Pattern: Baltic Blossoms Shawl by Evelyn Clark
Yarn: Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock Solid in “Cranberry”, 2 x 50g skeins
Needles: 4mm circs, possibly bamboo, but can’t remember…

I have Kay to thank for this pattern. After finishing the Swallowtail Shawl, I wanted to knit another pattern in a similar style for someone deserving of shawly goodness who I hadn’t yet made one for. She suggested the Baltic Blossoms pattern, which was perfect. Nupps and a non-repetitve lace pattern, just like Swallowtail, but not the same. I didn’t stick totally to the pattern, I confess. I didn’t like the edging on the original shawl, so I just subbed with the Swallowtail edging, which worked perfectly, and gave me some pointyness. I switched the first nupp pattern repeat for beads and added a bead to each point of the edging as well, though I don’t think they show too well in the photo.

Like Swallowtail, this pattern was a quick, four-day knit. Though that was also because I worked exclusively on the shawl and didn’t spend all day on the internet.

The yarn colour is perfect for Kai. I wanted something rich and a bit wintery and if the yarn colour is called “Cranberry”, it’s just crying out to become a Christmas present, don’t you think? I bought three skeins of yarn “just in case”, so still have one to play with. I suspect I’ll add it to my growing collection of yarns-for-mittens…