I've been crocheting this shawl from the free 'Harmony Shawl' pattern on Ravelry for the past couple of months.
I call it my Mantaray shawl, because laid flat, it does
look a little like a Manta-ray (thanks Mum for pointing that out!) and
because it's mustard coloured!
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The crochet pattern is really quick and easy, I used Stylecraft Special DK yarn in 'Gold' and a 6mm crochet hook. I used about a ball and a half of wool to make this shawl. The pattern says to use worsted weight yarn and an 8mm hook, so my version is lighter and more lacy and drapey.
Ta-dah!
I'm linking my crochet shawl up with Aniko's 'Make, Thrift and Tell' challenge. This month's theme is pattern, and I used a pattern to make this shawl, so I think that counts! You should go and have a read of her lovely blog and join in too! I'm also linking up with Annemarie's Haakblog and Flaunt it Friday.
For my next projects I have a couple of things in mind, this awesome hat and these cute mini stockings to make a reusable advent calendar for next year. I also have my Mollie Makes Starburst Flower blanket to finish off, I would love to be able to use it in our new home sooner rather than later!
For my next projects I have a couple of things in mind, this awesome hat and these cute mini stockings to make a reusable advent calendar for next year. I also have my Mollie Makes Starburst Flower blanket to finish off, I would love to be able to use it in our new home sooner rather than later!
Are you making anything, or do you have any crafty ideas floating round in your head?
That looks lovely on you Sooz. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Wean :)
DeleteI love it!! I love the golden color as well! And I know all about WIP's... My life is a huge WIP!
ReplyDeleteBut the blanket will be gorgeous when it's done!
I hope you have a great Sunday!
Tammy x
Thank you Tammy, I love that colour too, I'm planning on painting some walls mustard when I move house! Hope you're having a lovely day too :)
Deleteooo gorgeous! love the colour.x
ReplyDeleteThanks Sian :D
DeleteAwesome manta ray/shawl! I love the colour :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! :)
Deletethanks for joining up to the Make, Thrift & Tell link-up again! i adore this shawl, and the beautiful way you can crochet. it does have a manta ray shape, very attractive! it looks really nice on, it must be nice and toasty too x
ReplyDeleteThank you Aniko, it's lovely and soft and warm.
DeleteOne day I WILL learn to crochet!
ReplyDeleteLove this hat pattern - will you please share a link to it? It looks right up my street :)
You should learn to crochet! It's so much fun.
DeleteMy link to the hat should be mended in my post now (It somehow got tangled up with the one for the stockings!) but you can find the pattern here anyway
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tritons-thinking-cap
Super, thank you!
DeleteHaha, yes, I can see the manta, but I doubt I would have without you pointing at it.
ReplyDeleteI really love the scarf, the pattern and the colour are both beautiful, you look very happy wearing it!
Now you really tempt me to start a crochet project, despite the fact that I wanted to sew a dress. Well, I guess I could try to do both ;-)
~ette
Thank you so much :)
DeleteI think you should definitely do both, you could make something crocheted to complement your new dress! :)