Hi, Knitters,
The gorgeous new Sonora shawl by Kirsten Kapur has captured my attention and all I can think about is casting one on for myself. Kirsten graciously accepted my invitation to design a shawl for Barrett Wool Co. and when the finished shawl arrived in the mail I could not get enough of it. It is my favorite shawl. The shawl takes 3 skeins of Home Fingering Weight. Two skeins of a main color and one skein of a contrasting color.
The Sonora pattern is on sale for $4.00 right now with the code: SONORA
The code is good on Ravelry and Barrett Wool Co.
The sale is on now through Sunday, April 30, 2017! On May 1, 2017, the pattern price will be set at $5.50.
We took the shawl to the Grand Canyon with us in hopes of getting a couple good photos to use for the pattern. We got more than a few. The shawl seemed so at home in the setting. It was a blustery day but when we took the photos the wind didn't affect us at all. My son's girlfriend modeled the shawl and she really is a natural in front of the camera. How lucky am I to be surrounded by such wonderful young women in my family? I absolutely love it.
The day was sun-kissed and the beautifully scenic photos only added to the happy mood.
Kirsten Kapur has some of the most beautiful designs. If you aren't following her you really should. Here are some of her links:
Drop Dead Easy Knits (Kirsten's first book! I have a project in here, too.)
The shawl is worked completely in garter stitch, not a purl to be found. The diamond pattern is done with slipped stitches and uses only one color at a time. I can't wait to try this stitch pattern! It looks like so much fun. Even the lace border is done in garter stitch. Kirsten Kapur is one of my favorite designers because her work is beautiful, fun to knit, and the end result is always stunning and wearable.
This is the perfect spring knitting project! I'm casting on this weekend.... now for what colors to use.
The shawl in the photos is knit in the color Bluff for the main color and Morning Sky for the contrast color.
Over at Barrett Wool Co., we are so excited to be fully stocked again with our Home Yarn Collection. All of our 100% American Wool in fingering and worsted weight are back in stock.
And just a reminder, we are celebrating by offering free U.S. shipping for any purchase of 3 or more skeins starting now and running through the end of the day on Sunday, April 30, 2017. You don't need a coupon code, the free shipping will be automatically calculated into your order.
I'll leave you with this gorgeous photo of the Grand Canyon taken by my son. Indescribable.
Have a great weekend, everyone! Happy knitting and happy spring to you all.
xo ~ susan