A long time ago, I joined RedHeart.com’s Marly Bird Garter Stitch Shawl Knit Along.
I have finally finished!
This is my biggest knit project since I started knitting this past year.
Is it perfect, heck no, but I am tickled pink by it!
My color inspiration was this crochet Nordic Shawl:
I took it to work last week and a friend (a knitting guru) fixed my dropped stitches for me. This weekend, Sunday was a pure “stay in your pjs” rain day, so I was able to get many additional rows completed.
I did change it up a bit from the original pattern. I learned that I’m not much of a fan of purling, so Section II/Mini Section III I changed to all garter stitch in a solid color (wheat). I’m sure as I knit more, I’ll get used to purling.
Once I started Section III, honestly, I was ready for this project to be over. So, I chose to do just a few rows of garter stitch again.
There were a heck of a lot of ends to weave in (not my favorite thing to do).
I am glad that I took the time to do the I-Cord bind off though. It was a great learning experience. Marly’s video tutorial found here.
It really does give it a nice finished look, and it is super stretchy.
Even though I ended at a shorter length, it is perfect for me. I plan to wear this during the winter as a scarf, it wraps nicely without being too bulky!
Find me on Ravelry: MrsMcD918
Pattern: Marly Bird Garter Stitch Shawl
Yarn: RedHeart Soft in Coral, Wheat and Turquoise
Needles: Deborah Norville Circular US 9
Linked to: Moogly HOHD, USS Crafty, The Crafting Nook, Life and Lydia, Sew Can Do, Flamingo Toes, VMG 206, The Stitchin Mommy, Live Randomly Simple
It came out beautiful! I love your color combos
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The colours are so vivid and eye-catching, it’ll definitely brighten up any dreary winter day when you wear it 🙂
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Pretty! I don’t knit, but I might crochet one. Thanks for sharing at Dishing It & Digging It!
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My favorite crochet shawl (right now!) is Lizard-free pattern on Ravelry.
Thanks!
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I love it! I know that feeling of a project that never seems to end… I have been working on a rag rug for what seems like an eternity 😉 You did a beautiful job! Thanks so much for linking this up to our Bewitchin’ Projects Block Party! Hugs, Lisa
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Thank you!
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