Autumn has been mild so far but is starting to bring some cooler breezes that seem to find their way up my sleeves and down my collar, so it's time to dig out the woollies. I'm enjoying wearing light-weight shawls and scarves, they're just right for keeping out those pesky drafts. This is my most recently finished one, knitted from Helen Stewart's lovely pattern 'Pebble Beach' in 'silex' Walk Collection Delicate Merino. The yarn is beautiful and you can see here how much the colours change in response to the light – in dull conditions the greys and cooler tones stand out but in full sunlight the warm mustard and ochres glow. Full project details on my Ravelry project page.
I've also finally blocked the shawl that I made much earlier in the year from Janina Kallio's 'Crescendo' pattern. Blocking is a bit of a chore but it's definitely worth the investment of time because the way that it transforms things is pure magic. I have a friend who is a master blocker and her beautifully finished projects always inspire me to reach for the blocking T pins.
Along with a shawl to keep my neck warm I wear wrist warmers or arm warmers most of the autumn and winter, even inside on the coldest days and I have quite a big collection now…
Still, I think there's probably room for a few more and I'm enjoying perusing my yarn stash to find the yarn that tells me it wants to become my next pair of wrist warmers!
Keep warm where you are (or cool if you're in the Southern Hemisphere and things are hotting up for you). See you soon x
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PS: I'm now on Instagram, or at least attempting to be, having a decidedly un-smart phone and an ancient tablet complicates uploads but I'm learning and hopefully will post fairly frequently once I find my feet!
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I always love to see all yarn things you show us.
The Shawl is so beautiful and the yarn so fine.
you have a great choice of wrist warmers, that makes me think that I need a pair like that as it is colder and colder everyday here (CANADA).
I will sure follow you on Instagram!
Have a beautiful rest of day.
Miss (DREAMLITTLEDOLL)
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What a scrummy collection! I love your warm yellowy colour choices for winter. I finished my Pebble Beach not long ago – loved the pattern. Yours looks glorious in that yarn. Did you use the pattern for the bigger, full shawl? 🙂 x
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Beautifully made shawls, and I’m very envious of your wrist warmers. I have yarn and a pattern, but that’s as far as I’ve got. You have inspired me though. CJ xx
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your two shawls are beautiful, love the texture of both. And what a fabulous mitten collection!! I need to knit more mittens this winter, I had a few that died recently (natural causes, got lost, etc.)
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Your shawls are beautiful Julie, such lovely shades of yarn and I love your collection of mitts! 🙂
Our weather today has become very grim, I think we’ve been a bit spoilt this autumn, definitely shawl and mitts time now!
I’m delighted to see you on IG, looking forward to lots of wonderful photos!
V x
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I am so obsessed with shawls right now. Working on the pebble beach shawl at the moment, i’m just over half way on row count. Had to frog my first attempt though as I didn’t like the yarn choice.
Wasn’t sure if you’d seen Festiwool is on this Saturday in Hitchin.
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Julie,
You have that magic ability to select just the right yarn for just the right pattern. I am always inspired by your work.
Beautiful!
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That shawl is truly an optical illusion…at least in the different lighting pictures. Gorgeous!! What is the yarn for the Crescendo shawl? I love the yellow tone…very mellow. Enjoy your days and stay cozy!
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The shawls are gorgeous! Love the wristwarmers….
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Beautiful shawls and oh my I do love all of your mittens/arm warmers ☺☺
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Sorry Julie…went to Ravelry & figured it out! I should read your posts a little more carefully 😆
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I love those shawls, so soft looking. And I thought I had a lot of wrist warmers! I’ll look out for you on Instagram as I’m fairly new there too… Just changed my name from Fan My Flame to Apricot and Fig!
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I LOVE THEM ALL THEY ARE SO NICE.
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oh those mitts. adorable x
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Gorgeous pebble beach shawl – I too like to wear scarves and cowls in winter, even indoors, it keeps me much more warmer! I too have just started on Instagram, I love it and it is so easy to use!
Caz xx
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The shawl is absolutely beautiful. I see what you mean about the shifting colors in the yarn. I love your wrist-warmer collection, it’s vast and varied!
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I love the photo of all your mittens and wristwarmers. Now that I can magic loop, I’m looking forward to having a collection like this. X
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Ps. Could your friend teach me to be a master blocker?
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I don’t normally publicly comment on my wonderful daughter’s work but Julie these are truly beautiful. Well done!!
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So excited you are on Instagram!
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I had forgotten about some of these wonderful things you had made. Especially love your thrummed mittens.
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