Sea of Blues Shawl

 

I finished another project this weekend, I'm telling you - I am riding a knitting wave during these January days. This shawl was a fun knit and the kit was gifted to me by a knitting friend.

The wool was delightful to knit with and because it is DK weight, the project was a fast knit. I loved the squishy wool and the speed of the knitting.

The kit pattern mentioned that a few of the colors would be used up completely so of course I ran out of yarn in those two colors.  I just used other colors and solved my yarn shortage problem. I ran out of the gray and the indigo. I still think it looks pretty good and no one would know. 


What are you working on this week?

Comments

  1. JuliannJanuary 27, 2021 at 8:35 AM

    What a pretty shawl and how good that you were able to solve that yarn shortage. I am knitting a pink and green sweater, almost to the arm separating, and a pair of mittens. I was waiting on needles that finally arrived so I will get back to those.

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  2. JuliannJanuary 27, 2021 at 8:36 AM

    P.S. - did you change up your blog? I looks different. I am always thinking about changing mine.

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    1. karenJanuary 29, 2021 at 7:58 AM

      I changed the theme a few weeks ago to give it a fresh look

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  3. NickyJanuary 27, 2021 at 8:59 AM

    If you didn't say, I'd never know that the yarns you subbed were not a part of the kit. Your shawl is lovely.

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    1. karenJanuary 29, 2021 at 8:01 AM

      All the subbing was from the yarn kit just the yarns I had plenty of

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  4. LeftycrafterJanuary 27, 2021 at 9:32 AM

    That is so pretty. I would not have known you ran out of ant yarn. You did fantastic subbing the other colors.

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  5. MarthaJanuary 27, 2021 at 11:09 AM

    Your shawl is gorgeous, great job Karen! What's next? :)

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  6. mamasmercantileJanuary 27, 2021 at 11:23 AM

    I was so looking forward to seeing this shawl Karen and it didn't disappoint. It is beautiful, a great shwl.

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  7. JaneJanuary 27, 2021 at 8:13 PM

    The shawl is lovely. I'd never know you changed up the colors. I'm knitting on the purple sweater and some socks with the Habitation Throw for back-up.

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  8. kathy bJanuary 27, 2021 at 11:17 PM

    IT IS BEAUTIFUL. I THOUGHT IT WAS MEANT TO LOOK JUST THAT WAY. VERY NICE WORK.

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  9. Judy S.January 27, 2021 at 11:59 PM

    You are an amazingly fast knitter, and your projects are always beautiful! Love that shawl; it's a nice pattern.

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  10. affectioknitJanuary 28, 2021 at 10:28 AM

    Hi Karen,
    ...those colours are so tranquil and soothing...a very pretty shawl...
    ~Have a lovely day!

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  11. GraceJanuary 28, 2021 at 2:42 PM

    I love the blues in your shawl! I am currently knitting a cowl scarf to match a hat I knitted last year. It's nearly complete! : )

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  12. MaryJanuary 28, 2021 at 5:30 PM

    you did a fantastic job subbing in other yarns - the FO looks great! I'm working this week on socks for a friend who's having surgery tomorrow.

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  13. MeredithJanuary 30, 2021 at 2:06 PM

    The shawl is amazing! Well done by you. Stay safe.

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  14. StefanieFebruary 11, 2021 at 8:16 PM

    The blues are lovely in your shawl. Definitely spring and summer. And never mind on where'd you get your bujo supplies; I have perfectionist block and don't need to spend any more money on stuff until I get my act together.

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