I haven't posted for a while, but it is only because I was busy on a new venture - diverted from beading to KNITTING this time.
The inspiration came after visiting some Ravelry pages where beautiful, light-weight shawls were described.
Being a keen knitter before I took up with the beading, I immediately decided to try.
My mum has introduced me to knitting when I was about 6 or 7 years old, and I used to make all kinds of knitting projects from clothes and accessories to blankets and throws.
But I have never tried making anything that intricate and complex as mohair shawls.
I studied the subject, researched the topic, looked for the suitable yarn and knitting needles, collected the patterns from the Internet and bought a couple of books on a topic.
As the result, I have finally come up with the following:
- use kidsilk mohair lace wight, preferably 70% Mohair, 30% Silk
- use 3.5 - 4mm size knitting needles, preferably Bamboo as they are very light-weight
- start with the rectangular shawls then advance to triangle shawls
- learn blocking techniques
And the craziness has begun. Gradually my mum got involved too, and we were producing more and more shawls, trying out various yarns, patterns and shapes.
As a result, the pile of the ready shawls was growing.
We have made presents for friends and family, and sold some of them.
Here are some of my favourite pieces for you:
The inspiration came after visiting some Ravelry pages where beautiful, light-weight shawls were described.
Being a keen knitter before I took up with the beading, I immediately decided to try.
My mum has introduced me to knitting when I was about 6 or 7 years old, and I used to make all kinds of knitting projects from clothes and accessories to blankets and throws.
But I have never tried making anything that intricate and complex as mohair shawls.
I studied the subject, researched the topic, looked for the suitable yarn and knitting needles, collected the patterns from the Internet and bought a couple of books on a topic.
As the result, I have finally come up with the following:
- use kidsilk mohair lace wight, preferably 70% Mohair, 30% Silk
- use 3.5 - 4mm size knitting needles, preferably Bamboo as they are very light-weight
- start with the rectangular shawls then advance to triangle shawls
- learn blocking techniques
And the craziness has begun. Gradually my mum got involved too, and we were producing more and more shawls, trying out various yarns, patterns and shapes.
As a result, the pile of the ready shawls was growing.
Here are some of my favourite pieces for you:
Some of my project are now on www.loveknitting.com
My favourite yarn for these projects is Rowan Kidsilk Haze
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