After I got the Between the Lines MAL out of the way, I really wanted to work with whirl some more. I liked how you can knit 1km (or 2km!) of yarn and still squish it up enough to fit in your purse. Also, with a previous mystery design being quite heavy in weight (which was an issue as I have frozen shoulder at the moment) and mentally taxing, I wanted something lightweight and easy.
The only problem, though, like with any Whirl project, is figuring out what colour to use! I hummed and hawed for a while and finally settled on a choice between two Wooly Whirl colours.
Left: Kiwi Drizzle Right: Bubblelickious
Bag: Cohana Canvas Tool Bag
The Bubblelickious caught my eye at first, but I feel like I’ve been using pink a lot lately. I also really liked the kiwi, so I was torn. The thing about Whirls is that it’s 1000 meters of yarn, so you’re going to be with it for a while! I can understand why people in the Scheepjes groups have trouble deciding what to use for various projects.
I decided to practice what I preach and go with my gut, so I did end up using the pink in the end! I have finished the project already but it is yet to be blocked or the pattern written out, etc… so I will just leave this here for you now and get my butt in gear. Here is what I will tell you though:
- It’s neckwear.
- It’s not a triangle. After a few triangular shawl patterns I’ve noticed people asking for something different. To be honest, I also wanted a change, something in a totally different shape that would give some variety to my neckwear collection.
- It’s TV knitting-ISH. There is a pattern to be followed but it’s quite repetitive so while it’s not easy TV knitting where you don’t have to look at a pattern, it’s not a difficult pattern you need to watch like a hawk either.
- It’s beginner friendly.
- It requires only one cake of Whirl
- I’ve already named it Hopscotch, for reasons you will see later.
- My plan changed part way through… but that’s ok, Bubblelickious also makes beautiful yarn spaghetti!
https://www.instagram.com/p/BgWDWE9nJdw/?taken-by=canadutch
Yes, I know that photo was from three months ago, and I just said that it hasn’t been blocked or written yet, but other things popped up (as well as having to take a knitting break to rest my shoulder) but I have set myself a schedule of posts for this pattern to make sure I get this one out in a timely manner. I just need to give my testers a bit of time to check that I crossed my T’s and dotted my i’s properly.
Stay tuned!
WHERE TO BUY
This project can be made with any Scheepjes Whirl, Wooly Whirl or Frosted Whirl!
UK and International buyers can find Whirl at Woolwarehouse, Black Sheep Wools and Deramores.
Canadian and International buyers have a great option with Knotty House.
Those of you in the Netherlands can find all you need at Caro’s Atelier.
You can also ask your preferred Scheepjes retailer or find a shop near you!
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