Hi, Knitters,
First, I have to let you know that I am so excited to be teaching at StevenBe's in Minneapolis on Sunday, April 26th. This is the day after the Yarnover event where I am also teaching all day on April 25th. Please sign up for my Sunday classes at StevenBe's if you are in the area. I can't wait for this fun-filled weekend of back-to-back knitting events.
I'm thinking these classes might fill really fast because last year my classes were sold out in a flash when I taught at StevenBe's.
I hope to see you in Minnesota in April.
Next, I have some fun news about my newest shawl design for KnitCircus.
Did you ever knit something and when it was finished you felt kind of sad because it was over?
That is exactly how I felt when I finished the brand new Come What May Shawlette. I ached for it to continue. I may have to knit another in a different color.
Here are a few work-in-progress shots:
Here is the story behind this beautiful new shawlette:
As I sat with my friend, Jaala Spiro, having tea, pastries and knitting in my living room one morning she surprised me with several cakes of her lovely KnitCircus yarns. One of these cakes was the spectacular gradient called Come What May. There is just something about the rosy shade of pink moving into the sweet kiss of blush and ending with the lightest shade of gray. The yarn cake was thrilling to hold in my hands and it was inspiring. I quickly cast on and knit the sweetest little lacey shawl that is not only simple and wearable but is a really fun knit to boot. The sections of the shawl keep you entertained while the gradient yarn motivates you to keep going to get to the next color.
The shawl is a semi-circular shape with stockinette, simple lace and eyelet sections that end with a beautiful eyelet ruffle. The shawl is finished with an elegant bind-off with silver-lined beads. The beads are always optional but they add so much to the look and feel of the finished shawl. The entire project is a pleasure to knit.
The yarn colorway is the single inspiration for the shawl so the name of the design has to be Come What May. The colorway, luxury yarn base, shawl design and beads are the perfect match.
Enjoy!
Susan
The Come What May Shawlette is now available in kit form through KnitCircus! The generous people at KnitCircus have offered me a kit including pattern, yarn and beads to give to one of you today. Details are at the end of the post.
Click here for the Come What May pattern information on Ravelry! The pattern is now available through KnitCircus and in 3 months the pattern will be available in my Ravelry Pattern Shop.
Here is some information you might like to know:
Finished measurements: 48-inch wingspan, 28-inch depth after
blocking.
Yarn: KnitCircus Opulence (80% merino/10% cashmere/10%
nylon), 420 yards/100 grams. 1 skein in Come What May gradient colorway.
Needles: US size 6, 32-inch or longer, circular needles or
size to obtain gauge
Gauge: 5.5 sts per inch in stockinette stitch before
blocking
Materials
Stitch markers
Optional:
24 grams of 6/0 seed beads, sample used silver-lined crystal
beads
Crochet hook or flosser for placing beads
This is one project that just flew off the needles. It was so much fun to knit. The shawl kits are available in three colorways, Come What May (the colorway in the sample), Emerald City and Lothlorien. They are all beautiful options. I feel like this design is so attached to the KnitCircus gradient yarn that you may want to splurge and get the kit or the Opulence gradient yarn from KnitCircus. But of course that is always up to you!
If you would like a chance to win a Come What May Shawlette kit please leave a comment on this blog post. Please only enter one time, there is a delay for your comment to appear so only click on publish one time. Please leave your email address or Ravelry username so I can get in touch if you win.
This would be such a wonderful Mother's Day gift by the way, either knit up or in kit form if your mother knits.
Good luck and let the comments begin!
xo ~ susan
751 comments:
1 – 200 of 751 Newer› Newest»Ahhh, I am completely obsessed with KnitCircus yarns and am finishing up my second pair of socks with her yarn (Race to the Cookie Jar - love those stripes!). I'm pretty sure that I found the Easy store directly from this blog!
Oh my goodness, you've done it again Susan; a lovely shawl! And the yarn is gorgeous! Thank you for the opportunity to win this kit. Catherine aka greeneye on Ravelry
Hi Susan!
The new shawl is wonderful - pink and gray - my favorites! I would love a chance to win. Thanks!
Terry
schwandtterry@yahoo.com
What a beautiful dhawl!
Thanks for the chance to win this great kit! I love KnitCircus yarns! Thanks!
What a beautiful pattern to go with the pretty colorway. They look like spring, which we are hoping comes soon! :-)
LOVELY!!! I love it!!!!
cbhale4@gmail.com
Ravelry: cassiecrochets4
What pretty yarn and gorgeous shawl! Thank you :). Ravelry name is ppanthr88
What a beautiful shawl! I am in a hardcore shawl phase. Would love to try out KnitCircus yarns!
novelconcept on Ravelry
gorgeous colors and pattern!
elephantmeg on ravelry
Would love to knit this! So hard to decide what color though! Just beautiful.
caednkat on Ravelry
This would be a perfect mothers day gift for my mom. Knit up for her, which i would be happy to do of course. It's so beautiful and delicate.
Oh, those colors in the yarn are just lovely! ravelry username: girlfriendmd
Such stunning combination of yarn and design. I hope to knit this one day in this beautiful yarn and colorway. (mooch on Ravelry)
Just discovered the beautiful KnitCircus yarns (immediately bought some sock yarn in Over The Rainbow gradient). The shawl is lovely and the yarn choices in the kit even more so! How generous to offer the kit in a giveaway! I want!
Sounds like a great kit. The are some of my favorite colors. @yarn58. Or asunshine54@hotmail.com
So pretty!
Rav: Zbyszkoknits
Oh so pretty. I know the perfect dress for this shawl and yarn.
Rav id: cascott
Such a beautiful shaw!! And those colors!!!!! Love!
So gorgeous and generous! I feel like spring is shawl knitting weather! Thanks for the chance.
kingfam1192@aol
this is so cool Susan! very nice!
Just right for spring --- are we melt out of 100+ inches of snow here.
lourdesdavis22@gmail.com
Oh my! That's all I can say about this beautiful shawl. The pattern really accents the beautiful colorway of this yarn. I believe I will have to check KnitCircus out. Thank you for offering this kit. lisabgregg@yahoo.com
I love this! I'm eager to try a new gradient.
I love everything about this shawl! Yarn, beads, pattern. . . madmartiknits on Rav.
Wow, this new shawl is beautiful and I can't imagine more perfect yarn for it.
Gorgeous! The colors are beautiful and looks like a fun project! ninasp on Ravelry
So pretty!!
Lovely yarn and shawl.
rav: nomennescio1840
So beautiful!! Maybe one of these days I will get to win one of your contests. I think this is probably one of my favorites of your designs. And the yarn is so beautiful!
Rav ID: soonerknitter
Susan, I love your work! This is a lovely pattern and the yarn selections for the kits are beautiful. Together they are serene perfection. Thank you so much for the opportunity to win.
DeeAnna aka swtpatooty on Ravelry
So pretty! Fingers crossed. : )
Ravelry id: flutterbysong
Beautiful shawl but I am also interested in the stuff in the bowl. What is it?? It looked so good! ;-)
So beautiful!!!! Rav Id: jabella
I have loved this shawl since the first time I saw it. And that yarn! THAT YARN! I am verklempt.
RavID: Roadchick
The shawl is wonderful, and so is the yarn. Ingekjaer on Ravelry.
Wow that is just beautiful. I love love that color. It would be so awesome to win it :)
I'm KiraG over on ravelry.
This is so lovely. I'd love to a chance to win this kit! Thanks!
Thanks for another amazing giveaway! This colourway is great. Congrats on another lovely shawl pattern
Janebg1923 on Rav
Love the shawl and the yarn
I think this shawl would be fantastic too in Emerald City!
asteride on Ravelry
This is stunning! I have always wanted to try knitting with a gradient. Kim aka kimberlyht on Ravelry.
What a beautiful shawl and so pretty in the gradient! I'll certainly be knitting this one way or another!
raelynne01 on Rav
This shawl is so pretty! I like the beads on it.
RavID: LindaNYC
I would love some!
So gorgeous! And the yarn is to DIE for!!
Hi Susan,
This is such a beautiful shawl! I've always wanted to try KnitCircus' yarns.
Karoline (karoknits on ravelry)
I saw this shawl on Instagram and thought it was incredibly beautiful. I had to google and found this post. Lovely shawl, yarn and kit.
Gorgeous shawl!
Such a beautiful delicate yarn with the perfect shawl pattern to go with it. You always do such a great job!
Rav: bizeknitting
What a beautiful shawl! My Ravelry name is jcrecipe.
This is so pretty!
mmlt on Rav
Ohmygosh, I want this one soooo bad! The pattern is perfect for the yarn, and it looks so soft and light. Beautiful!
Carrie (cstein)
What a beautiful shawl! I would love to knit it and thank you for your generosity!
I have remorse from not buying from Jaala when I visited her booth recently. Also, I have not had that feeling you describe, disappointment with being finished knitting an item. If I got this yarn/pattern combo, perhaps I would be a more fulfilled person? Sigh.
I have knit 5 shawls in the past 2 months using your patterns. Would love to win this.
RAV: dingledaisy
Gear shawl and gradient colors! Rav: bbean33
What a wonderful opportunity. Thank you for the generous give-away!
I have been knitting for almost a year and I am still amazed at all the new yarns and yarn brands I find out about. My favorite things to knit are shawls and every now and then a hat or two lol I love this little shawl design and the yarn with it is just absolute perfection!
pink and gray are one of my favorite color combos!
jessicajohannesen on rav
I love this so much, thank you for the opportunity to win a kit
Marion, knitweb on Rav
Absolutely gorgeous! Great pattern and lovely yarn!
tmorneau on ravelry
Wow this is stunning and I would LOVE to win this prize. Heather aka mommytofive on rav.
Beautiful! I love gradient yarns like this. Thanks!
sugareaterATgmailDOTcom
I'm so ready for Spring this year, and this looks to be the PERFECT spring shawl.
RavID: Gemfireknits
Beautiful yarn! dallyn2 on ravelry!
oh my gosh I would love to win this giveaway and knit this shawl for my MIL.
So pretty! Thanks for the giveaway! knitterofhats on Rav
Nice match up with the delicate pattern to the lovely pastels of the yarn gradient. Pretty!
-Nonsequitorian on rav
Gorgeous Susan! Great job like always!
I love the idea of giving this to my mom for Mother's Day (or making it for her)
wraybot on Rav
what a lovely giveaway! I would love to win this!
Ravid: Sickofitcindy
Absolutely beautiful!!
Need a good spring project...this one looks perfect!
What a beautiful shawl!! I love the use of the gradient. Gorgeous!!
norichan on Ravelry
Gosh! What a lovely colourway. I have never knitty with a gradient yarn but have been a bit obsessed with them for a while now. Mind you, I may have to knit this for myself if I were to win as here in the UK Mothers' Day has already been. :)
Rav: SarahSunshine
This is so gorgeous!
Ravelry flyingchipmunk
Lovely! Such a beautiful pattern for the yarn. -Kristin aka wintertwined rav id.
What and amazing looking shawl and love the colorway!
Rav: sunnyday019
This is so beautiful although I might not get to knit it for a bit...my 1 week old daughter is keeping me pretty busy!
arbutusknits on ravelry
Oooohh! I've always admired this yarn! I love gradient shawls and this looks like a perfect match between yarn and pattern!
Lynn (purlynn rav id)
This is so beautiful! I might not get to knitting it up right a way as my 1 week old is keeping me busy!
arbutusknits rav id
Thank you for a chance to win this lovely shawl kit with your gorgeous design. I love it.
Bangorknitwit on ravelry
Being a new knitter, I'm having fun trying all kinds of new yarns. It would be a pleasure to try a KnitCircus yarn and this pattern is beautiful. Ravelry ID: pamelaric
I would be over the moon to win this kit.....the shawl is gorgeous!
istitchfast on Rav.
This is the prettiest shawl ever! I love the feminine design, and the yarn is to die for. This might be a great Mother's Day gift for me. :-)
Gorgeous yarn...but I'm really impressed with that beaded bind-off!
Mom would love it!
Rav ID. SUUZZEEQ
After a long winter, this shawl screams "spring"!
rav id: joekathryn
Great looking shawl, love the yarn colorway.
knittingmemories on Ravelry
knittingmemories@gmail.com
I love the yarn colors and the shawl. I would love to win this kit. vjferguson@frontier.com
Such a gorgeous shawl - and in that yarn?? Heavenly. I'm jaykayknits on Ravelry.
Lovely, just Lovely! I Love the colors of this yarn and so perfect with the new pattern!
rav id: dkbc52
What a beautiful shawl! Ordering a kit today.
Wow- really beautiful - the yarn and the shawl!
I am cookieladyknits on Ravelry
Thanks for having this drawing :-)
Gorgeous colorway, truly!
pamelajd on Rav
Hi Susan, I love the effect of gradient yarn in a beautiful shawl - and when you can add beads to the project both my craft obsessions are complete! It is certainly a project I would be happy to knit - congratulations on a lovely pattern.
tinker-jane on ravelry
Another lovely pattern...and beautiful yarn. Thank you!
Claudia
RAV I.d is Claudi
A beautiful shawlette and an oh so nice giveaway! The yarn is stunning! Thank you in advance!
Joyhill on ravelry
when my yarn budget is back in balance (ha! ha ha! ha! as "in balance" as it can be) knitcircus sock set is #1 on my list!
that shawl is gorgeous! absolutely complements the yarn bbeautifully!
This shawl is so pretty. Perfect for spring/summer wear. I love the gradient yarn. Thank you for the opportunity to win such a beautiful kit. samIam65 is my ravelry id.
The blending of pinks and grey compliments the shawl very well, reminds me of the first blush of spring from the bleak-grey of winter. Perfect for the weather right now, especially if you are from the US or Canadian east coast. :)
(nothingtosay on Ravelry)
So beautiful! Thank you for the chance to win. NatalouKathloon on ravelry or @gmail.com
The gradient colors are perfect with the pattern, and it looks perfect for spring!
readknit on ravelry
when my yarn budget is back in balance (ha! ha ha! as "in balance" as it can be) a knitcircus sock set is #1 on my list.
this shawl is gorgeous. it compliments the yarn beautifully! thank you for this opportunity!
Oh that looks so pretty!!
I really want to make a shawl that shape too:)
- hodges00
Beautiful!! Absolutely beautiful!!
(Jenben on Ravelry)😊
Ooooh. I have never knit with beads before and I love the changing colours of the yarn.
Thank you for the opportunity to try this lovely shawl.
Ravelry: jennlikestoknit
Gorgeous colorway and shawl! I may just have to buy the kit. :o
Oh my goodness, this shawl is so very pretty! Thanks for the shot at winning the kit :)
Such a flow of loveliness! The combination of yarn, color and pattern makes my heart sing! ~ Wiwurna on Ravelry
I'll have to knit this in the same colorway whether I win or not...but I hope that I win! Beautiful work by both you and Jaala!
Sara (Survivor
So pretty and springy!
pmack17 on rav
EEE. What an amazing confection of a shawl!
(dogdogduck @ Rav)
With this i will feel myself as a lovely snowwhite girl.
I love it.
Csteekjes on ravelry
Lovely shawl Susan! Fiberpassiomluv
this is just so pretty. Just right to chase away the winter doldrums...that would be wonderful
This shawl is such a feast for the eyes of one who is so tired of looking at snow. Would LOVE to win this kit.
Love love love. I attempted to make a shawl once and it didn't come out right. I've stuck to socks ever since. But I'm willing to give it another try. I love the colors and the pattern is so beautiful.
Alkohawaii808 in ravelry
this is just so pretty. Just right to chase away the winter doldrums...that would be wonderful!
nikiknits on Ravelry
That's an awesome give-away!
I would love to make this shawl
luvsknittin on Ravelry
That's an awesome give-away!
I would love to make this shawl
luvsknittin on Ravelry
this is just so pretty. Just right to chase away the winter doldrums...that would be wonderful!
nikiknits on Ravelry
I am so into knitting shawls and this is so so stunning. WOW what a great work of ART.
msgb245 at gmail dot com
Aloha,
Luv, luv, luv KnitCircus yarns and have some in my stash (especially the Firefly collection).
Luv your patterns too and have the Yowza Weigh It series.
Great giveaway.
Mahalo.
Tagati on Ravelry
I happen to love gradients, so this is exactly my cup of tea! Thank you for the opportunity.
Virginia (txlady129 on Ravelry)
Lovely shawl. I would be thrilled to win the kit!
I am thestitchinwench on Ravelry. =)
Absolutely wonderful gradient. I really want to do a gradient and I haven't done one yet. I'd love to do this one.
Jane
So pretty! I love the pink to grey gradient. And beads!!! What a lovely way to show off that yarn!
RavID: marphia
What a lovely shawl! The colors are so soft and just gorgeous with the pattern. Thanks for the chance to win a kit. ~ Tiffany (bookchick29 on Rav)
This is perfect. It's motivating me to complete my gradient designs.
Julia, julsey on rav
What a beautiful pattern. I love the yarn colorway.
Lisa911 Rav ID
Such a lovely shawl and yarn. Awesome giveaway, thanks!!
This shawl is beyond beautiful!
Rav id: fromkersey
As soon as I saw the picture of this shawl I immediately thought of my mom, who turns 84 this May. She love to wear the shawls I make her and proudly tells everyone at church that her daughter made them. She would love this one!
Gorgeous Shawl! thanks for the chance to win. Rav name hearts812
kstokes812@yahoo.com
Susan you've created a true keepsake! I love the pink and grey gradient - so lovely! I would love the opportunity to win a Come What May kit!
Shelley
industrialvixen@shaw.ca
What a beautiful shawl for spring!
Jane (Rav ID: janeo)
Hi Susan, Thanks for the chance to win some of Jaala's beautiful yarn along with your pattern. I must hurry to finish my Yowsa 2 shawl to make room.
Lovely!
I loved this the minute I saw it in my pattern highlights on Ravelry but had to pause, having just bought pink and grey yarn for another shawl. Then I saw it was also offered in Emerald City! Boom! Ordered!
This shawl is so lovely! I would love to win a kit! Thank you for the opportunity! RavID jamadren
i absolutely love the colors and pattern, so beautiful
ravelry- uclangel422
Oh my! That is beautiful... thank you for the opportunity!
RAV ID: djw340
danawenrich@att.net
I really love this pattern and the yarn is just perfect. It would be great yo win!
So beautifull! I would love to knit this.
That would be a lovely project! And we all know I need more yarn....... :) Thank you, Susan and Jaala!
Oh so beautiful. It just has a dreamlike quality. I would love to have this on the needles! I'm flyingmonkeys on Ravelry.
This is beautiful!! Would love to win!
Purlbuckeye on Ravelry
I love this shawl and the yarn! Thank you for the giveaway.
Rav HollyBerries
What a beautiful design! Thanks for the chance.
RavID: craftmodern
Absolutely beautiful shawl, both yarn color and design. It's a winner and hope I am too!
This may move to the top of my list. Just so pretty. Pink is also a favorite color.
Pam. Rav id = pamk
Oooh, would love to try both this pattern and the yarn! Already on my second Yowza shawl right now.
Rav id TenaciousCleo
Please enter me I would love to win
what a lovely prize, fingers crossed that I am the lucky one.
Rav id: dairiona
It's lovely, thanks for designing it
(ufochamp)
Beautiful! Perfect for spring :-)
Mzklever on Rav
My that is stunning! Thank you for the chance to win.
Kuntzknit on ravelry
It just shouts, "Spring is coming!" It's gorgeous.
Beautiful yarn and pattern! I'm tired of knitting with gray and brown yarn (hats for husband and son. Ready for spring colors!!
So lovely! Rav ID. Annealden.
Beautiful gradient...Looks like a great knit.
kwoodie on Ravelry
Yummy!
Such a lovely pattern to welcome spring!
wonderful!
ravID: twinimama
A perfect combination of 3 things that I love: Susan B. Anderson, KnitCircus gradient yarn, and lace shawls!
I'm janelou on Ravelry.
What a beautiful shawl Pink and grays are my favorite colors.
oooh beautiful! Rav: scruffian
Oh, this is in my winter colors! All my accessories are pink, white, and/or gray. Your pattern and the yarn are both lovely.
Beautiful!
What an absolutely gorgeous shawl!!! I would love to have the chance to knit it- merey is my ravelry username.
Beautiful shawl and beautiful yarn! So pretty to see on the first day of spring... I can't wait to try both yarn and pattern soon. Thank you so much for the opportunity to win the shawl kit!
Ravelry ID: shinedivine
Both the colors of the yarn and the pattern are stunning. Just gorgeous.
Love it! (Lavendersheep on Ravelry)
I love the yarn n design, it will be nice to win the kit and knit it for my dearest mother for Mother Day
Gilliangcl
Beautiful shawl and beautiful colorway, could not have been a more perfect pairing. I can't wait to see KnitCircus in Chicago for YarnCon next month!
Rav Id: katiedidwhat
Beautiful! I love the gradient yarn.
Ravelry Id: Meemawroo
I love the pink and gray. That is one of my favorite combinations.
Maureen
tiggernelsie@yahoo.com
I love both the design and the yarn, the yarn colour is so beautiful, it will be nice if I would win the kits. I can knit the lovely shawl for my mom on Mother Day.
gilliangcl
Sprigtime to wear!
Nice giveaway…would love to win! Thanks for the chance to do so! gerscott at yahoo dot com
I just love the gradients from Knit Circus! I love this kit, and if I am not lucky enough to win it, I will probably buy one.
Rav ID: loopiedoo
Stunning! The pink and grey combination is perfect for spring. Thank you for hosting the give away.
Rav ID: fireside178
Beautiful shawl, the colors are so happy! Thanks for the chance to win.
Mamamustknit on Ralery
This would be great for me to knit for a new mother, my daughter had a dec. winter baby. they bought could use it.
so cute for a new bwby girl
What a lovely design! And I have wanted to try KnitCircus yarn for awhile, thanks for the chance to win!
A beautiful project for Spring. Thanks for the opportunity.
Ravelry: eastbayknitter
Happy Another SUNNY Snow-MELTING Day! :-D
I still have a meter-high glacier on my front lawn...
So my "horoscope" was saying that TODAY is suppose to be lucky for me..? We'll see!
'Tis a real beauty (both the yarn and the design!), and something my mother would surely appreciate as a birthday gift ;)
zinteyro on Ravelry
Beautiful yarn and matching pattern. Thanks! Rav: KathyH
If I Would win this lovely shawlkit I Would call my project peony shawl. My grandma had a peony in her Garden in exactly the Same pink and Bush Color...and I remind the Sweet scent of this spring flowers...
Such a sweet shawl...perfect for SPRING! My favorite pair of socks are knit with Knit Circus gradient yarn! All the shawls I have knitted are for fall/winter and I've never added beads so this would be the perfect shawl kit for me !!! I'm nannee over at Ravelry
What a beautiful shaw and such pretty yarn! I would love this kit! Rav Id - PamDKnits
Both beautiful - the yarn and the pattern!
Doorstopper on Ravelry
So beautiful - I would love to win a kit
Rav ID - hireable
Beautiful shawl & yarn!
Ravelry: gamegirljill
Wow, that is such a lovely shawl, and it looks amazing in those colors. I love it!
Very pretty shawl, rhanks for the chance to win it😊
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