FO: Lune Shawl

This weekend, I also finished up the Lune Shawl and got it blocked.  Such a pretty little accessory!

 
 
Project Specs:
Pattern:  Lune Shawl from Miriam Felton's newest book, Twist and Knit.  The basic shape for this shawl is a crescent-shaped moon (hence the name), and Mim gives you the option of knitting it with a sampler of lace patterns in between the smartly designed increases, or "just" stockinette.  Since I was using handspun that I really wanted to shine, I opted for the stockinette.  Although the knitting on the stockinette version is quite simple, due to the necessity of keeping track of your increases/yarn-overs correctly, I don't think I'd recommend it for a complete beginning.  They do take a little time to get set up and I would strongly encourage the use of markers until you can see how the increases are going to run.
Yarn:  My laceweight handspun, from Moonwood Farms Moonbeams club, a blend of alpaca, silk, bamboo, glitter and milk fibers.  The colorway is "Mermaid".  I thought it would be fun to have the shawl edge mimic the undulating lines of mermaid tails with this, and for some extra bling, I also added a row of beads just above the final 2 garter-stitch rows.

Needles:  Size 7 US circulars. 
Modifications:  I had a much lighter-weight yarn with limited yardage, so I only did 2 rows of garter stitch.  Otherwise, knit as written.

Notes:  I think this is a fantastic and versatile pattern.  The shape lends itself to sitting perfectly on your shoulders and I love the semi-ruffled ends that the shaping creates.  I can totally see myself making a larger version again in handspun, and/or possibly even the lace-patterened version, as that is awfully pretty too.

All for now....
 

Comments

[AmyP]

What a great way to show off handspun. I love the little multicoloured beads at the edge - perfect finish.

[margene]

That's the perfect size shawl to keep the a/c off the neck. Love your handspun, it looks so soft and cozy.

[Laurie]

Ah...love this shawl and can't wait to make it. Miriam has such great designs. Your yarn looks heavenly, and I especially like the little colored beads. Now that I've learned beaded knitting, I'm afraid I'm going to start beading everything. LOL!

[Laurie]

Wow! Two shawls! Nice use of the handspun. Do you do anything but knit?

[Marcia]

Love it!

[Christina Scovel]

Goodness. You were busy this weekend. I love the little bits of bright color at the edge!

[Kristin]

That is lovely! I always enjoy seeing your finished handspun projects!

[Toby]

Very pretty. The beads are really nice with it. As nicely as it sits on the shoulders, it seems it may also be a good one to fill that gap between neck/coat in the Winter.

[Bea]

I need to get some of these patterns that you are knitting up. They look fabulous. The beads look great and I love the handspun yarn!

[Kristi aka FiberFool]

Wow, you are the FO queen! That is a great little size for keeping away the AC chills and I love how nicely crescent shaped shawls sit on the shoulders. Gorgeous!