Twig Shawl

This is the Twig Shawl from TinCanKnits. You can purchase the pattern on Ravelry.

The pattern calls for DK yarn with a tension of 20 stitches = 4”. In my mind you can use a DK weight yarn or go to a worsted weight yarn on a 4.5mm needle. It might make the shawl slightly larger but that isn’t a bad thing. Here are some yarn choices. Please do a swatch before you start. TinCanKnits used a 3.5mm needle and 3.75mm needle. To get the tension I think you will need at least a 3.75mm and 4mm needle.

DK

• Arranmore Light
• Estelle Superwash Merino DK
• Rowan Felted Tweed (slightly thinner but it would work)
• The new Donegal Twists from Baa Ram Ewe

Worsted Weight

• Rios
• Cascade 220 Superwash Merino

I was tired this afternoon and couldn’t bring myself to stock shelves. Instead I pulled out a ball of Kathmandu Fingering (colour 15) and some Lykke Flight needles. This is Joji’s MKAL. I wanted to see how the shawl would look in a solid colour. I also wanted to try the Flight needles. 

The points of the needles are extremely sharp. For most people that isn’t a bad thing. I know Wannietta would love these needles. It’s not the best for me - I push with my finger and stab myself. I can say that the needles are really nice to knit with. They slide nicely. I don’t have enough knit to go over the join yet. I’ll let you know tomorrow.

The Price is Right is on so I’m moving to my knitting chair.