Not exactly a great capture of the wrap but as a photograph I found this one interesting.
I cast on for this wrap in June. It didn’t see prime knitting time until after Christmas, though. I’d pick it up and knit a few rows here and there, between projects or when I needed mindless garter stitch. This was knit was a simple one for me — not only is it basically all garter stitch, but this is also the third time I’ve followed the Gardiner-Terhi path. (It’s not quite a pattern, it’s more of a variation of a variation of a pattern. Or something like that.) This time, though, I threw in (what felt like) a wrinkle of my own.
Instead of making this one envelopingly large, I made this one smaller. I quit the main section about 3/4ths of the way through, and I knit about 2/3rds of the called-for tail section before switching colors. I measured the contrasting color section in inches rather than in rows (to be nearly the same length as on the larger one) since I used a heavier yarn for that section this time.
Here it is laid out flat:
Today, I need to work on a crocheted hat, and if I get that done I’ll probably give my first entrelac project a bit more time.
Check out the Fiber Arts Friday roundup at Wisdom Begins in Wonder to see what other people are crafting this week. Also: See a roundup of other people’s finished objects for the week at Tami’s Amis.
Pretty. I’m thinking my next project should be a shawl, I still haven’t managed to finish one yet.
I kind of love knitting shawls! Especially shawlettes.
Pretty… and I do like the artistic photo!
Happy FAF!
I love it – it’s so cold here and that looks so warm!
It’s definitely cozy and warm, yep!
Whenever I see a finished wrap/shawl laid out like that I just never know what I would do with it, but you wear it so beautifully!!!
Ha, thanks! I actually do wear them.
I love the colours you chose for this, they’re so warm-looking. It looks lovely on you, too, I really like the drape.
Oh, thanks! The drape *is* great, I think; it’s not overly warm because even though it’s garter stitch, it’s worked at a pretty loose gauge, and it’s 100% cotton (from old super-soft sweaters).
Hi,
Thanks for posting on my blog. The batts I used in my dyeing were processed at Morning Sun Fiber Barn. They came rolled in paper and were about 6 foot long and 4 inches thick. I just pulled off strips and put them in a flat oblong pan to soak. I stretched them out so the water could circulate easily. I still find batts harder to dye than roving. I did not have a large pan to place the dye stock in so the batts were a bit crunched in the bowl hence the blotchy color. But I liked it. Hope that helps with your dyeing! I have other blogs on the topic if you want to check my site. Tamara
Beautiful shawl. I would have a hard time knitting a shawl in the summer. This time of the year is perfect. Well, a quick hat should be a nice change of pace. I am actually finishing a hat after my big cowl then I’m taking my sweater out of time out. If I work it right, I might actually finish it so I can wear it this winter.
Happy Fiber Arts Friday!
I always seem to have trouble with timing! :p
It’s coming along Beautify
It is sometimes hard to get the time to complete projects
Looks great!! I’m finishing up my WIPs from last year so I can cast on something new!! Entrleac, that’s something I’d like to tackle this year.
Oo, I love this! the colors will look great with almost anything.
That’s actually a huge reason why I chose them for this.
And thanks.
Pretty! It’s nice to see another variation.
I’m working on a similar shawl and it is wonderful mindless type knitting. I’m planning on having it done in time to wear it at work this summer when the a/c is cranked down and I’m freezing in my office. Nice interpretation. It looks great as a scarf. Happy Fiber Arts Friday!
Oooh, pretty! I actually found your site because I’m a book review blogger, but I knit as well. Are you on Ravelry?
Oh, fun! Yep, I’m WordLily on Ravelry.