Alright, folks. I have a vital question that requires your input.
On our honeymoon, I bought this yarn.
I would like to knit it sometime soon, after knitting a promised shawl for a friend. It is very special yarn, of course, so it must be a very special shawl. Thus, I am willing to spend money on a pattern rather than sticking to freebies on the internet.
Last night, there were a few patterns that caught my eye. I have to say that right now I am leaning towards Jaali.
Or else Damask, by the same designer.
I really love how textural these shawls are while still looking lacy and light.
But this pattern from Knit Circus--Ripen--also stuck out to me.
I love the simplicity of this, and the pretty leaf edging.
The yarn is single ply, and I imagine that has an effect on how it will look when knit up into these patterns; on my very long list of books to check out from the library there are a few meant to educate me a little more on yarns and fibers and what works best for what and why. But that aside ... which of these patterns would you choose? :)
My vote is always for Damask. I LOVE Damask.
ReplyDeleteI'd go with the damask too... I like the border on it, and how the edges are a little more rounded.
ReplyDeleteDamask for sure. It would look so elegant and lacy in the off-white color. #3 is also very pretty, but I think it would look better in a color.
ReplyDeleteI love the first two more than the third. Good luck deciding!!
ReplyDeletei am going to go against the grain and say that i like the third one the best. i am definitely a fan of it's simplicity!
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