Surprise Shawl

Nothing says “Why don’t you wind some yarn and cast on for that shawl you’ve been dreaming about for months,” like hearing about a surprise road trip first thing in the morning. So, I wound 2 skeins of yarns, printed the pattern, got presentable, and hit the road. 

The shawl in question is the Stripe Study Shawl which Ravelry tells me has been in my queue since February 19, 2011. It took me ages to finish other shawls I had on the needles and then pick the yarn. The blue is Plucky Knitter Primo Fingering (Tavern on the Blue) which waited patiently for me to decide on Madelinetosh Merino Light (Antler) as it’s partner. I love how the two look together and how much the cream is starting to pop against the ever widening blue stripes. 

For the next few months, this shawl is going to be selfish knitting, pure and simple, since the birthdays and holidays coming in full force. A few short rows here and some stripes there should take the edge off.   

Future Shawls

A few weeks ago at a Madelinetosh yarn tasting, all the yarn fumes went to my head and I ordered 3 luscious skeins of yarn. I have grand plans for these babies. The Merino Light (Antler) will be pair up with some Plucky Knitter Primo Fingering to become a Stripe Study Shawl. The 2 skeins of Tosh Sport (Grey Garden) might become a Secret of Change Shawl. Nevermind that both of these shawls involve garter stitch, “short rows”, and are by Veera Valimaki. I might be obsessed.

I’ll get started on that Stripe Study right after I finish my giant, 2 skeins of Malabrigo Sock, 49 teeth and counting Hitchhiker. I’ve only got 53g of yarn left. Shouldn’t be too much longer, I hope.