Category: Finished Objects

FO: Faded Roses Shawl

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Faded Roses Shawl
Faded Roses Shawl

It took almost two years(!), but I finally got around to blocking this lovely shawl by Kelene Kinnersly. The pattern is called the Faded Roses Shawl.

I used Pisgah Peaches & Creme for the yarn in the colorway Paprika. It's a 100% cotton yarn. After blocking, I noticed the yarn was sort of pilling, and I don't like the drape. The fabric is really stiff.

I plan on remaking this pattern with a DK cotton yarn that's suitable for garments, but with the same size needles as for the worsted yarn. Hopefully that will improve the drape. I need to start using higher quality yarns for these kinds of projects.

More information on this shawl is available on Ravelry.

Throwback: Spooky Spider Cowl Featured on Ravelry

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Throwback to that time last year when my Spooky Spider Cowl was featured on the front page of Ravelry! Being featured was a sorta pie in the sky goal of mine, but I definitely didn't expect it, especially not so early into my knitting/crochet career. I was also surprised that this particular project of mine was selected.

Spooky Spider Cowl on the Ravelry front page
Spooky Spider Cowl on the Ravelry front page

The cowl is knitted in worsted-weight cotton yarn.

Original pattern is Spider Cowl by Kitterly.

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FO: Crochet Planned Pooling Neckwarmers

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  • Floral Ascot
    Planned Pooling Ascot
  • Planned Pooling Neckwarmer
    Planned Pooling Neckwarmer

I just had to jump on the planned pooling bandwagon! Here are two projects I designed using Red Heart Super Savers yarn in the colorway Antique.

If you are not familiar with planned pooling, it is a crochet technique using variegated yarn to produce a specific pattern, most commonly argyle.

You can find more info about these projects on my Ravelry page.