Pattern: Taygete by Romi from 7 Small Shawls to Knit; Year One: The Pleiades [My Ravelry Project Page]
Yarn and needles/hook: CC: Mean Girls Yarn Club v.2 in “Baby Melter” (dyed by Colourplay Fibers) approx. 75 g/300 yds used. MC: Art of Xen Capability in “English Rose”; approx. 72 g/305 yds used. Both yarns merino/cashmere/nylon blend, fingering/sock-weight. 3.5 mm KnitPro Harmony wood interchangeable needles. 4 mm crochet hook for cast off.
Size(s): Wingspan: 70 in/178 cm. Top edge to point: 19 in/48 cm
Notes/modifications:
- Worked crocheted picot cast off instead of knitted version
- The yarns are so soft … hmm …
- Erm … that’s it!
Love the shawl, it looks fantastic. Lovely photos.
Are you planning your next project?
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Thanks! Technically I already cast my next project on. Another stripy shawl!
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pretty pretty pretty
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Thank you! Romi is such a talented designer and I love how the contrast colour seems to make shadows on the garter stitch. I almost can’t wait until it’s cold enough to wear it all the time!
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I love it! You’re inspiring me to give it a try.
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It’s super pretty!
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Lovely modelling!!! The stripe sequence does play trick on the eyes and I love the pairing of the garter stitch and lace!!
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Very cute! I love the colors you chose for this one. Now bring on the cool weather please!!!!
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LOVE it! That one’s been on my to-knit list for a while – and your version came out beautifully!!
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holy crap that’s amayyyyyyyzing, i want one!
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Love the bat pose!
Lets you see the whole stripy effect really well.
Nice work Bat Girl.
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