I finished Abyssal last week. The Ultra Alpaca Fine is really soft and I like the color a lot. But I'm not sure how to wear this shawl. I don't think it's quite long enough to wear like a scarf (with the center of the shawl on my chest and the ends wrapped around and hanging down in front). And when I try to wear it on my shoulders like this, the feather and fan motif curls up. It does fit will when I have it on both shoulders with the ends in front so I may wear it that way.
And here's a shot of Pettine after it was blocked. I really like this shawl, too - especially the edging.
Currently my LYS is having a KAL to knit Summer Flies. The shop samples are knit with alternating colorways of variegated yarn and they look really great! I want to knit it in some leftover sock yarn I have from the Chevron Scarf. But for the KAL I bought some Koigu KPPPM. (Photos coming later this week...)
Next I would like to knit a narrow shawl/scarf to wrap around my neck with the ends hanging in front. Any ideas?
I like them both. I always envy people who just throw a shawl around their shoulders and neck and it looks perfect and natural. I think I fuss with it too much.
Posted by: Carole | May 10, 2011 at 07:11 AM
They're both very pretty. The colors look fantastic on you. Wear them well!
Posted by: Jennifer | May 10, 2011 at 08:43 AM
i just finished saroyn (sic), super easy and fast.
Posted by: lydia | May 10, 2011 at 10:37 AM
LOVE them both. Pettine is beautiful. I hope to knit it someday. Honestly, I think Mary should teach a class showing us how to wear all the shawls we have made. I face the same frustruation. Olivia, my 13 year old, finally helped me with Colchi.
Posted by: Kathy | May 10, 2011 at 11:34 AM
I forgot to post my suggestion for your next knit. What about cedar leaf shawlette or arroyo (free), scroll lace, bacchus shawl, or forget-me-knot. Also, Annis. Let me know what you decide.
Posted by: Kathy | May 10, 2011 at 11:45 AM
They are both beautiful!!
Posted by: vanessa | May 11, 2011 at 07:15 AM
Both look so lovely! I agree with the cedar leaf shawlette. I knit it up in fingering weight merino and added beads on the leaves. It makes a delicate scarf in the lighter weight yarn.
Posted by: Robin | May 11, 2011 at 09:01 AM
Your shawls look great. I cannot wear one myself. They never stay in place and I end up uncomfortable in them.
Posted by: Mart | May 11, 2011 at 07:58 PM
Your Abyssal blocked out nicely. Hmm, I haven't thought about how to wear it yet:)
Your Pettine is pretty too, both the pattern and the colours.
And ooh ... Summerflies looks like an interesting pdesign too.
By the way, love your hairstyle!
Posted by: erin | May 12, 2011 at 10:23 AM
they both looks so nice!!!
wow!! now that is a lot of knitting
Posted by: joy williams | May 17, 2011 at 09:05 PM
Look how pretty! I just love when you knit a shawl!
Posted by: Lynne | May 20, 2011 at 03:40 PM