My first knitting project out of self-spun yarn (but not my first Ishbel). I wanted to go for a well-tested pattern, and something where I didn't have to fear running out of yarn. This is a slightly modified version of the small size, with some added rows both in the stockinette and lace sections. It's pretty obvious in the finished product that the yarn has some uniformity issues, but I think it just adds character. Out of the thousands of Ishbels knitted, this one is almost certainly unique! It's too scratchy to be used as a scarf, but I'm OK with its only purpose being looking pretty.
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ooh! absolutely wonderful, love Love LOVE! knitting with your own handspun is such a luxury :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yeah, it is quite special to be so familiar with the yarn you're knitting with :D.
DeleteThis Ishbel is gorgeous! There is nothing better that can be said than a pretty shawl having character. The two don't often go together. I love the combination of yarn, colour, pattern and that you can't quite see that the yarn is not uniform and that this is the very thing that enhances the shawl. The sum of all parts being greater! Love it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the kind words :)
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