After much Ravelry research, I decided to knit Antarktis. I chose this pattern because not only would it be a quick knit, but it would surely be great for someone that may not like lace shawls. As this was going in my swap package, I wanted to make sure it would be something that would be used.
After several false starts...
It took me only a couple weeks of inconsistent knitting to complete it after that.
Finding time to wet block it was another story. But I managed:
While I have seen some shawls on Ravelry that blocked out rather large (they used the same yarn and amount as I did), mine turned out to be more of a small shawlette. It's still pretty, useable and I am happy to have another finished knit for the year.
Pattern: Antarktis by Janina Kallio
Yarn: Malabrigo Sock Yarn (Impressionist Sky); 1 skein
Needles: US Size 5
Started: May 30, 2015
Finished: July 6, 2015
Now I am in the process of analyzing all the projects I have currently on my needles. I definitely need to get more off, before I put more on!
Tell me, what is on your needles right now? Anything you really want to finish that's been hanging around a tad too long?
Beautiful Knit! I love that pattern and you did a great job, your swap partner is a lucky person.
ReplyDeleteAwe thank you! I picked it because even in it's simplicity it still has dimension. If that makes any sense. I do hope my swap partner enjoys it! Maybe one day I will knit it up for myself. However, my tendency is to knit shawls and give them away.
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