Monday, February 20, 2023

2022-2023 SCRAP YARN SHAWL-5 months in the making

February 20
Started a shawl mid September 2022 using  yarn that was too small for any project like a hat. I do this about every 5 years as I accumulate the "scraps"
This one ended up with 165 stitches and is a triangle. that equals 75 inches x 45 inches x 45 inches. I used double strands so it is heavy and warm. Not something for formal wear. But nothing I own is for formal wear. I go for comfort At all times.
Used #13 circular needles . cast on 5 stitches and repeat this pattern to the desired length
slip first stitch every row. Knit one, yarn over, knit to end. It is slow going and once the needle is loaded with stitches you want to stop!. But I waited until I basically ran out of scraps.
next sunny day I will take another photo so the colors can be appreciated.
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February 20 set it out on the railing to get salt air and washed by rain.
we got plenty of rain
February 21
decided to let it dry on a rack so it did not get stained by the railing

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