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Sunday, 22 January 2012

2012: Year of the Shawl?

I finished my second Ginkgo shawl this weekend. I bloomin' love knitting that pattern. It's interesting and simple, and you can see where you are with the lace. Perfect for TV knitting. Mainly in the evenings while I watch Dog the Bounty Hunter. Can't stop watching that programme! 


This time I made the larger version, and out of DK weight Rowan Baby Alpaca. It is rather large...
Link: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ginkgo-shoulderette-shawl
It turned out to be the perfect size when worn as a scarf. It has fantastic drape and is super-warm. Phew! 

Very pleased with how it turned out. And no mistakes. Which is largely due to the pattern - so clear to see what you are doing. 


On to the next shawl of 2012 (my knitting Year of the Shawl!). Damson, by Ysolda Teague. It's from the gorgeous Whimsical Little Knits - 2 book, which I received for Christmas. There are so many patterns I need to make from that book. 
I am knitting this Damson in Juno Alice Sock, a mixture of baby alpaca, silk and cashmere. It's gorgeous. And all the colours the yarn comes in are so wonderful.


The next shawl will probably be Annis (from Knitty.com). And then I shall see. I'm not planning a shawl a month as that would be madness*  (*amazing). 
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  1. grandmastatus22 January 2012 at 22:54

    Beautiful! The gingko shawl is in my queue but I don't think I'm there yet. Lacy things are near impossible with my 18 month old running around.
    And what a nice christmas gift! There are some cute patterns in there.

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  2. Wendy Bayford23 January 2012 at 10:00

    oooh what a beautiful shawl love the lacy pattern...I am so glad to find out I'm not alone...I am obsessed with Dog the Bounty hunter too can't help myself!!

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  3. Victoria23 January 2012 at 15:05

    Beautiful shawl - great colour. x

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  4. Victoria24 January 2012 at 08:22

    And thank you for stopping by. x

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  5. KnittingPony24 January 2012 at 09:47

    Ha! Glad I'm not alone in my love for watching Dog the Bounty Hunter ;) Thanks for the lovely comments, lovely knitters x

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  6. owlmazingmakes25 January 2012 at 14:54

    Your shawl is lovely! I really like how it looks worn as a scarf, perfect amount of lace! I'm sure your damsen will be nice too, love the color you chose and that is just a super nice pattern :)

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  7. mikka26 January 2012 at 18:30

    Gorgeous shawl! I love big shawls in thicker yarn, they're so cozy.

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