Seashell Shawl

 

Last week I finished this lovely shawl that was in my knitting bag for almost a whole year. Yikes! As I suspected the magic is in the blocking. I love the simple design of a ribbing that slowly widens as well as the shawl looking like a seashell. A clever design.


I just might knit this pattern again but I would go up a needle size or maybe two needle sizes. Knitting on size 3 needles made the shawl take forever! 

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Comments

  1. LeftycrafterMarch 22, 2023 at 8:50 AM

    Oh my. That really turned out lovely. Blocking was the key to this shawl.

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  2. VeraMarch 22, 2023 at 9:15 AM

    How pretty! It looks so delicate and it really does look like a shell (and the color yarn you chose looks like the inside of a shell to me). Wonderful finish Karen!

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  3. BonnyMarch 22, 2023 at 9:22 AM

    That is a lovely pattern, you knit it in a beautiful color, and blocking is magic!

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  4. ConnieMarch 22, 2023 at 9:36 AM

    Wow, it was hard to imagine what it would look like when it was scrunched up on the needles. It's just lovely! The color looks great on you!

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  5. My Creative LifeMarch 22, 2023 at 2:12 PM

    Your shawl looks great, really nice on you x

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  6. PollyMarch 22, 2023 at 4:24 PM

    Your shawl is gorgeous. It's nice to see you :-)

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  7. JaneMarch 22, 2023 at 8:07 PM

    Oh my goodness. That shawl is beautiful. It's a good color for you and like Vera mentioned, the color reminds me of the inside of a shell. You are ready for Spring.

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  8. CathieJMarch 23, 2023 at 12:06 AM

    That shawl is beautiful. Yes, the blocking makes the difference.

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  9. AsKatKnitsMarch 23, 2023 at 7:53 AM

    It is gorgeous, Karen! It looks perfect for chilly spring days! XO

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  10. Danielle's Heartfelt Home March 23, 2023 at 8:36 AM

    So pretty! And I love the color for Spring!

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  11. sustainablemumMarch 27, 2023 at 4:10 PM

    Oh wow Karen, it's gorgeous. I love the colour, wonderful knit.

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