Tuesday 25 November 2014

Granny's Shawl


I've been knitting so many little things recently, I fancied a bit of big (for me!) knitting. My mum was saying that she would like a little shawl to put around her shoulders, or even over her knees in the cold weather, so this is what I have made. 

It is knitted from a free pattern available on Craftsy, called Lacey Zig Zag Shawl. I think perhaps I should have picked a brighter colour, but my mum is very much a green lady, so I am hoping she will like it. She doesn't get it until the weekend, but she is not a computer user so I can be safe that she won't see it here. 

The wool I used is Rowan Calmer, and I just kept knitting until I ran out. This was a fairly easy knit, with just two rows repeating. It is quite nice just to settle into a knit and not have to refer to the pattern. And after my big knit, I will probably return to something little and fiddly ...
 



16 comments:

  1. It's beautiful I think the colour great, lucky Mum I'm sure she'll be thrilled
    Clare x

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  2. Lucky mum! I love that shawl - I will be looking for that pattern. Always good to find a simple pattern that looks super effective.

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  3. It looks lovely and snug. I'm sure she will love it.

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  4. I really love the colour of this, such a beautiful gift!

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  5. Lovely pattern and looks gorgeously warm!

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  6. So pretty! She will love it.

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  7. Beautiful and it looks very soft.

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  8. Very nice and super comfy looking, lucky mom!

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  9. It is beautiful! And perfect for what she wished for - like a little blanket to wear! I like the colour very much too!

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  10. Very pretty, love the colour. I bet it's ever as warm as it looks!

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  11. It's really a lovely shawl you knitted. I love the pattern stitch. Thanks for sharing the link :)

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  12. That's a very pretty shawl, I think I might have to check out that pattern for myself too. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. Beautiful pattern - and color!

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  14. Very pretty pattern. Hard to believe it is only 2 rows. the colour is lovely. hugs Mrs A.

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