Sagittaria

Since summer is here, I've started my summer ritual shawl. I cast on during my solstice ritual, but didn't really knit anything that night. I made some progress last night. It doesn't look like much yet, but I have just realized that I've really missed knitting lace.

It has been a year since I did any real lace knitting.




I knit this shawl twice last year, and they were my biggest lace projects ever.

This is the first shawl, which I made for myself (Knit Picks Shadow in Lost Lake Heather, which I think has been discontinued).

I made a second one in different yarn for my mother-in-law's birthday (Knit Picks Alpaca Cloud in Tide Pool Heather). I wish I had a larger picture. The pattern, if you're interested, is Vernal Equinox Shawl Surprise, and it was a knit-along.

I'll be back with updates on the new shawl as I make progress. I already know I'm going to enjoy this knit.

She's a wicked witch

Sorry, I couldn't help myself. I started this sweater back in February. Not the most exciting knit on the planet, I'm afraid. I have no love for neverending rows of stocking stitch, but the end result is worth it.

The pattern is Wicked, formerly from Zephyr Style, but now available through KnitLulu. It is available in a worsted or laceweight version. I wanted to knit it with fingering, so I don't have to wear a cami with it. And besides, how could I resist sock yarn called Wicked Witch? It was too perfect for me, and for the pattern. My favourite colours, too. I love Knit Picks!

Without further ado, pictures. The only real modification I made was to do six rows of seed stitch on the hems, because I don't like rolled stocking hems. Other than the change of yarn weight, I knit it exactly as stated in the pattern.

Seasonal Shawl Project

I always wear a shawl when I do ritual. Wearing an item I've knit really is something special, but I only have one shawl. It is beautiful, but I wear it at other times too. I decided recently that I wanted to make shawls specifically for ritual. This is what I came up with:

Spring:

Pattern: Echo Flowers
Yarn: Knit Picks Shadow Tonal - Springtime

Summer:

Pattern: Sagittaria
Yarn: Knit Picks Shadow Tonal - Summer Blooms

Autumn:


Pattern: North Röe
Yarn: Knit Picks Shadow Tonal - Gypsy

Winter:

Pattern: Antarctis
Yarn: Knit Picks Shadow Tonal - Blue Violet

I'm too late to start the Spring shawl now, since my plan is to cast on at the beginning of each season, so the first one will be Summer. None of the patterns call for beads, but I really want to make some beaded shawls, and since I want these to be special, I'll be adding beads to them. I especially want to bead the Winter shawl - the beads I chose will give it some sparkle, like snow falling in the moonlight. The beads I picked for the Spring shawl will look a bit like dew drops in the morning.

I can't wait to cast on my first shawl.