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Ellen Gormley Valentine's Simple Shawl
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The drape and stitch definition of the final project are stunning.
The drape and stitch definition of the final project are stunning.
Detail of some motifs after blocking.
Detail of some motifs after blocking.
All pinned up for blocking.
All pinned up for blocking.
Pinning in progress.
Pinning in progress.
36 motifs, closed to a cowl, from one skein. "Raw", just off the hook.
36 motifs, closed to a cowl, from one skein. "Raw", just off the hook.
With 19 motifs, I'm a little less than half way through the skein.
With 19 motifs, I'm a little less than half way through the skein.
Probably getting time to start weaving in some ends ...
Probably getting time to start weaving in some ends ...
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Finished
February 14, 2019
February 23, 2019

Ellen Gormley Valentine's Simple Shawl

Project info
Valentine's Shawl by Ellen Gormley
Crochet
Neck / Torso → Shawl / Wrap
TBD
34" in the round, 8" tall (after blocking)
Hooks & yarn
4.0 mm (G)
Berroco Vintage® DK
1 skein = 290.0 yards (265.2 meters), 100 grams
2167 Dewberry
171273
Purple
Hill Country Weavers in Austin, Texas
September 2018
Notes

It was a coincidence that I heard about this CAL and just wanted to give it a try.

I found the one and only skein of Vintage DK in my stash. I plan to make a scarf instead of a shawl, three motifs wide and “while yarn lasts” long, or about 70”, whichever comes first.

Instructions are clear, and they are written for multiple audiences, from beginner to “just give me a summary”. Wow!

Instructional videos are on Ellen’s Youtube channel, for both, left and right handed. Another Wow!

I got started late last night and was just alert enough to make four motifs. They are quickly done, and the pattern is intuitive, so that after a few you know how it goes.

I’ve never worked with Berroco Vintage DK for crocheting … what a treat! Smooth to work with, and the stitch definition is beautiful.

While I don’t really have any time to add another project right now, I’m happy to make this a one skein project … there’s always time for one more little motif …

02-16-2019

Nice project, because even if I just have a few minutes, I can make/join a motif.

I probably will start weaving in the ends soon, so that it doesn’t “hit” me in the end.

02-17-2019

With 19 motifs I’m a little less than half way through the skein.

The skein should yield in about 40 motifs. Not enough for a scarf, but maybe a 3 x 13 motifs cowl?

02-23-2019

All done!

The pattern is definitely a keeper, and so is the yarn.

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Finished
February 14, 2019
February 23, 2019
 
About this pattern
Valentine's Shawl
by Ellen Gormley
from Ellen Gormley's Ravelry Store
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About this yarn
Vintage® DK
by Berroco
DK
52% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 8% Nylon
290 yards / 100 grams

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  • Project created: February 15, 2019
  • Updated: February 26, 2019