Drive by post

I’m moving on Monday and there is still so much to do. I’m not sure when I’ll have internet access again so here is a quick post of what I’ve been up to and what is to come.


I’ve cast on for another Merilyn’s Stole. This time in Hip Knits cashmere. I had some issues with the way I attached the edging on the previous one so this time I’m doing it slightly different.


I’ve also started a shawl, loosely based on the Sampler Stole from A Gathering of Lace. I love the pattern but wanted a larger more generous shawl. So, I modified and recharted the border; and I modified the center. I’m using this silk/angora yarn and 2.25 mm needles.


I’ve also finished modifying the border of the Spider Queen. I kept most of the elements but modified them for a more pleasing (to me) result. I’ll be using, of course, silk is a silver-grey colour.

I’m sorry, Hazel Carter. So far I’ve modified two of your designs. For those who are interested; if my changes prove to be successful; I do plan to provide these charts. I think it’s nice to have multiple options for a pattern. I don’t think I’ll be infringing on any copyright laws since you will have to have to original patterns in order to use my new charts.

Last but not least…… Unst is finished! Here it is in all it’s silken glory!


For so reason I used 2.00 mm needles instead of the recommended 2.25 mm so it came out slightly smaller that the one in Sharon’s book.

Have a wonderful weekend and happy knitting.