I love the seaside in early morning. The gentle lapping of waves, the soft, vibrant colors of sunrise, the squish of sand under my toes, and the intriguing shapes of shells washed up on the beach. This towel and wash cloth set was inspired by memories of quiet mornings by the sea. Knit in durable, soft cotton, the set will be equally suitable for the bath or kitchen.
Last week I shared some basic top down triangular shawl patterns that are quick-to-knit, easy to adapt to the yarn in your stash, and great for charity or gift knitting. Today, I will share two more.
For years I have been making comfort shawls. It is one of my favorite ways to tell people that I care. I have tried lots of patterns but I keep coming back to the basic triangle. It is quick and easy to knit, is easy to adjust to the yarn you have on hand, and works with those yarns that don’t play nicely with other patterns.
Summer is fast approaching here on Vulcan so my mind and fingers naturally gravitate toward lighter knits. Shawls are one of my favorite summer knits. With that in mind, I am hosting a summer shawl knit-along on my Ravelry group. There will be prizes, fun, and help with patterns. If you hurry, there is even a coupon code for a 20% discount on your pattern purchase. There will also be a completion prize for everyone who finishes their shawl before the end of the KAL. So, grab a sunhat, a soda, and your knitting, and join us as we knit the summer away.
My friend Daisy’s wedding inspired a search for floral lace motifs. This shawl is a byproduct of that search. It features a large, open daisy pattern at the top, giving you light but substantial coverage, and an ornate leaf edging that flutters when you walk. This versatile shawl can also be worn as a kerchief or scarf. It can easily go from casual to formal or anything in between. It is worked from a single large skein of sock yarn (~450 yd/411 m) so it is a great way to use that skein of luxury yarn that has been in your stash begging to be cast on.
