#simple shawl

[ub-sessed]

I don't wear shawls but this seems like a cool pattern.

[mor-and-more]

Me, way too often: Oh what a pretty thing, wonder where they got a pattern

Link/tags: etsy.com

Me: :'(

(Etsy dislikes me SO deeply, I once had to triple check with the seller if they got the money, and the two times out of three they didn't, and after that instance I never ordered from there (all 3 were taken out of my balance, too!!! at least the unsuccessful 2 returned after a bit of waiting. still Not A Good Experience). Also my 3 purchases have been. An embroidered face mask, a skein of yarn, a skein of yarn+circular sock needles. I have no experience buying patterns off Etsy, and I just know it will get lost... Ravelry is definitely more convenient to me in this regard, with the library with patterns specifically

I guess I'll try and see if I can find something similar on Rav...)

[moe-broey]

MOE. SUMMER ALT‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

BIGGEST thing about Moe history is that for Literally Actual Years. I have been trying SO hard to get a beach outfit for it Right. I always had some aspects of it in mind (the white cover-up -- initially sheer, but I like the idea that it's a light shawl kinda like Lyon's, here). But a lot of my designs felt too feminine. Moe is about Balance. Moe is about Mishmash. Moe is about The Silly Factor. It's also unexpectedly practical and loves questionable fashion choices.

All this in mind! I think its Look really came together when I decided to give it some sporty touches. I esp love the wet shoes... and the visor works so well on it?? The little fish skeleton is a handmade accessory (not actual bones.), like its "tail" in its everyday outfit. I imagine it's jointed/maybe chain linked, so it has some movement to it! The skeleton adds a bit of edge it always has, and ALMOST. Gives a manta ray silhouette paired with the shawl (most noticeable in the topmost art! Didn't set out to do that, but when I noticed this I ran w it LMFAOO)

And. Some doodles

[milkweedman]

...for once finished a yarn and have an idea with what I want to do with it the same day. Initially, before plying, I was thinking it would be a bag at best, but given the colors and how much it puffed up (from a very light sport to worsted) and the colors and how much softer it got... I wanna make it into a shawl.

Have never made a shawl... was poking around ravelry and it looks like with the yardage I've got I could probably make a small one. Would love to do some sort of feather motif... might challenge myself to try it for once

[tacit-semantics]

Fiber arts I love you

[insertcrochetpunhere]

I've been completely out of the crafting game for a while. I burned myself out, taking on too many projects all at once. But the other day I decided to jump back into my crafting and WOW! I fucking love knitting and crocheting!!! So here's to new beginnings with old hobbies!

[stormyrainyday]

37 Insight II Skin

God she's so pretty I adore her design

[mischief-tea]

[monomori3]

wowowowow lizord :>

[journeyman-tier-fibercraft]

Took exactly 1 month and 1 week (including the week I took off) to finish this bad boy. I don't have the energy/ability to block this man despite how desperately he needs it (and i'm putting off weaving in the ends) but I think he's beautiful regardless.

Pattern/Yarn info and other thoughts below

Shawl Smorgasbord by Stephen West, knit in Cloudborn Fibers Highland Fingering in Shaela Heather (107), Taupe Heather (02), and Stone Heather (03). Cloudborne Fibers Alpaca & Highland Natural in Graphite Heather (109) and Espresso Heather (110).

Very happy with how the border turned out despite my winging it. I'm still not a super big on the chevrons and how they distort the shape BUT if they start behaving once they're blocked out I'll probably love them too.

He's very large and warm, unblocked his wingspan is about 70 inches and his depth is about 30 inches. Which is smaller than I would expect based on the blocked measurements but the yarn I used is a very light fingering (494 yards to 100 grams compared to the recommended yarn's 400 yards per 100 grams).

I've never knit such a large project in fingering, this yarn was incredible for it (despite being loose 2 ply I barely had any issues with splitting and found this yarn incredibly easy to knit with even without looking at it which is unusual for fingering for me). Very annoyed that it's discontinued but now I know what to look for in animal fibers. Handwashing my wools might be annoying but I like this 2-ply significantly better than typical sock yarns.

For the pattern specifically I'll certainly knit it again. Six dollars felt extreme for a pattern after however long (100 hours maybe?) it seems perfectly fine. I've already picked out another Stephen West pattern to use more of this yarn with that I'll probably start soonish. His pattern writing style isn't my preference (lace patterns have ruined me and now I'm a chart truther), but the pattern itself was clear and well explained. Aesthetically the only main problem is still the border. I'm also not a large fan of the criss-cross stitch but I haven't thought of a good solution. Other than those two I really enjoy the texture of this pattern. I'd be interested in seeing it knit in all one solid colour but I'm not sure I'd be willing to do that lmao. The last couple sections + border also severely dragged to knit. However I'm not sure if I'm just having adhd "i can't physically finish anything" or if it's because I'm currently ill or if it's just so fucking hot in this room that knitting with wool was killing me. Or maybe the rows were just over 650 stitches. The next shawl with this yarn is allegedly slightly smaller. But still smaller.

Overall this shawl was a very enjoyable knit. I wish the yarn wasn't discontinued but I also got it extremely cheap because it is discontinued so now I know my preferences better. The pattern itself was worth the price. However this shawl absolutely needs blocking (and probably pretty aggressive blocking at that) so it probably wouldn't be nearly as successful in a non animal fiber. Acrylic Might work with steam blocking but I'd expect it to have a difficult time laying flat/not distorting.

[lphaneuf]

Progress photos of current test knits. Doesn't look like a lot if change but there's been plenty of knitting this week. This is mitten #2; and the shawl is half done... about 32", unblocked. Enjoying both projects.

[pink-car]

i just bought so much yarn oh dear

[vashti-lives]

I should finish the hat I’m working on first but look at how this is knitting up? I might add some purple stripes too but I haven’t decided.

[soleils-stitches]

So my current lace project (the Lost in the Forest shawl) is actually really easy? Like I think on some level I forgot how easy most lace shawls can be becase of the time I’ve spent on stupidly complicated and hard to memorise patterns like the Rose Maiden or the Golden Autumn Shawl

Anyway here’s to easy row repeats and easy to read lace which allows you to predict what’s coming next!

[lenashobbyhandmade]

One of the most beautiful, yet amazingly simple stitches!!! One of our favorite shawls in Crochellero team is made with this one! 🥰 For more information, please visit our website 🙂

[kendallroyvevo]

I'm in awe when it comes to my mutuals and their knitting or crotcheting skills, you guys are just so skilled and creative 🥹