I’ve told myself I should join Camp Loopy.
Well this year I did.
There’s a challenge each month. First month is to knit up at least 400 yards into a project.
I picked my yarn – Malabrigo Mechita in English Rose. I love the color variations! And since it pretty much matches my blog you know how I feel about the color.
Next up is the pattern choice. The color variations say garter stitch to me. I’ve narrowed it down to 4 shawls:
- Pennae by Hilary Smith Calis – 2 colors, stripes and lace should keep me interested.
- Antarktis by Janina Kallio – simple but effective and the use of the mesh stitch allows it to get bigger than most 400 yard shawls.
- Meridian by JumperCablesKnitting – simple with the addition of a second color divided by a row of eyelets. I’ll be able to use up the whole skein and then add as much of the second color as I want for added length.
- Mrs. Blandings by Casapinka – Stripes and simple lace between the panels blend 2 colors beautifully
Which one do you like best? Any others that you’d recommend? Of course I cycle between the 4 (and have bouts of “omg I *have* to add this one too”) but I’ve been keeping to these 4 for a few days now.
I’ll catch you on the purl side…
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I vote Anarktis but I bet they would all rock with that gorgeous yarn.
thanks! i got really lucky with this yarn – mail order is always tough but this one is exactly what i’d pick.
I bought the Mrs. Blandings kit and am going to do that for July
cool. what colors did you get?
what beautiful yarn! I haven’t used that malabrigo base yet and I am intrigued. Highly recommend the Antarktis pattern, btw. It knits up quickly and is pretty intuitive!
if i don’t make Antarktis now i’ll definitely make it another time. looks very knittable *and* wearable.
I never actually knit shawls, just look at them, but this one is in my favourites and looks similar to your picks: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nurmilintu
i considered that one as well – i like the balance of garter with lace. it’s in my faves too
Gorgeous color! My favorite shawl is Meridian!
Me too! The simplicity will make it super-wearable.
I vote for Anarktis, too. I like the look of the mesh sections.
Glad to see you back. I wondered if you had stopped blogging and I’m glad you didn’t!
I like Anarktis too, but I’m not sure it’s the right fit for this yarn. I think the color variations would get lost with the mesh.
And no way you’re losing me that easily 😉 Life got a little busy but I’m back!
I think I would go with Mrs. Blandings. Although it looks like it might need a second color.