I don't usually talk about my new projects until they are started, because I tend to be indecisive about what pattern to use. Sometimes a new pattern would catch my eye at the last moment and I'd change the plan right before casting on, or even after. On Sunday I posted a link of Wingspan on Facebook, asking if my knitting friends would like to join me for a knitalong. Eight people raised their hands, a few more than I anticipated. Couple hours later I started Wingspan Knitalong group on Ravelry and invited my friends to join. Four days later we have over 100 members in the group, including the pattern designer Maylin of Tri'Coterie Designs, who has been answering questions about the pattern.
Wingspan is a simple small shawl knitted all in garter stitch, with short row shaping. The pattern is a free download on Ravelry. People have knitted it in different weights of yarns, with huge variations for the design, even couple of crochet versions.
I'm going to use this Kauni for my Wingspan. The long color repeats would look very pretty in this design.
11 comments:
I think that is a lovely shawl and have seen it in person. Love the yarn you picked for yours.
Lovely Wingspan pics - I hadn't seen the pattern yet, but I'm definitely going to check out the Ravelry group.
Lovely colors and patterns! I wish I had patience to knit works of art like you. Smashing job.
Those are beautiful! I'll be eager to see what yours looks like when you finish it.
Oh my gosh, the yarn you picked is going to be so gorgeous knitted up! Can't wait to see the finished shawl, it will be lovely.
Oooh I like that idea ... I'm mad for shawls, and that looks like it would be something I could give as a gift! And it's free, right? My favorite word for a pattern!
Breath-taking pattern!! You'll have fun with that. Your yarn looks perfect for this project!
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I think you could call that a snow ball. :-)
I like that pattern, and the green leafy one on the left is gorgeous.
Have fun. :-)
Hello! I love that green & red Wingspan. I'm whizzing right along since I started mine. Looking forward to seeing how your yarn choice works out in that project. LittleDog says to sniff Rascal's..oh, never mind! He's a crazy dog. Have a great week! See you on FB and Ravelry.
Great pattern! How special to have the designer take part in your knitalong, too!
I just downloaded the pattern. Thank you for the suggestion. The shawl looks great. And what's more, I need a new project.
Have a nice weekend
Regula
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