Despite being the only driver on this cross-country adventure, I did managed to find a bit of time to knit along the way. Usually it was in the morning (and yes, usually I was sitting in the camper bathroom to keep from waking the kids). But knitting is knitting, I say! No matter where I have to do it.
And so it was that just before we left Maine I cast off my Seaside Wrap.
Knit with a scrumptious silk/Merino blend from Sundara Yarn it is indescribably soft, drapey, and so delicious. I'm wild for this yarn – as well as the clever Sensible Shawl pattern! I've worn it almost every day since I cast it off, and have skipped blocking altogether since that would mean a day or two without my wrap.
The shawl crosses in the front and ties in the back, keeping it clear of hay bales, nibbling goats, and breakfast dishes. (Kudos to Sage for being a good sport and snapping a few photographs of me wearing it!)
The perfect luxurious yet practical wrap for this farm mama.
And yes, I know I just posted this picture a couple of days ago. But I love it so much I think I'll share it twice! And worth noting, I'm not normally a fan of garter stitch but I thought I'd give it a try just this once. It has officially won me over.
What a simple, rewarding project this was!
You can find my project on Ravelry here.
Love this shawl… I have the pattern in hand and am eyeing up the wool stash in preparation. I’m thinking it will be sufficiently different from yours so as not to look *too* much like I’m copying (which, of course, I am…).
Copy away! We can be twinnies. (When you consider that we’re usually they only two mamas with sheathed knives on our belts at the monthly potluck this will add a bit of softness to our collective look!) x
Where did you find the pattern. I love this and was hoping you’d post something about it. I’m ready for a new knitting pattern.
Hi Elizabeth! If you follow the link above (at the bottom of the post) it will take you to Ravelry. Then just click on the link to “sensible shawl” in my project! I hope that helps. x
I was thrilled to stumble upon this shop selling back issues of the “Jane Austen Knits” magazine containing this pattern (for a buck!).
http://www.interweavestore.com/jane-austen-knits-fall-2012
It means waiting a few days for it to come in the mail, but considering how long it takes for me to pick out wool…
Oh, right! Thanks Genie. I forgot that I didn’t buy the pattern online. I got the book from the library. Thanks, friend! Great tip.
Thanks and thanks! I missed the ravelry link earlier.
Pattern ordered. Time to go shopping for some yarn!