I’ve really started to like the half circle shawls, I think half circle is the new triangle! It’s great for summer shawls, something to cover your shoulders but still showing your new summer dress off. Summer is passing.
I enjoyed knitting this, it didn’t take long, and it was fun to do. I had never done a picot bind off before, never really liked the look, but now that I’ve done one I am starting to like it. The yarn was never tried before too, it was very smooth, and worked great with my cubics circular needles.
The pattern is from the spring + summer issue of this years Knitty, and you can find it here: http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEss12/PATTtea.php
the yarn is Silkbloom Fino, made by BC Garn. It is a very wonderful blend of 55%merino and 45%silk. the pictures are not kind to this color at all, the color is much more clear and vivid and richer and darker.
Posted by Victoria on August 15, 2012 at 14:22
Very nice. I’ve never knit a shawl. I can imagine this one being nice for summer evenings.
Posted by lengsel on August 15, 2012 at 14:27
thank you :) Its a great summer shawl, and not too difficult either.
Posted by ToniS on August 21, 2012 at 16:18
It’s lovely! I haven’t yet made a half-circle shawl, but it’s on my to-do list after another knitter pointed out, “why would I want an arrow pointing directly to my rear end?” Good point!
Posted by lengsel on August 21, 2012 at 19:05
haha, thats a good point! (okay, wearing my red triangle shawl will be weird now.. a red arrow pointing to my behind..)