The Pattern: Daybreak by Stephen West
I am taking this short break in sewing as an opportunity to post some of my recently finished knitting projects; I promise, this is the last one for a while ... last knitting post, that is.
This is my third Daybreak Shawl. I love this shawl! It is soft, big BIG, long and wide, which means I can wrap it around my neck and wear it more like a scarf rather than drape around my shoulders like a shawl. I wore my first Daybreak Shawl often ... sadly, I misplaced it late last year.
The Yarn: Madelinetosh Merino Light in Antler
and Schoppel Zauberball Sock in Cafe Flair
As with most of my knitting projects the pattern - Daybreak by Stephen West - is an easy and well written pattern, suitable for beginners with some basic knitting experience, and requires no chart reading. Once you get the general idea of the placement of the pattern increases, progress is quick although rows are long; a great portable and stop/start project.
The yarns are stunning, the blues are vibrant. Schoppel Zauberball is a long repeat self-striping yarn and as such the color graduation works it's own magic. Despite the use of color-catchers I did have a minor problem with color/dye run during the soaking of this shawl. The off-white yarn sections are in a few small areas tinged with a blue hue but this isn't obvious, nor noticeable, unless pointed out.
For more pictures and details (including pattern links) of the Daybreak II Shawl see my Ravelry page.
Rita
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For more pictures and details (including pattern links) of the Daybreak II Shawl see my Ravelry page.
Rita
RELEVANT LINKS:
More RPQ Knitting Projects
