Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Red Shawls


Fitting the holiday theme, I recently finished two red shawls.  The first one was a UFO that I'd knitted half of and recently picked up and finished.  The pattern is Gaskell by Sarah Jordan.  It's a very warm garter stitch shawl knit from side to side.  It's the perfect shawl for wearing around the house.


I was on looking for a shawl with pockets to knit for my mom when I found the Contralto Shawl, a vintage pattern available free on line.


It has beautiful cables and is also knit from side to side.


Many of the other pocket shawl patterns I'd seen were very plain, but his one has pizzaz.


 I love this barn red color, just what we need during the long dark (and rainy) days of winter.

Happy Holidays to all, and good health and happiness in 2015!

5 comments:

Barbara Arcement said...

beautiful shawl. She must love it.

margaret said...

2 delightful shawls and will keep the shoulders warm over the winter

beth s said...

Love them!

jina said...

cute doctor. hope you are doing great.

Magpie Sue said...

A shawl with a collar! And pockets too. Gotta send my sister this pattern link!

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