But let's return to the Wholehearted Shawl. In case you forgot, I knit this in Madelinetosh Merino Light (also known in my stash as Heaven). The color is glazed pecan and it could not be more perfectly named. I think Madelinetosh has got to be one of my favorite yarns -- it is so smooth and knits up into a soft squishy fabric. Yup, I think this was the perfect yarn for this beautiful shawl. Oh, and mine was knit with one skein!
I got to use my new Red Lace US5 circular needles which are a joy to knit with. I won't lie -- my hands got a bit tired on occasion, but I know that the tiredness had more to do with the fingering weight of the yarn. I'm a worsted weight knitter so I keep my US7 needles and larger a lot busier than the smaller ones in my needle stash. Now that I've knit this shawl, I think I can get used to knitting finer projects.
This has been such a fun knit-along so thanks to everyone who joined in. Hmmm, I think I may just have to find another pattern and start another KAL!
The shawl turned out just beautiful (but then again I've never seen a bad FO made from Madtosh yarn). I love the golden color so much. Wasn't the binding off fun? I sure enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteGosh that's pretty!
ReplyDeleteHmmm . . . I notice you didn't use the picot bind off. I used up my whole skein of handspun but didn't have enough left for the bind off. I was going to spin more, but now that I've seen how it looks without the picot, I might just go ahead and bind it off!
Oh my gosh, you're right! I completely forgot to mention that I decided not to do the picot bind off as much as I like how that looks. I think the shawl looks lovely both ways. I'd say skip the picot on your new one.
DeleteSo pretty! Perfect color for that shawl. Now I really want to make it. I keep seeing gorgeous shawls on blogs and start drooling....hmm. Maybe if you do another KAL I will join. This is gonna be on interesting summer.
ReplyDeleteI defintely plan to do another KAL and you must join in this time!
DeleteGorgeous shawl, and such a lovely colour! And I love how soft and squishy Madelinetosh is, I bet it's really warm.
ReplyDeleteYay, done! And it ended up soooooo pretty!!! ♥
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to your new KAL, can't wait to see what pattern you choose! And then I'll have to make up my mind and decide if I can join again... Oh, so many choices! ;)
That shawl turned out beautiful! I love love love that color. Mine is at the high 200 stitches mark so i will be casting off by the end of the week I hope.
ReplyDeleteAs for a suggestion for your next KAL, I suggest you check out Stephen West's Sun Satchell felted bag (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sun-satchel). I listened to the interview with him on the podcast Stash and Burn, and now I want to make one! Or maybe chose a tee shirt kind of top to knit for spring summer?
That is beautiful! How many yarns was there on the skein? I have a skein of lace-weight yarn that I might give a go at for a shawl!
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful Evelyn. You can't go wrong with any Tosh, it is all heaven!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! And good on you for finishing up some WIPs!
ReplyDeleteOh, that golden colour is beautiful! It's a colour I can't wear, so I'm doubly jealous. :) Wear it in good health!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great! I am currently using the Tosh Light Merino for the first time (in Chartreuse). I love the Red Lace needles, too :).
ReplyDeleteWow! All your WIPs off the needles! Way to go! Your new pecan shawlette is beautiful! ;-)
ReplyDeleteI can see why that colorway was named Heaven. Your shawl looks so rich, soft, and warm - heaven upon one's shoulders and neck besides having a beauty model it.
ReplyDeleteYipes. This is beautiful! Great job on the shawl/shawlette.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous shawl and gorgeous model. I hope this one is going to be for you...?
ReplyDeleteI decided to join in on this KAL!
ReplyDeleteYou got all your WIPs done? D'you want some of mine to be going along with?
ReplyDeleteYour shawl is beautiful, the colour is so rich....really, really lovely!
What a busy weekend you had. Love the shawl!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the color, drape, size, everything! Looks amazing on your daughter, too.
ReplyDeleteThat's so beautiful! I must admit to being more than a little Tosh-curious, if the textures are as beautiful as the colours then I am doomed.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry about the double-frogging though :( Hope it goes better for you now!