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Saxon Braid Shawl
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Blocking fixed the curling edges.
Blocking fixed the curling edges.
Hmmmm, it looks like there was a different dye lot near the top. Also if you look closely you can see where I used the ripped scarf yarn. That should settle after a wash.
Hmmmm, it looks like there was a different dye lot near the top. Also if you look closely you can see where I used the ripped scarf yarn. That should settle after a wash.
Marker at the end of the first section (48 rows of chart + the 6 set up rows)
Marker at the end of the first section (48 rows of chart + the 6 set up rows)
I received this from my Great Aunt. I'll be using the stuff in the hand wound balls and ripping the scarf on the left.
I received this from my Great Aunt. I'll be using the stuff in the hand wound balls and ripping the scarf on the left.
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Finished
June 2, 2024
June 17, 2024

Saxon Braid Shawl

Project info
Saxon Braid Shawl by Karen Bradley
Knitting
Neck / Torso → Shawl / Wrap
After the Track Greyhound Auction
Needles & yarn
US 7 - 4.5 mm
20 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in Garter Stitch
Scheepjes Donna
1026 yards in stash
4.74 skeins = 580.6 yards (530.9 meters), 237 grams
642 Sky Blue
Blue
Notes

Finished size 39”w x 46”h after wet blocking.


I couldn’t grasp this pattern at first, but I was also dealing with a very bad headache. I read through the “Pattern Notes and Hints” (pgs 2-3) a few times until it clicked. This has been a very enjoyable knit.

I added 2 extra stitches so I could slip stitch the edges.
I cast on 3 sts instead of 2 and my Row 1 was kfb x3 not x2

I had intended on making this for the auction but I’ve found out that my friend loves periwinkle and now I’m conflicted.

June 3, 2024

Finished first section (48 rows).

June 4, 2024

Finished first repeat.

June 6, 2024

Finished second repeat.

June 8, 2024

Finished third repeat.

June 12, 2024

Finished fourth repeat.

June 15, 2024

Finished fifth repeat.

June 16, 2024

Starting the top border. The w&t interrupted the garter stitch pattern so I just turned the work instead of wapping.

September 9, 2024

This was auctioned off for $20.

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Finished
June 2, 2024
June 17, 2024
About this pattern
Saxon Braid Shawl
by Karen Bradley
from Karen Bradley's Ravelry Store
40 projects, in 296 queues
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About this yarn
Donna
by Scheepjes
DK
50% Merino, 50% Microfiber
122 yards / 50 grams

363 projects

stashed 173 times

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  1. Soft
  2. Feel durable
  • Originally queued: June 2, 2024
  • Project created: June 2, 2024
  • Finished: June 17, 2024
  • Updated: September 22, 2024
  • Progress updates: 8 updates