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holiday knitting…

November 1, 2011 by sorella

I have decided to put my Hedgerow socks down so that I can start to focus on my sorely neglected holiday knitting! This is the Shaleyn shawl, and it will be a Christmas gift for my sweet mother-in-law. It took three attempts, but she is officially on the needles! The yarn is Cascade’s Pima Cotton, and is a light, lovely DK weight with a beautiful sheen. No wooliness here.

The pattern called for size US9 needles, but the fabric was way too loose/open for my taste. I tried it again using 7′s, but still wasn’t satisfied. I broke out my trusty 5′s and it looks like we have a winner!

I love how the increases are made by M1L and M1R, all on the right side of the shawl…no yo increases along the top edge or the spine! When I think about all that I still have to knit, my brain starts to hurt. How about you? How is your holiday knitting coming along?

Posted in Knitting, Shawls, Yarn | Tagged holiday knitting, knitted shawls, Knitting, shaelyn | 6 Comments

6 Responses

on November 1, 2011 at 11:31 am | Reply Cheryl

This shawl is going to be gorgeous!

I usually make most of my gifts and last year went overboard. The thought of doing that this year and with so little time left is just too much. So, I’ve decided that a relaxed holiday will be my goal. I’m planning to give bottles of wine and other simple things. I’ll only make things if I feel inspired to and it will be fun and not stressful. At least…that’s my plan. It wouldn’t be a surprise if I decide to make some things last minute and go a little crazy.
on November 2, 2011 at 7:17 pm | Reply Maryse

There is no way I could knit for the holidays. I am way too slow! But I have to start knitting a gift for a pregnant friend soon! This shawl for your MIL will be beautiful! I love the sneak peak!
on November 2, 2011 at 7:56 pm | Reply susan

So happy to have you back with your writing and your lovely photos. I really missed watching your projects in process!
on November 3, 2011 at 9:19 am | Reply italiandishknits

How pretty!

I have been knitting Christmas stuff since March. I have two projects to go! Can’t wait to give everyone their goodies.
on November 22, 2011 at 10:31 am | Reply Rebecca

How lovely… I’m sure that she will be very pleased with such a lovely gift. It’s great that you have found a way to fit the knitting around the new work schedule.
- on November 26, 2011 at 10:39 am | Reply sorella
  
  Thanks, Rebecca! I think this will end up being a birthday gift for Mom. I can’t wait to see you next month!