I have a very small collection of knitting books in my library, and a couple of years ago, I asked for Nicky Epstein's Knitting on the Edge as a birthday gift because I wanted to teach myself how best to finish a project. We learn all sorts of clever ways to cast-on but sometimes I find myself binding off in rather uninspired ways.
Knitting on the Edge is a great reference book: it's chockfull of gorgeous photographs, inspiring ideas, and simple instructions (always a plus for me!). Reading it has got me thinking more about design elements of shawls -- I don't know why but I'm completely taken with shawls these days. Maybe it's because I've been working on some large projects of late, and the comfort of knitting an accessory is incredibly appealing. Whatever the reason, this book is making me excited in thinking about how simple garter-stitch shawls can have a beautiful embellishment on its edge.
I've cast on a lovely little shawl as I needed a small project for our trip to Boston. I don't typically knit with fingering weight so this is a new adventure for me, but I'm loving the delicate quality of Malabrigo Lace and the loftiness of the piece as I knit along.
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| Malabrigo Lace in Brillante |
The pattern requires some attention but overall it's a simple knit and in this color, both the pattern and the yarn come together beautifully. I can't wait to see it finished!
Citron is one of my favorite shawls! I've knit it twice in the larger version----and it's THE BEST!!! And I love your color choice!!! Enjoy the journey!
ReplyDeleteFinishing, oy! I'm almost done with my sweater and totally dreading easing in the sleeves. I would like someone to hold my hand for that. I've been tempted to knit Citron, it's such a great shawl.
ReplyDeleteOoooh I love Malabrigo lace! I'm taking some with me as my travel project when I go to Germany next month.
ReplyDeleteI love all of Nicky Epstein's books!
ReplyDeleteOkay so you are knitting a shawl and it is out of Malabrigo?
Insta-love!
Love the colors in that malabrigo lace. I'm drooling.
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted that book, I love just flipping through the pages looking at all the possibilities. Does this mean you will be releasing some new designs in the near future??
ReplyDeleteI love the colours in your shawl. you really are expanding your colour palette, aren't you!?
ReplyDeleteWow that yarn looks tasty. Like... it looks like something I have eaten before, but I can't pin exactly what. It reminds me of either a berry slushie or maybe some of that Zebra gum... I don't know, but it looks lovely ^_^
ReplyDeleteLooks like perfect travel knitting.
I love knitting shawls! In fact mostly what I do is knit shawls, lol. I love the colours in your yarn and citron is a gorgeosu pattern :)
ReplyDeletethat is a favorite book on my shelf too. lovely little shawl and beautiful wool. how pretty it is going to be!
ReplyDeleteWhat willpower you have to just have a small knitting book collection!
ReplyDeleteI don't have that book but I have many that I need to break in. What fun, variegated color that Malabrigo lace has. I know Citron is very popular. I'll have to knit that some day.