it. I won't be wearing this as a shawl though, so I guess I got my stripey scarf after all.
This is a historical post for me, because: another FO!
Jitterbug Socks
Pattern: 60 stitches, toe-up. Short-row toe and heel from Charlene Schurch's Sensational Knitted Socks. Increased 6 stitches for the calf.
The instruction for the Vikkel Braid is from Nancy Bush's Knitting on the Road (page 69)
Yarn: Colinette Jitterbug in Summer Berries + some mystery yarn from the stash for the toes
Needles: 2,5 mm
I now totally get the Jitterbug craze. It's a gorgeous yarn! And I really like this crazy colourway too, especially after I figured out a way to stop the pooling. Just before casting on for these socks, I had tried to knit the Spey Valley socks from Nancy Bush's Knitting on the Road. They didn't work out (they were too small for me), but I really liked the Vikkel Braids. So, when the Jitterbug started behaving badly, I decided to add some braids, and they worked like magic.
I'm so happy with both of these projects. I hope your knitting's going well too – and if not, may I suggest some garter stitch therapy? Trust me, it works.
More photos of both projects over at Flickr.
posted by Terhi @ 11:54 ap.
31 Comments:
I love your shawl, fabulous colours!
beautiful shawl. love the colors.
Both projects did come out lovely!
And Yep! You did still get your scarf!! :oD
Beautiful Colours, I love it !
fabulous knitting & totally inspiring!
all the best
kiki
Ihanaisia neuleita, kuten aina.
Mulla on tuota samaista sukkalankaa, tosin cadenza merkkisenä mutta samat värit. olen yrittänyt tehdä siitä yhtä jos toista mutta neulottuna se on ihan kamalaa. Voisikin kokeilla noita vikkeleitä, josko ne auttaisivat.
You always have the most beautiful socks. Whether simple or fancy... all of them are just lovely! I made a pair of socks from Jitterbug that I gave away. Now I'm anxious to make a pair for myself. That Summer Berries color is delicious!
I am always so impressed by your eye for colors. That shawl is lovely!
Ooh, Terhin värisilmä on taas iskenyt, ihana huivi!
I love that shawl - the colours, the construction, everything! When I saw your pics up on Ravelry I queued it right away - okay, I'm a follower sometimes, but it's just so pretty! Although it may have to wait for a few other projects to finish...
The colours on the shawl are really gorgeous. And so is the shawl.
Tour socks always make want to knit some more!
I love the shawl! You always seem to know how to blend the right bright colours with the right neutrals.
Love the colors in you shawl!
They are beautiful.
Really like the shawl colors and the way it looks wrapped around your neck like a scarf. Those socks are so fun. I've been hit with the jitterbug bug too recently, but I went for more solid colorways.
I'm so glad you didn't give up your blog! I'm always inspired by your knitting--really!
Beautiful shawl! I hope you had a lovely holiday :-)
and there you go - you did it again! how beautiful is your color-work on this shawl! and the socks, by no surprise- just lovely
I have yet to get on the jitterbug bandwagon, but I am totally with you on the garter therapy. It's my favourite way to soothe a furrowed brow.
Great colour combo on the shawl.
I can always count on you to have the gorgeous green projects. I love it!
Those are wonderful projects!
I love the shawl! It's the perfect multipurpose knit.. shawl and scarf!
Both are stunners, Terhi! I also have extreme Jitterbug love, it's just a fantastic sock yarn for so many reasons...
Beautiful shawl!
Beautiful shawl,beautiful colours.You are a creative knitter.Cong.!
Best regards..
Hi Terhi, Your color choices for the shawl were lovely and inspiring as always. And it also seems like a great project for oddball stash yarn knitting too (probably all purples this time). At least I'm going to try.
Beautiful sites. I love your creations and I love the blocked socks. Definitely gonna try to make them! Thanks.
yummy shawl/scarf! i love green =)
and jitterbug socks! (i forgot to post that information about my socks today ... they too are jitterbug, in "vincent's apron".)
the yarn is delicious ....
happy knitting!
The peddlers shawl is beautifil and I have been admiring it on Ravelry. Your colour combinations always 'sing'.
Love the shawl - so simple - so beautifel.
As usual, lots of wonderful things to admire! I have an award for you on my blog :-)
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