The Thrill of the Yarn

Oh, what a Thursday Thrill we have today. Nobody can tell me that new stash is ever any less than thrilling but today’s parcel is just wondrous! The recent Colourmart Lovers contest[sic] over on Ravelry saw the Woolgatherer produce the best project in the Accessory category – my Annis shawl.  The prize for this extraordinary …

And we have a winner! (or two)

Results of the draw to win my Annis shawl.

FO: Amalia Shawl

I fell for this one – hook, line and sinker, just as soon as I ever laid eyes on it. It even seduced me to the point that I sent away for specially selected yarn, rather than dipping into the stash and making do. Amalia is a flamboyent piece and definitely needed a bold splash of colour.

Details and gallery.

WIP it Quick

Today’s Wednesday WIP is all but a Friday FO, in fact. This Amalia Shawl was cast on at the weekend and I finished it off at Spinning today, casting it off after the ladies went home. I knew as soon as I saw the pattern released on Ravelry that I wanted to make this shawl. …

FO: Mere

This is my first test knit for Designs by Romi. The shawl pattern is named Merope and is one of a forthcoming set of seven small shawls, all named after the Pleiades.

Merope is available now as a single purchase or as part of the yet-to-be-completed e-book series

Lots to show, much to tell

Show and tell post about new yarn and how it goes from cone to sweater.