I have slowly made another shawl from sock yarn left overs.
The edging is made with a single row of double crochet (sc) all around and then a row of: *miss two dc: 5ch, bead, 5ch, 3dc * repeat. There are 47 rows on the shawl and 58 beads. The beads help it to stay put when you wear it because it weighs the edge down.
The colour palette has quite a lot of blue which should go with the recipients coat perfectly.
The blocking gave it a perfect triangular shape.
You can find the pattern here if you fancy using up some yarn left overs. You can use any gauge yarn as long as it is the same throughout.
This photo, on a brighter day, might give you a better idea of the colour range.
This is a very special gift for a very special someone.
Thanks for dropping by. Jo xx
This is so beautiful! It looks so pretty with the different shades of blue and the beads give it such interesting textures.
ReplyDeleteIt's lovely. I think I may start one myself - got loads of sock yarn!!
ReplyDeleteLooks fabulous. I know it would have been a long project because of your shoulder but really does look good.
ReplyDeleteI started it in September so it has been a slow burner! Jo x
DeleteI found a package in my porch yesterday and it contained this gorgeous shawl. I am so pleased to be that special someone Jo. Thank you, thank you, thank you. You are such a lovely friend. I have been wearing the shawl all weekend, inside and outside. The shawl and my duffle coat are like a match made in heaven. Off to wipe a wee tear of my face. Lots of love. xxx
ReplyDeleteYou deserve it, anyone who has been without a kitchen and kept family life glued together deserves a special something. Also, only you would send a complete stranger a bag of beautiful sock yarn ends in the post so that the said stranger could complete their own shawl. We are no longer strangers, we are now friends. Love Jo x
DeleteSuch a gorgeous shawl, I love the beads and the colours look fab.
ReplyDeleteThat is a beautiful gift, I remember Christina making her stunning duffle coat so will make the perfect combination. I love the edging, I have never tried crochet with beading before they look amazing.
ReplyDeleteThat special someone is going to be so thrilled, you did a beautiful job Jo. I would be so proud to wear it.
ReplyDeleteWOW.This is sooooo Beautiful and love the beading.I just might have to make me one of those.xx
ReplyDeleteI love the colours, and I love the way beads elevate it from something quite nice into something really fabulous. xx
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the wonderful gift you made for Christia, Jo! I have never tried to incorporate beads in any sort of stitching, and I admire your work, and your loving friendship xx
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Hi Jo, your shawl is gorgeous! Wow, I love those colors. The beads look beautiful too. My mother-in-law is a weaver and she often incorporates beads into her work. I've always admired the look. Nice job and a lovely gift.
ReplyDeleteThis is just exquisite...what a beauty.
ReplyDeleteIt's another beauty, Jo. Those beads are perfect. I hanker after something like this but know that I couldn't pull off the wearing of it. Except at home, in the glamour of my nightie, where nobody would see me. Happy weekend. x
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