I have a new project on my hook....
I'm making a shawl from The Crocheted Prayer Shawl Companion. The one I chose is called Sister's Shawl; it's a very pretty pattern with a soft texture.
I'm using Red Heart Soft yarn in Toast. I decided to use a larger hook than called for as I wanted the stitch pattern to be a bit more open and lacy than the picture showed. I like the warmth of the color I selected and since it's neutral, it will go with anything.
The pattern is working up really quickly and I don't think this will take longer than a few days to a week to complete. I'll probably do a different border than the one pictured in the book; I'm thinking some sort of shell...
If you like to make shawls, I highly recommend the book. There are a nice variety of patterns ranging from Easy to Intermediate, with the majority of the patterns falling into the Easy category.
I'm enjoying a quiet Sunday afternoon doing the things I like to do. I hope you are as well...
HDP
Lovely, looking forward to seeing the finished product..your picture warm and inviting, loving the warm yellow/buttercup wall colorings and the lovely wicker glass top..so pretty. A perfect backdrop to showcase your beauty. I have yet to make a shawl...something I should give a look at...I too enjoy when I have a w/e off to move the hook and make a special Sunday
ReplyDeletesupper...they are simple joys of which there are many..Enjoy you day...
That is a Very Nice pattern, and I'm sure it will be so beautiful when finished :)
ReplyDeleteIt's really looking good. I really like that color.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like its gonna be really nice! Love the color and pattern.
ReplyDeleteI love the look of this. I wish I could see it a little closer up. The recipient of this will be pleased, I'm sure. My MIL is knitting a prayer shawl, but I think she is having trouble. She hasn't knitted in quite a while. Maybe I'll have to hook up with her and start my own. They really are for a great cause.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing
Thanks for the nice comments. :-)
ReplyDeleteI'll try to get some better photos next time I update on the project. It was a gray day today.
Hope everyone has a nice evening. :-)
Beautiful work!!I love the color and the shawl!!
ReplyDeleteHi Heather, sounds like a perfectly lovely day to me. My Saturday was filled with cross-stitch and crochet. Although we have mild winter temps here, we are off to a warmer climate come Wednesday nite as we head for our second trip to Sri Lanka. Today is a bit wet after last nite's storm. Took a while to get to school because of traffic. Love your prayer shawl. This is something I would like to do and the pattern looks like it would be easy. Great color! I can see that you certainly have signs of spring in your backyard. Enjoy and best wishes, Tammy
ReplyDeleteHeather it is lovely! I adore the texture of this one. You are so talented!
ReplyDeleteI made tee shirt yarn today. It was fun to do and very very easy. I am not sure what to make...weaving or crochet? Anyway what else to do with a box of donated tees!?
Thank you dahliadd, Tammy and morningstar. Have a wonderful day...
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