In general, my projects of late have been pretty small scale. I have not made a sweater since my Lacy Cardigan last summer. I used to be all about the sweater, and now I can’t get past mini-projects. Surly has been cranking out FOs like hotcakes, so I feel the need to play catch up!
Here is the latest of my mini-projects: the Damson Shawlette by Ysolda Teague. It is made with one skein of sock yarn (Malabrigo Sock is called for in the pattern). Surly generously shared the remains of the yarn she used for her Swallowtail. It is beautiful yarn — a rich mix of all the best of the fall colors. BUT, the skein starts off with slightly less yardage than Malabrigo Sock, and Sally had to dip into the skein she sent me, so I worried a bit about yardage. I shortened my Damson 6 rows and then did a crocheted chain bind off instead of the multi-row bind off shown in the pattern in hopes of having enough yarn. I also added openwork as discovered in this Ravelry project by Linda Butkus. I don’t know if this variation requires more or less yarn, but I DO know that I ended up with only one gram of yarn when I was done. One. Uno.
I like it. It’s pretty. I’m not sure when I’ll wear it, but it is a beautiful way to use up one skein of gorgeous sock yarn without having to knit socks 😉 !
PS: Barb asked, “Looked on Ravelry but no sign of how Linda did the insert, just lovely pics–did you contact her for instructions or figure it out yourself?”
I figured it out myself by looking at Linda’s version and then revising the chart.
Absolutely yummy–in fact I prefer the lacy insert compared to the original pattern. Looked on Ravelry but no sign of how Linda did the insert, just lovely pics–did you contact her for instructions or figure it out yourself? (not sure I’m up for the challenge of figuring it out but hey, it’s the Olympics and when better to challenge your self?!)Loving the yarn too! Spectacular colourway especially for this time of year–m-m-m-m-m!!
Cheers, Barbie O.
Comment by Barbie O. in Montreal — February 19, 2010 @ 5:59 pm
Bunch it up and wrap it around your neck, tucking the ends in, and wear it as a neck scarf with your good coat. I know it seems like sacrilege to take such a perfect little shawl shape and bunch it up like that, but it will look great – I promise!
Comment by Judi P in Cleveland — February 19, 2010 @ 6:01 pm
Wow! That was cutting it close! But oh my, what an absolutely beautiful “life” for a ball of sock yarn!
Just gorgeous!
Comment by Angela — February 19, 2010 @ 6:13 pm
Throw it on with a jean jacket and go out for coffee! I wear mine all the time. Now everyone expects me to be wearing one of my many shawls.
Comment by Maria — February 19, 2010 @ 6:32 pm
It’s so pretty! I love it.
Comment by surly — February 19, 2010 @ 6:33 pm
Stunning!
Comment by kmkat — February 19, 2010 @ 7:02 pm
I like it with the lace, very pretty.
Comment by Cathy in Eau Claire — February 20, 2010 @ 10:48 am
I am really getting into these little shawls, used exactly as Judi P suggests. This one is a sure winner for that.
Comment by twinsetellen — February 20, 2010 @ 2:30 pm
I may have to try this one, too. Wearing them as scarves is what I do. I’m not a triangular shawl kinda gal. (Having said that, you know I will be eating my words in 6 months or so.)
Comment by 2muchfun — February 23, 2010 @ 8:40 am
Susan- So you’re saying, we have to actually WEAR the things we make?
It’s lovely.
Comment by Lorraine — February 23, 2010 @ 10:13 am
Please tell us how you revised the pattern. Yours is gorgeous.
Comment by vivien shelanski — February 23, 2010 @ 8:43 pm
I love the crochet edging with that lace on the shawl.
Comment by Lorraine — February 25, 2010 @ 10:13 am
Lovely! That red is perfect!
Comment by Kym — February 25, 2010 @ 3:56 pm