This crescent shaped shawl is worked from the bottom up, and features the signature Ball & Skein Cobblestone pattern for the border. The construction includes a simple short row technique using decreases with no need to wrap and turn. We’re now showing it in two versions. We like them both, but we’ve fallen for the feel of the lighter gauge with the extra color.
The DK version can be worked with any DK weight yarn, and works up great using variegated yarns. Cathay 4 Streak gave us a delightful structure with enough drape for the piece.
The sport/light DK weight version uses 3 colors, and is wider and a bit shorter than the DK weight version. For this version we chose Serena from Manos del Uruguay which gives you lots of drape and is perfect for a lighter look and feel. The fact that it’s a fair trade yarn from a Woman’s cooperative is a big bonus!
SKILLS USED
-Knit & purl, cast on & bind off
-Increasing, decreasing
-Speciality BO: Stretchy bind off (see notes in technique section) -Short rows using simple decreases
Authenticity. Heritage. Organic. Fair Trade. Family Owned. Local. Independent. All these words are compelling to us, not only as fiber fans, but as members of a community.
Since 1978 the Ball & Skein has been in the town of Cambria and we’re delighted to continue bringing you the best values and highest quality products from the US and around the world that reflect our shared values. We appreciate all of your support and kindness as we work to provide the best experience we can.
Manos del Uruguay, around since 1968 is a certified Fair Trade yarn owned by the women that work as artisans in the cooperatives. Purchases of their yarn directly address their ability to remain in their villages and support their families.
Berroco and Jagger are multi generational New England companies that each have over 100 years of experience in the yarn world.
Trendsetter was started by Barry Klein and his mother over 30 years ago. They not only source some of the most beautiful and unique yarns largely from Italy, they also bring us Cardiff Cashmere, spun in a small, family mill that only spins cashmere.
Prism, Mountain Colors, and Mrs Crosby are more examples of small, independent hand dyers we’re delighted to carry in the shop.
Addi needles and Brittany needles are more multi-generation stories that, in our opinion, bring the quality and value that is unsurpassed in the industry.
In the shop we have over a ton of yarn as well as a million stories. We're delighted to continue this tradition for fiber fans everywhere.
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Annie and the whole Ball & Skein family
