Awesome Shawls & Knitting With Beads
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Happy New Year!
We are starting our first ever official KAL January 1 - February 28th, 2012.
This months theme will be two fold, knitting with beads, AND shawls of any kind.
The knit-along project is the shawl you see to the left. Project #31 out of the holiday issue of Vogue Knitting magazine with Martha Stewart on the cover. It's titled Lace Wrap by Andrea Jurgrau.
You can knit this shawl with or with out beads and in the yarn and color of your choice. You do need to tell us that you are participating and show us a photo of your yarn/beads, check in from time to time, and submit a finish photos of your shawl.
If you do all of that, your name will go into a hat and a drawing will take place on Leap Day, February 29th, 2012 for the chance to win one of two prizes. We have a sweater kit donated to us from Skacel and/or a year subscription to Vogue Knitting.
You can check in with us via facebook, Ravelry or email through the website. I think this will be super fun! |
Kathie Malcher from Issaquah, Washington knit this beauty. The name of this shawl is Summer Flies by Donna Griffin. Kathie chose Madelinetosh Tosh Merino Light in Lapis. Kathie's LYS is Cultured Purls also in Issaquah, Washington. Thank you Kathie for sharing your work!
Marielle lives in Utah and is participating in our KAL that is currently going on. Our kal project is #31 Lace Wrap by Andrea Jurgrau from the holiday issue of Vogue Knitting magazine 2011. Marielle used Indiecita Baby Alpaca, and it's so cozy, and I love the beads!! Marielle's sister owns Three Wishes Fiber Arts in West Jordan, Utah. Thank you Marielle - love your work~
Here is Dawn in Washington sporting her Damson shawl by Ysolda Teague. Dawn used Hazel Knits Artisan Sock in colorway Pacific. Damson is a paid Ravelry downloadable pattern. Dawn, you look so pretty in your shawl and in this picture. To know more about Dawn and her knitting, check out her blog.
Hope in Arkansas knit this Intrigued with Beads Shawl by Kay Meadors using Jojoland Melody in 015 Teal Green. So pretty Hope -- you can get this pattern as a paid download on Ravelry. Thank you Hope for participating on our projects page Hope!
Lindey from Iowa knit the Stripe Study Shawl by Veera Valimaki (available for purchase on Ravelry). The yarn used in this project is Madelaine Tosh Merino Light. This shawl is exquisite really - the colors are stunning. Thank you Lindey for sharing your work, your shawl is gorgeous! Check out Lindey's blog, where you can see more shawls by Lindey!
Get a load of this from Dawn in New York! Yep, that's our KAL shawl, Queen of Hearts lace wrap from the holiday issue of the Vogue Knitting magazine, project #31, by Andrea Jurgrau. Dawn used Sarah Yarns 100% Pure Luxury 2 ply Mongolian Cashmere - YUMMY!! Colorway - Rich Blueberry.....and you ain't kidding. Thanks Dawn for getting yours done, so we know what we are suppose to do AND know it is doable. I just love that edge LOVELY~
First up is Carol from Washington state. Carol knit the Multnomah Shawl using Manos Silk Blend in Lapis. This is a very popular pattern and I can see why. The shawl pin closure is classy too. Thank you Carol for starting things off for us this month - Happy New Year!
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