I have a goal for this year to make three light-weight knitted shawls as Xmas gifts for my mom, grandma, and aunt. I just finished shawl number one (which also happens to be my first ever knitted shawl)!
I used the Step It Up shawl pattern because it seemed easy enough for a first timer and came with a video (bonus!). And it was super easy - just knit stitch and yarn overs. Maybe a little too easy. I need a little bit of a challenge for the next one (famous last words).
The yarn is Malabrigo Sock in Primavera. I just love the colors. I used size 3 circular needles.
It’s 55 inches long on the straight edge, which is still 10 inches shorter than the pattern called for, but I was running dangerously low on yarn, so I called it quits at 55. I think it’s sufficient.
I love it. The colors are beautiful and will coordinate well with so much so that’s a great choice for an accessory gift. And I like how it works up in the garter stitch, very clean and classy.
Lynx
(In a world where you can be anything, be kind.)
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It seems like just yesterday you had just started learning to knit, and here you are making beautiful shawls! I’m excited to see what your next one will be!