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Racing to finish up some WIPS before the New Year starts, I had this combo virus/granny shawl about halfway done and decided I just wanted it out of my room!
I had purchased one of those big old yarn cakes online some time ago…not a fan of these thin yarns, but they do make lovely scarves in my warmer location, even if it is just for a few months…
Just wanted to remind everyone that @MistressJennie still runs the Crochet Shawl-along…it is a real motivator to get big projects done and there are loads of patterns! Hope it carries on in 2021!
The colours are so delicious, I am in love with this shawl! Do you remember what the yarn was called? My daughter calls these “gloomy” colours, she loves them too. Just beautiful.
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It is Scheepjes Whirl–the color is called Blackberry Mint Chip. I got it from the Wool Warehouse…they have very reasonable shipping from the UK and are lovely to work with!
Oh, it’s a cotton blend! How was it to work with? I have only ever tried cotton for dish cloths which I’ve found a bit hard on the hands.
The colours in that line are astonishing, so hard to choose a fave! I googled finished products, things made with Jumpin’ Jaffa Pop and Salted Caramel Matcha are incredible. I think that mossy green in your shawl is my fave though.
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I am not a fan of these string like yarns…they seem to be better for crochet than knit because they tend to split. I love the colors but I probably won’t buy this yarn again…it is soft but like a lot of cottons, if you relax too much, it changes tension quickly…I would love an alternative.
I have a tendancy to use a smaller hook and crochet tightly, a habit built from making ami. It’s hard on my hands and splitty yarn is uncooperative. Still, that is so lovely and I found a Canadian supplier that has that colourway in stock. I’m super tempted. I’ve been wanting something to keep warm around the shoulders while reading in bed. It doesn’t hurt to look gorgeous at the same time, right? haha.
What size hook did you use, the one called for or…?
The Crochet Shawl-Along does indeed continue! We took a little time off of challenges, as no one was posting anything to win the draw, but I was hoping to start the New Year with a new challenge theme.
