Pattern: Clementine Shawlette, from Interweave Knits, Spring 2007
Yarn: RYC Silk Wool DK in Porcelain, 4.2 skeins
Needles: US 6
Notes: I’ve been on a bit of a shawl kick lately, having finished more in the last 2 months than in my entire knitting career. I loved this shawl when it first appeared in IK, but I had my doubts about the usefulness of the shape. Recently, casting about for a project to carry with me to Chicago, I decided to give this a try, using some RYC Wool Silk DK that has been in my stash for over a year. It was ok, but I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t buy it again – I think it’s pricey for what youg et.
I started out using size 5 needles, but I was unhappy with the way the yarn felt using size 5s, so I restarted using size 6 needles. As a result, this shawl is 4 inches wider than the pattern specs. I’m happy about this, because I questioned how useful the original size would have been. I shortened each piece by 3 inches, because I have small shoulders, and I’m happy with the resulting size.
Now let’s talk about the grafting, a source of much discussion on Ravelry. I’m pretty comfortable with kitchener stitch, so I didn’t try any special grafting tricks. I did end my pattern repeats after row 2, so that I could get a smoother graft. I grafted from the front of the piece. It took about half an hour, and I’m happy with the result. It isn’t invisible of course, but no graft would be, and I’m happy that it looks ok.
The best part is that it matches one of my favorite dresses, and camouflages that the top of the dress is a bit too big – yay!
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I’ve been reading your blog for a while, and I thought I’d say hi. The shawlette is beautiful – it looks nice with the extra width!
It’s funny, I wasn’t impressed with the pattern in the mag but, now that I see it knitted up, I really love it. Very nice!
This is so pretty! I always wonder about the wearability of shawls, but yours look great.
Wow that really does go with the dress. It came out wonderfully and works so well with your hair. Great job!
very pretty! it goes well with your dress
Wonderful! It looks just perfect with that dress too!
Lovely! I use my Clementine much more than I thought I ever would.
I kind of over looked this pattern when I saw it in IK, but now that I’ve seen a couple of versions of this shawlette, I definatly considering making one of my own. Yours looks very pretty and I simply adore your dress!
Wow! It looks great!
the color is so beautiful, and you wear it well….i may need to try this
Stunning and what a great color! I am adding this to my list of things I want to knit after seeing it on you! 🙂
That first picture had me gasp out loud. The combination of the shawl and dress is stunning on you. Lovely colour, and it does seem comfortable on your shoulders!
Am curious about why you didn’t like the wool-silk.
(have been lurking for a while, btw, but this post made me come out and say wow!)
Like other people have said I wasn’t to sure about the pattern from the mag but your version changed my mind. The extra width really makes a difference. It’s so gorgeous it makes me want to knit one even though I’ve never worn a shawl.
You always manage to turn projects I didn’t give a second glance into projects I just love. Wonderful work, and beautiful on you, too!
This shawl complements your dress so nicely! It looks wonderful on you.
It looks very pretty in that colour and goes nicely with your hair and dress.
It looks absolutely adorable on you!
It’s lovely! Great color (similar to the color I used for my mom’s Clementine)
WOW!!! Your Clementine looks even more attractive than the one shown in the patterm.
That is really lovely, I had never considered knitting this but I’m going to go stick it in my ravelry queue now!
I loved this so much when you posted it that I went out and found some alpaca silk yesterday, and started one of my own last night! Your pictures are absolutely gorgeous!
I love how your shawl matches your dress! It looks great, such an unusual color.
looks beautiful and your photos are so helpful since the IK ones are so small. I love the size (thought it was tiny/skinnier in IK) and the color looks really smashing on you.