Ellen Gormley Valentine's Simple Shawl
Finished
February 14, 2019
February 23, 2019

Ellen Gormley Valentine's Simple Shawl

Project info
Valentine's Shawl by Ellen Gormley
Crochet
Neck / TorsoShawl / 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
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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February 23, 2019
 
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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