FO: Handspun Forest Canopy
Pattern: Forest Canopy Shoulder Shawl
Yarn: Handspun (Fleece Artist BFL Sliver)
Needles: 3.25 mm
I cast on for this in March a day or two after spinning the yarn, then almost immediately got sidetracked and set it aside. It was buried in the WIP basket until this past weekend, when I hauled it out and figured I’d do another few repeats and call it done. Considering the amount of yarn I had left, I may have been able to squeeze out one more repeat, but even without, it blocked out to a perfectly serviceable scarf size.
The second skein of yarn turned out much more purple than the first; I think that would have bothered me had I been knitting the shawl from commercial yarn, but with my own handspun, surprisingly, I didn’t mind at all. I like how it turned out, and it’ll likely get a lot of wear in the fall and early spring, when it’s chilly enough to need something but not cold enough for a thick scarf.
And now, I have a freshly-blocked lace cowl that needs seaming. Haven’t decided yet if I want to write up the pattern yet–it’s simple, but I kinda like it.
lovely FCS…your handspun is gorgeous! please wrous.ite up your cowl, it will be just as gorge
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please write up your pattern…gorgeous FCS, love your handspun!
You spun up such beautiful yarn! The shawl turned out perfectly and I like the little bit of color variation. I think of it as a design element.
Gorgeous shawl and the hats are lovely. Where did you get the pattern from. I have a baby to knit for. (NOT mine, I hasten to add!)
Awesome! Your spinning is impressive - and it’s such a gorgeous shawl too! Wow…..the colorway is just awesome!
The FCS looks really good in your handspun. I am always in awe of people who make yarn!