I am still busy with my Color Affection Shawl and I am really enjoying the knitting process. I just love how the pattern is divided up into various sections and how the second section joins the first piece at an almost 45 degree angle. It’s exciting! The colours are a motivating aspect too, variegated yarns are wonderful this way, the colours continue to develop and grow and then suddenly change and morph into something else altogether…
I am knitting in these three colours, the variegated ball is a camel silk handspun and the other two are commercially spun kid mohair. Oh this shawl is so warm as I knit with it on my lap, I can’t wait to feel it draped over my shoulders on a chilly day…
You can see how the second colour section joins the first at the perfect angle.
I have finished the first of the slippers for the slipper pattern I am designing, it is a cozy fit:)
I am reading the A Knitter’s Home Companion, I adore this book! I take it with me everywhere, out in the car etc… It’s full of stories , recipes and patterns, a delightful publication. I think I saw it on your blog Tracey, thank you so much for letting me know about this wonderful book, you always have such beautiful book suggestions:)
Joining in today with Ginny.
You are most welcome Linda,I am glad you are enjoying the book, I do too.
When I first saw your photo of your shawl I thought it would make a great
shawl for spring with all those beautiful colors, and then I remembered it
is spring in your world so how perfect is that!?!
Your shawl looks amazing! (:
the book sounds good. maybe i will place that on my christmas list for DH. lol
and the shawl!!! stunning. i can not wait to see it completed.
What a beautiful shawl, the colours are just perfect! 🙂 Lovely work!
Your shawl is lovely and I like those slippers too. Would love to knit some of those for Christmas gifts. They look so comfortable and warm.
Love the gorgeous colors in the shawl! Beautiful!
I always enjoy seeing your WIP, Linda, I look forward to a pattern for your sweet n’ cozy slippers! Your color choices for both the slippers and your beautiful shawl are delightful. You keep me smiling from way across the seas. Keep up the great work, dear one.
Looking forward to the slipper pattern!
Will it be available before the Holidays, or is there another book coming?
Absolutely gorgeous shawl. Great job combining colors!
How have I missed that book? Ordering now! Love the footies, such a beautiful colorway.
What a shawl! (I can only take quick peeks at your blog, so beautiful, I miss it so much! I keep humming Pretoria, Jakarandastad, dis weer Oktobermaand…) And that book will have to end up on my shelve too, I guess.
That shawl you are knitting is just gorgeous! I love the different fibers you used! Can’t wait to see it all done! ENJOY!!
The book is on clearance at Knit Picks online!
I can’t believe I missed that book either. And wouldn’t you know, the tri-county library doesn’t have a copy either! I just ordered it from Amazon for 2.75 + shipping. Yay! They might wonder why there’s a run on this book all of a sudden. 😀