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This week I finished crocheting Pierrot’s Outing Shawl pattern and I had to share it with you because it’s turned out beautifully!
I came across this pattern because I had two skeins of Knitsch 4ply sock yarn in a gorgeous teal colourway called Sinatra that was too amazing to sit in my yarn cupboard. Sinatra’s not just a flat teal colour, it has different depths of tealness that looks amazing. Anyhow, I went searching on Ravelry for a suitable pattern and came across the Outing Shawl. It turns out that this was a yarn-pattern combo that was made in heaven because I only had a little bit of yarn left over and the finished product looks and feels beautiful. I must say that although it’s called a shawl it’s size is more of a scarf in my opinion.
This scarf is perfectly suited for wrapping around your neck when the weather is not warm but it’s not cold either – like when the air conditoning in the office is a tad cool or to combat the evening chill when you’re out enjoying the end of the day. Even though the Outing Scarf is light, delicate and lacy I was surprised by how warm it feels around my neck.
Here are my top tips for making the Outing Scarf:
This is what the finished scarf looks like before blocking:
This is what the finished scarf looks like after blocking:
Blocking does amazing things doesn’t it!
When I made my Outing Scarf I blocked it by soaking it for 15 minutes, rolling it in a towel to remove the excess water and then I pinned it out and left it to dry. I’ve since bought a set of blocking wires from Yay! for Yarn called the blocKit. I would now use the rigid wires from this kit in addition to pinning because it will create a more even edge.
You can find my finished scarf on Ravelry here.
With love,
Lynda.
P.S. Check out the second outing scarf I made using cotton here – it’s great for adding a bit of colour and life during the warmer months.
Hi! I’m Lynda (she/her) and I’m the lady behind Homelea Lass.
I’m here to help you improve your crochet skills and to help you find peace and happiness in your creative time.
In 2012 I was knocked down by debilitating chronic fatigue that put an end to my blossoming career as a Civil Engineer and Project Manager.
Early on in my illness, I discovered that I could crochet without draining my energy, so I spent my days crocheting, researching yarns and designing – this is how Homelea Lass was born.
My experience with chronic illness has guided me to combine my passion for exceptional design and crochet. I’ve developed a way of crocheting that’s enjoyable, easy to understand, and maximises it’s relaxing and wellbeing properties.
As my healing journey has progressed, Homelea Lass has grown, and I feel blessed that I can share my love of Australian merino wool, chunky crochet and creativity with you.