"Step It Up" Shawl

Fiber & Textile Completed Projects
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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)!

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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). :wink:

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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.

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Here’s my tiny ball of leftover yarn!

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One down…two to go! :grin:

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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.

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Very pretty! I really like that stair step edge and the colors of that yarn a lot!

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It turned out suuuuuuuuuper good! And that color is so you! I know, I know, it’s a gift…for now haha.

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Haha! So true…

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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!

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Beautiful colors!

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This is exactly what I was thinking! Amazing work, truly beautiful.

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Such a great colorway; it really makes the simple pattern. :green_heart:

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Lovely job! I like those colors, too!

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That is beautiful. I love the color of yarn you chose.

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I thought that ball of yarn was a button. Ha! The shawl turned out beautiful. I love the color and the pinking shear effect on the bottom edge.

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Absolutely lovely my friend! Well done conquering a new craft milestone.

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Thanks everyone! :blush: I started #2 last night! :crossed_fingers:

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Well done lovely work. Good guess work on when to stop i doubt if you could have got another row in.

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:tada: Congrats! This crafty goodness is one of this week’s featured projects! :tada:

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Thank you! :blush:

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I love this and the yarn so perfectly complements the pattern. So gorgeous!

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So stylish, great work!!