When the book – Rowan 40 Years - 40 iconic hand-knit designs – was published in 2018 – I bought it and thought that I would like to knit something from it. I thought it was interesting that if I had been asked to choose 40 patterns – I would have chosen 40 different ones! This isn’t a criticism – it means that there are just so many good designs to choose from.
I have always wanted to knit a
traditional kind of hap shawl. This
design by Sharon Miller is a nod to tradition.
I have chosen almost completely different colours. The design is made from Felted Tweed and the
main colour is Watery – but I used that for my last shawl – so I wanted to use
something different. I have chosen
Avocado. The only colour that is the same is Peony.
Originally I had thought about choosing pink as the main colour but I couldn’t decide which one to choose. This design includes 4 different shades of pink. I would like it to go with a pink jacket that I own – but it probably won’t. I think having a lime green as the main colour is likely to go much better.
When I started knitting the pattern – I struggled to understand it. I would have liked a diagram. I am still not completely sure what I am doing. I have knitted the 2 side edges and am now working on the third one which I am supposed to keep on the needles instead of cast off. The plan is to knit a fourth edge and then work on the central section. I am hoping it will turn out OK!
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