This is really a gorgeous kit and comes in an array of colors. Directions in each kit include a number of ways to knit the throw.
I really didn't want to commit myself to that much time -- or expense -- and some of the yarns have wool in them, so I felt the throw would get very little use.
I decided to see if one of my mini poncho patterns would work, since the number of stitches was the same. I knitted the design, following the pattern for yarn, until it was long enough to go around me. Then I made fringe to hold it along the top. For the fringe to hold, it has to pass through both sides; hold them even, and make a single knot. It is not attached like normal fringe. The shawl drapes on the bias.
I figured if I didn't like it, I could just keep knitting, and I'd have the throw. Just the same, I was a bit anxious to see if it would do as I hoped.
I have nearly enough yarn, or I have enough, to make a second shawl, especially if I would fudge the pattern and use the yarn down to the last inch. There is definitely enough if I were to make it for one of my children or a smaller adult. Whatever odd bits of yarn could be incorporated into the fringe.
I was happy with the way it turned out. What do you think?
Karin
www.savvythnker.com
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Colinette - Parisenne Print #125 Soft Sienna |  |
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US $8.00 | 46m |
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Colinette - Parisenne Print #66 Mist | |
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US $8.00 | 49m |
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Colinette - Parisenne #116 Velvet Plum | |
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US $8.00 | 54m |
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COLINETTE YARN "GIOTTO" PINK 3 SKEINS | |
0 Bid | US $39.99 | 5h 46m |
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COLINETTE BANYAN cotton viscose handpaint yarn 10 skeins | |
3 Bids | US $20.99 | 7h 6m |
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COLINETTE GRAFFITI handpaint wool yarn 6 skeins | |
1 Bid | US $24.99 | 7h 8m |
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COLINETTE Fandango knitting yarn - Mushroom | |
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US $12.50 | 15h 10m |
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COLINETTE Isis knitting yarn - Elephants Dream | |
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US $12.50 | 16h 59m |
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COLINETTE Point 5 knitting yarn - Toscana | |
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US $12.00 | 17h 39m |
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COLINETTE Point 5 knitting yarn - Forest | |
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US $12.00 | 17h 41m |
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WEBS BAMBOO KNITTING NEEDLES single point 9" size 13 | |
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US $10.00 | 1d 1h 44m |
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WEBS BAMBOO KNITTING NEEDLES single point 14" size 13 | |
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US $10.00 | 1d 3h 55m |
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Crystal Palace Bamboo Circular Needle 26" Long Size 13 | |
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US $14.69 | 1d 6h 24m |
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Crystal Palace Bamboo Needle Double Point 8" Size 13 | |
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US $20.88 | 12d 8h 37m |
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Crystal Palace Bamboo Needle Single Point 12" Size 13 | |
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US $11.46 | 26d 19h 24m |
Originally posted 2009-03-23 08:01:21.
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