Dancing Shadows began life pretty much as an accident. I had purchased this beautiful Gloaming yarn but was having trouble finding the right project for it. I wrote this, over on Ravelry: Gloaming is an odd yarn. Definitely a laceweight, at 800m per 100g, yet it feels like a sock weight to knit with. The …
Tag archives: FO Friday
FO: Capsicum
I cast on my Herbivore as an antidote to the Herringbone Rib Socks. I needed something colourful to lift my spirits, and a project that would be swiftly completed. I also needed to use up some sock yarn stash. Pattern: Herbivore by Stephen West Yarn: Zitron Trekking Hand Art in Tundra Notes: A simple pattern, …
FO: Quincy
An unusual chunky weight hat in a Moebius design. Quickly made and ideal for last minute gifts.
FO: I always cry at weddings
When I completed the Frozen Leaves shawl, I mentioned to a friend that I was planning to give it away – perhaps to a bride. She told me another friend was looking for a shawl or stole to wear as mother of the bride and it would be lovely for her. I opined that white was not an option for anyone but the bride… but that I would love to knit something custom made for Mum.
Thus was born the Teardrop Stole aka I Always Cry at Weddings.
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FO: Link Scarf
Link is a lightweight lace scarf, knitted in a 2/28NM Cashmere/Silk/Merino blend from Colourmart. It is a quick knit and quite simple, but does have a couple of wrong side pattern instructions. The pattern is charted only.
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FO: Moss on my Shoulders
Woolgatherers will know that I have been honoured to be selected by Rosematy (Romi) Hill as one of her test knitters. The Merope Shawl, recently completed, was my first test knit for Romi – this little sock weight shoulder shawl is my second. I made mine in Posh Yarn’s Elinor yarn and I added some size 6/0 beads from my bead stash.
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