It was knit in Debbie Bliss Fine Donegal in the teal colourway and though in theory there should have been enough yarn to complete the shawl in one skein, I didn't swatch to check my tension and I ended up running short of yarn towards the end so I just missed off four rows from the border. I don't think it makes a difference to the finished garment. It has a lovely drape.
A closer look shows the pattern better, and also the tweedy bits in the yarn.
Christmas knitting has started early for me this year, I haven't gifted many hand made items over the last couple of years but I want to start again and so this shawl is the first of my Christmas knits, I just hope the recipient likes it.
I would love it, the colour the softness of the design and wool. A perfect gift, well done you for starting so early.
ReplyDeleteIt's a lovely pattern, easy to follow and I like the end result too.
DeleteIt's beautiful Jo. I'm sure the recipient will love it. I was thinking of knitting some gifts myself this year so at my speed I might have to get started very soon. X
ReplyDeleteI've started early with my Christmas knitting this year so that I'm not rushing at the last minute. I'm hoping that by starting now I've given myself enough time to make a little something for everyone.
DeleteThat is so beautiful, Jo! I do admire anyone who can make things which are good enough to wear! This is so pretty and it will be snug in autumn and winter. In this lovely shade, it could be worn over both light and dark colours. Very well done!
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It's a lovely colour, I don't think the photos have brought out the blue so well, but it's tweedy so there's little mixes of other colours in there too.
DeleteLooks lovely to me. Love the yarn and the different patterns.
ReplyDeleteIt was lovely to knit up and I think it will be nice and cosy when worn.
DeleteIt's a gorgeous colour.. I'm sure that the lucky person will love it when they unwrap it at Christmas. I'm impressed by your organisation! Jx
ReplyDeleteI've learnt my lesson where gifting handmade Christmas presents are concerned, I definitely need to start early if I'm to get everything finished in time.
DeleteIt looks amazing, Jo. I'm sure the recipient will be delighted with it!
ReplyDeleteI'm really pleased with it. I can definitely see me knitting this pattern again.
DeleteDoing a set of embroidered pillowcases, nearly finished. I've plans for two shawls for Christmas, so I'd better get cracking!
ReplyDeleteHow lovely. I think the majority of my Christmas gifts will be socks, everyone seems to like them and I enjoy knitting them so I think it makes sense.
DeleteI'm sure the recipient will be thrilled, beautiful shawl with a lovely pattern. I like it when I learn something new xx
ReplyDeleteThere's always something new to learn. I really enjoyed knitting this pattern, I can see another Antarktis Shawl in my future.
DeleteI love the pattern and the yarn you chose. Very lovely! Pat
ReplyDeleteI hadn't used this yarn before but it was lovely to knit with. I like the tweedy bits.
DeleteIt's gorgeous Jo. Such a pretty colour, so fine & looks cuddly soft. Hope the recipient appreciates. Take care.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed knitting it and I think the easy pattern knits in to something quite lovely.
DeleteMy, that shawl is gorgeous and I love the colour too. Tension is such a tricky thing - I find that even when I do a swatch, it's no guarantee that my project will come out at the same gauge.
ReplyDeleteI must admit that I rarely swatch unless it's for a large garment. I haven't been caught out very often so my tension must be rather average.
DeleteWhat a beautiful gift, I´m sure the recipient will be delighted. Lovely pattern and colour, great to start your Christmas gifts now with time to spare to enjoy making them xcx
ReplyDeleteI'm enjoying having a few projects on the go at once, so I should be able to get some Christmas gifts made alongside other knitting.
DeleteThat really is lovely! Lucky person on the receiving end. The different knitting styles in it are soooo pretty.xxx
ReplyDeleteIt's such a lovely pattern, it was a joy to knit.
DeleteThe shawl came out great Jo. Love the colour you used, some one is going to be very lucky to get it as a gift :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm really pleased with it. I shall definitely knit another at some point, this time for myself.
DeleteWhat a lovely colour. I'm sure the recipient will love it. Such a thoughtful handmade gift.
ReplyDeleteLisa x
I definitely want to make more gifts this year so I'm getting started early.
DeleteSanta is going to be the best when your recipient opens this beauty at Christmastime. It's fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping to have lots of other hand made things to gift this year, I'm starting early enough so that I've got plenty of time.
DeleteI'm sure the recipient will love it!
ReplyDeleteIt's such a great colour ...
Now I think that may be the first reference I've seen to Christmas 2017 on a blog ...
All the best Jan
I'm making sure I think about Christmas early this year, it would be great if I could get lots of woolly gifts prepared in good time.
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