FO – Sweetness and Light Shawl MKAL

Infected by the MKAL-virus I’ve finished my second mystery knitalong. It’s a crescent-shaped shawl. I’ve bought the according kit with a gradient yarn and the matching beads at Earthfaire.

sweetness and light - clue 1

There were three clues which are clearly visible in the shawl: first the wallpaper lace, followed by the diamond pattern with the beads and then the lace border. The lace border can be worked as many times you like. As I’ve started with the darker colour I’ve wanted to show the light colour at the border, but with only one repeat it was too weak. There wouldn’t be any color balance from dark to light. So I repeated the lace border four times until I was satisfied with the balance. I haven’t used all the skein – 10g left. And I still have the extra skein of the lighter colour which I ordered with the kit (if I want to have a bigger shawl).

sweetness and light - total

Pattern: Sweetness and Light Shawl by Liz Capik (my Ravelry page)
Yarn: Apple Tree Knits Plush Fingering Gradient, Honeydew
Beads: seed beads size 0/6, Silverlined Chartreuse AB
Finished Measurements: depth 50cm, wingspan 130cm

It’s my first time knitting with this yarn. It feels very soft, has a nice stitch definition and a nice drape. And of course I really like the gradient. I’m in love with my newest shawl as it is a touch of colour in this grey season.

sweetness and light - how to wear

What’s your favorite accessory in this season? Is it colorful? What do you prefer, more wintry or a bright color?

8 Responses

  1. Gracey
    | Reply

    So pretty!!!!!!

    • donnarossa
      | Reply

      Thank you. Though the shawl is not that warm for this season I like it.

  2. Carol
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    Beautiful pattern and the colour is gorgeous

    • donnarossa
      | Reply

      Thank you, Carol. Liz dyed it. I’m happy with my choice of colour.

  3. Beth@iknead2knit
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    That is beautiful!

    • donnarossa
      | Reply

      Thank you, Beth :-)

  4. tanja
    | Reply

    Just incredible!

    • donnarossa
      | Reply

      My favorite colour at the moment is mint green. So the yarn is just perfect. And the lace is easy. Just give it a try :-)

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