Simmer Dim Shawl
I can’t think of another time when I’ve cast off a project and immediately started another one of the same design. I wanted to make Simmer Dim as soon as designer Gudrun Johnston posted photos of it on her blog in a colourway called True Blood. The pattern came to mind recently because I’m so darn excited about the new season of True Blood starting next weekend! I had the perfect skein of red in my stash — Dream in Color Smooshy in In Vino Veritas. Done! And I love it.
And here is the second version that immediately followed the first — this time in Malabrigo Yarn Sock in Eggplant.
This pattern has a really interesting construction, and one that makes it suitable for subway/ bus/ streetcar knitting! It begins with the centre triangle and then you pick up stitches on either side to start the semi-circular lace edging. Addictive, obviously!
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[Photos courtesy of Christopher]
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Tags: 100% wool, Dream in Color, fingering weight, Gudrun Johnston, lace, Malabrigo, Merino wool, purple, red, shawl, Smooshy, Sock, The Shetland Trader
June 19th, 2011 at 9:38 pm
Beautiful! Of course, I love the grey, though I love you in the red! True Blood indeed!
June 19th, 2011 at 10:52 pm
Good idea that shawl!! It looks very nice! Bravo!
June 20th, 2011 at 2:53 am
Soooooo pretty BOTH versions !
I too love this one and is in my faves “to do” amongst all the others on my long list.. lol. Simple shawl with a very pretty border, Gudrun is a very talented designer – I love her work.
The shawls look lovely on you Laura – great colours !
June 20th, 2011 at 3:41 pm
i love it! gorgeous
i love true blood too 
June 23rd, 2011 at 10:14 am
Both shawls look beautiful. I also like Gudrun’s designs very much. The red one is my favourite, if you ask!
November 26th, 2011 at 10:43 pm
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