Are any of you infatuated with the new mini-skein gradient sets that are popping up all over? I love them! What a clever marketing idea!
I recently went for a dip in the gradient pool. I saw the Beacon Shawl somewhere (I thought in Interweave Knits) so I quickly bought the kit from Pigeonroof Studios. But, the pattern wasn’t in my copy of Interweave Knits. It was in KnitScene…so off I went to find the magazine.
I loved the Sherbet (Sure Bet, get it???) colorway contrasted with the tonal charcoal. The angular look and Tequila Sunrise colors called my name.
The knitting of the large triangle seemed to take forever. I did add a couple of repeats in case my gauge was tight. Plus, I had a ton of yarn so I figured I should use more of it. Once the triangle was done, the colorful strips were fast. I changed mine to get rid of the little “jog” at the color changes.
Beacon Shawl from KnitScene
Here is my Beacon Shawl — still on the blocking table!
I love it! The colors are wonderful!!
Now I have to hunker down and get ready for Sally’s arrival and preparations for Knitting Camp. Woo Hoo!!!
PS — It’s dry!
The raspberry is darker than it appears in the photos. Love it!
ETA from Sally: I’m packing. One whole suitcase is devoted to nothing but yarn. I hope I have room for my clothes.!
I have no gradients yet, but I see some in my future. I loved this one when I saw it in the magazine! See you two soon, very soon!
Comment by Penny — July 5, 2015 @ 7:51 pm
Beautiful sophisticated shawl and awesome knitting! Have a great time at Knitting Camp! I go to my Knit Camp next Sunday until following Wednesday. Will be eager to hear all about yours!
Comment by Kathy W. — July 5, 2015 @ 11:06 pm
I’m with Penny. Would love to get my hands on some gradients. Doing the Iszara shawl and thinking of it in a color range. See you this week!
Comment by Susan Beard — July 6, 2015 @ 1:34 am
Oh, I love that —- and just happen to have located 3 Gradient Kits in my stash as I was sorting/organizing this weekend.
Very nice!!!!
Comment by Kath — July 6, 2015 @ 1:47 pm
My philosophy….yarn is more important than clothes when headed to a knitting convention!
Comment by Lois Conway — July 6, 2015 @ 10:39 pm
I have two packs of gradients from a local PDX dyer called Thoroughly Thwacked that I adore and am still not sure what to do with beyond knowing I want to use them in colorwork.
Comment by Rebecca — July 9, 2015 @ 1:52 am
Gorgeous. However did you eliminate that jog? Whatever you did, it looks perfect!
Comment by JudiP53 — July 9, 2015 @ 6:13 pm
Thank you for the inspiration! Gorgeous! I just bought the magazine in a download from Interweave for only $1.99!
Comment by newjerseylaura — July 13, 2015 @ 5:28 pm
I absolutely Love it!!! Is the pattern available for sale? Thanks, Marty
Comment by Marty Stankus — November 5, 2015 @ 10:48 pm