Being invited to a Yarn Store is always so special, but Silver Threads and Golden Needles really know how to charm you. Their invitation was too wonderful to turn down-

Here are reasons why I think you would love to come to Franklin:

1. The mountains.
2. The people in our little mountain town.
3. Our shop, Silver Threads and Golden Needles has become a destination shop for the southeast.
4. One of the owners is also an owner of the Lazy Hiker Brewery (ok, so I added this one myself)

I was inspired by the beautiful description of their town and the warm welcome:

I could go on and on about what a wonderful time you would have here meeting our customers, who are truly more like friends to us.

Before I could even make travel plans I had the perfect yarn in my hands and an idea of sunlight mountains.

Follow up: Every single thing is true! Silver Threads and Golden Needles is the most wonderful shop and everyone (and I got to meet a ton of knitters) felt like a friend! I can’t wait to visit again!!!

Yarn: Emma’s Yarn Super Silky (80% Superwash Merino/20% silk, 400yards/100grams)

Main Color (MC): Golden Hour 380 yards - Coordinating Color (CC): Kisses 400 Yards

Needles: US 4/3.5mm 32” circular needles & one US 6/4mm for bind off

Notions: Stitch Marker, T-pins and blocking wires for blocking

Gauge: 20 stitches = 4 inches in Knit One Below Stitch & Mountains after a good blocking. Although gauge is not crucial for this project, it will affect the finished size and yarn requirements. A looser gauge will result in the use of more yarn.

Finished size: 18” deep x 74” wide

Take a peek at my testers creatively beautiful shawls I couldn’t do this without these wonderful helpers!!!

If you love this shawl then you might like these designs:

Sunshine State of Mind
Buzzed
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