With two new pairs of socks already on the needles, I decided to have a look for a shawl pattern. I was rather taken with quite a few wraps which I came across and thought they'd make a nice change from a shawl. It was hard to decide between them but in the end I've decided to go with Beach Days by Tracie Millar. By the way, isn't my new project bag so cute? I bought it from AnnieOBTextiles on Etsy and it's a lovely size to hold this type of project.
I'd already decided that I'd like to knit a three colour design when I was originally looking for a shawl pattern and I'd chosen the yarns I was going to use from my stash. As it turns out, the Beach Days wrap sample shown in the pattern isn't a million miles from my own colour choice. I've gone with two semi solid colourways from Jellybeans Yarns, Midnight and Golden (a one of a kind), and a speckled yarn from Norah George Yarns in The Room of Requirement colourway. These are all 75% superwash merino 25% nylon.
I haven't got very far as yet, I've just used the blue and made a start on the wavy edging, but I'm loving the pattern already.
This is the last of the new cast ons I've had planned but never say never, there may be more very soon, there's always lots of patterns which catch my eye.
Looks lovely, just enough pattern to keep your knitting interesting.
ReplyDeleteI think the change in pattern and all the colour changes will spur me on with this project, I'm really enjoying it so far.
DeleteOoohhh such sumptuous yarns! I'm still monogamously plodding along with my crochet. I'm glad you've got your crafting mojo back. Best, Jane x
ReplyDeleteI'm really enjoying all my crafting again, it's funny how the mojo comes and goes.
DeleteHa ha, it's so tempting to cast on new projects, I've got loads in my queue.
ReplyDeleteLove that brown color! Just perfect, for the feeling, of easing into Autumn. :-)
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I think this will be a fabulous wrap for autumn.
DeleteOh, that is going to be so pretty!
ReplyDeleteIt's such a lovely pattern.
DeleteI love a good sock yarn shawl. Mason dixon just listed many patterns for shawls done in sock yarn :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a good way to use up those single skeins.
DeleteWhat a busy crochet bee you are! It looks a lovely pattern.
ReplyDeleteThis one is knitted, I'm not so good at following crochet patterns.
DeleteThat looks nice!
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I think it's a lovely pattern.
DeleteBeautiful colors! You have good taste. :)
ReplyDeleteI think the colours go so well together and they've very similar to the ones shown in the pattern.
DeleteNice new start. Lovely to see you enjoying a bit of knitting again.
ReplyDeleteLove and {hugs} x
My crafting mojo has definitely returned, I'm really enjoying picking up my needles again.
DeleteThis beautiful yarn makes my finger tingle to knit something. And I like your sweet project bag as well.
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I couldn't resist buying the project bag, those doggies are so cute.
DeleteI like your colour choice Jo, looking forward to seeing your progress. Cx
ReplyDeleteIt's a nice easy pattern but enough colour changes and pattern changes to keep it interesting.
DeleteThe colours look nice together, and your new project bag is cute.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
I think the colours are going to compliment each other really well, they seem to be working well together.
DeleteThat wrap looks so lovely! I've been casting on new projects here and there but there are a few "old" projects still on the needles that need seaming, ripping back, etc., but I think I'll leave that to the fall when things quiet down a bit.
ReplyDeleteIt's so easy to cast on new things when you've still got plenty on the needles. I've been quite strict with myself and have made myself finish things before starting anything new, though there's still a few things that I've got my eye on which I haven't yet cast on.
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