Remember in an earlier post when I said that I would like to try the Bamboo Ewe from Stitch Nation for Debbie Stoller? Â I have casted on for the Morning Frost Shawl from the Stitch Nation- Collection 1 and have about 22″ done. Â That’s almost 50% finished. Â I tell you what, this is such an easy pattern it’s not funny. Â Four row repeat, two of which are pearling, the other two are the same with the exception of the first few stitches. Â I almost feel like I’m cheating it’s so simple. Â And yet it is just lovely.
As for the yarn… it is a four ply, soft to the touch, has a soft sheen compliments of the bamboo, and from what I can tell will block out very nicely. Â In short, I like it. Â I am using colorway 5510, Beach Glass (which is what the book calls for) and the soft green/blue is so calming at the end of the day. Â Another + for Red Heart.
I want to tell you just a bit more about the book, as well.  It’s got 13 projects in it- two of which are crochet.  There are two sweaters, and a car coat that I really like, in addition to the shawl.  If I knew how to crochet I would already be making the Gardening at Night crochet bag because it is cute, cute, cute!  Mind you, there are no mind-blowing new techniques, but that is not what this little book is all about. It has very do-able projects using simple lace, cables, and Fair Isle- all rated “Intermediate”. I would consider this a good next step type of book for someone looking for everyday type of knits. All in all, this is not a bad deal for $4.99.
I had no clue that those flowers were actually crocheted. I thought it was a knitted bag, with felted flowers appliqued on. I might attempt it after the Origami Bag class in March. Plus, I’m envious of your progress on the Morning Frost. Can’t wait to see it in person again.