Things have been a little quite on the crafting front. Actually, I should clarify that – things have been a little quite on the sewing front.
My machine and I have a love/hate relationship, I’m either flat out on it or can’t stand the sight of it. At the moment I can’t even look at it but I have been going flat out on the hook and sticks. They are both so portable and I always go for patterns that can be easily remembered and this is another one of those.
Half Granny Shawl made for a friend up north.
It doesn’t get that cold in Queensland (well, not compared to Melbourne) so this scarf is the perfect weight to give a bit of extra warmth without being too heavy. This worked up so quickly and is another easy pattern that a beginner crocheter could master.
The pattern calls for lace yarn but I used Madelinetosh tosh merino light (which is fingering weight) with a larger hook, the result is a light and drapey scarf/shawl. I can’t say enough good things about Madelinetosh yarn, the softness, the colours….just lovely.
Project details on ravelry.
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You know I love a granny – this is lovely.
Once again, gorgeous work Kate! :)
I am totally the same with my sewing machine… And often I putthings off till I can’t put them off any longer.
Thank you! Glad to know I am not the only one x
ooh that is gorgeous and such a stunning colour too :)
no way! oh oh oh! it’s so gorgeous Kate x love it love it love it! thank you x
Yes way x
I’m the same – some days I want to throw my machine out the window! Love the colour and the drape of this lovely shawl!
It’s beautiful!
Beautiful, and light, lucky friend.
simply beautiful, Kate.
Oh, beginner crocheter you say? Thats me! Will head over to Ravelry and give it a go. Because it is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! I love your choice in colour and yarn. Just gorgeous.
You will love it Michelle and to get a drapey look use a hook one or two sizes bigger than recommended.
I love it, so pretty. I am looking for a nice yarn to make a beanie out of, do you think Madelinetosh would be good one?
Madelinetosh is good for everything!
For a beanie I would use the worsted weigh. Madelinetosh Vintage.
I love the lacy look of this shawl. Who knew granny could be so classy!
Beautiful work.
so beautiful, I’ll have to give this a try!