Quill

    This is the Quill shawl by Helen Stewart. It "features stripes like the lines of a letter on a parchment page and a lace border inspired by feathers."

    I've used very lovely Triskelion Yarn Olwen DK (100% Extrafine Falklands Merino) in 'Oat', for the 'parchment', and 'Landwight', for the lines, with the contrast stripes and feathery border in Hedgehog Fibres Merino Singles 'Truffle'. All the details are here.

    It's a big piece, roughly 25" down the spine and 70" across the wingspan, so perfect for writers in freezing garrets.

Comments

[Toffeeapple]

I like the idea of a knitted shawl but I just know that I would never make use of one, being too fond of my padded gilet and my bed.

[Callmemadam]

I love that border! It would work just as well on a cardigan or scarf. Or even sock tops. I will look it up; thank you for the inspiration.

[Swissrose]

What a beautiful - and unusual, somehow - pattern! I love your choice of colours and your use of a multi-coloured yarn for the lace, really special. I'll be looking this one up!

[Gillie]

I have you to blame, Cornflower, lol, for posting about Helen Stewart......just signed up for her mystery spring shawl........

[Cornflower]

And why not!

[Cornflower]

Yes, it's a pretty border. I made a mistake somewhere, and one half is 'out' by a stitch, but I thought I'd make more of a mess if I tried to correct it, and a blind man running for his life wouldn't notice, so ...

[Cornflower]

Despite not thinking it was quite 'me' somehow, I've been wearing it over the last few days, mostly under a coat but also carefully arranged over a dark brown sweater, and I find I'm liking it - it's certainly very warm and cosy.

[Cornflower]

Well done, Gillie! I was tempted, but haven't succumbed so far as I have a few projects to finish before I start anything new (or at least that's the plan for now ...)