I’ve been swatching and planning what to do with my merino/silk handspun, and I’ve decided to make a shawl. I’m starting simple, since I’ve never made a shawl let alone designed one! I’ve decided to make a square shawl that can be folded on the diagonal. I used a provisional cast-on for the center square so that I can pick up stitches in the round later and miter the corners.
Here are my swatches (blocked) and the center panel thus far (unblocked):
The yarn is as much fun to knit with as it was to spin and ply. Spinning laceweight inspires so many projects - I’m thinking I would like to spin pure silk and then use it to make bobbin lace.
There is a surprise later on the blog - I’m having a very special visitor later today…. details to come….