This cannot be good. I have always been an anti-shawl activist – does anyone ever wear them? I knit a lot of barely-practical things, but something that no one will ever wear? I just can’t do it….
But apparently I have made an exception. Ever since I ripped this yarn out of the Jaywalkers, I’ve been wanting to make it into something lace. I’ve never knit something other than a simple lace repeat, so I started looking around for a free pattern. I ended up with the Snowdrop Shawl from Yarn Harlot. The only thing I might change at this point is the needle size: I used the same size needles, but fingering weight yarn instead of laceweight. Does it really matter? I have no clue. But at this point I’m not very far along, so I’m willing to rip back if someone gives me a good reason. (Plus, I have several little mistakes already that I certainly wouldn’t mind fixing.)
Also, a question: what do you do with a shawl once it’s knit?
Wow, it looks great so far!! Keep it up.
My sister wears shawls alot. I’ve seen people wearing them over the shoulder of a colored turtle neck and jeans. Of course that was a few months ago. But good luck!! :0)
I doubt that it will matter about the needle size, but then, I’m famous for making things too small! Shawls can be great in the summertime with the air conditioning on. I prefer to call them wraps, however. Just seems hipper
I just finished my first shawl last night. I am wearing it this second in my freezing cold office. So they are useful!
You should use whatever needle gives you the most pleasing fabric.
Very nice. I think you should use the needle size that works best with the yarn you have. You want a drapey fabric, but you want your yos to be nicely sized – not huge. I keep a shawl in my office and wear it when I get cold. It’s perfect for taking the chill off. I also like to wear mine as a wrap over a dress at weddings and such.
I agree with Stephanie, the needle size depends on how airy you want the fabric to be – it seems that with lace, it’s supposed to be fairly open and otherwise non-dense. In that color, your shawl could look kicky tied around your waist.
Shawls can be worn a variety of ways! I say continue on, it looks great.
I usually wear them with skirts and dresses, especially ones that are more bare at the top. Perfect for summer when you’re going in/out of the a/c all the time.
You wear it! It would look divine on you. Cause you so classy!
I love the colorway you’re using. My sister made me a shawl last year for my birthday, & I wear it all the time! It’s great during the spring & fall… when we have those chilly mornings & warmer afternoons.
I felt the same about a shawl as you did. I had no need for one and then the idea of one kept growing on me so I ordered this skinny mohair yarn(just came in the mail yesterday) to make a shawl later on. I am rethinking the skinny mohair. I like your idea of a fingering weight yarn…Gosh, your shawl is looking good!
I felt the same about a shawl as you did. I had no need for one and then the idea of one kept growing on me so I ordered this skinny mohair yarn(just came in the mail yesterday) to make a shawl later on. I am rethinking the skinny mohair. I like your idea of a fingering weight yarn. It is so hard to find a super easy shawl pattern but I might do the one from a book I have. Gosh, your shawl is looking good!
I started a shawl a while back (that I haven’t yet finished) because I do think they’re coming back into style with sleeveless tops in the summer (you know like when you freeze once you get inside a building???). I can’t wait to see yours!
Oh, and join the club — I’ve been wanting to start like a million projects lately! What’s up with that???