Damson
I seem to have a never-ending supply of Malabrigo sock yarn in Eggplant. So far I’ve made Hömin and Simmer Dim shawls with my stash and I think I still have enough left for one more project!
This is Ysolda Teague’s Damson from Whimsical Little Knits 2 – I love the scalloped shape and simple lace pattern. It also offers a fair amount of garter stitch goodness.
I can’t help but think of the poor Damson plum tree at my parents’ place in BC when I think of this pattern. This black bear may look innocent but he not only devoured all the plums on the tree but snapped the trunk and killed it before taking a nice long nap. My dad has since planted a replacement Damson… likely more appealing to the bears than the last!
[Top two photos courtesy of Christopher; bottom photo courtesy of my dad]
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Tags: 100% wool, fingering weight, lace, Malabrigo, Merino wool, purple, shawlette, Sock, Whimsical Little Knits, Ysolda Teague
October 9th, 2011 at 2:33 pm
A bear in the backyard! I’d be too petrified to get the camera. You can tell I’m not Canadian!
The Damson shawl looks beautiful. I love the colour. I’m also knitting one of Isolda designs, a small Ishbel. Hopefully I’ll be able to finish to enjoy during the Autumn!
October 14th, 2011 at 11:19 am
Oh I love your bear. Your Dad’s poor tree though!
This shawl is fantastic!
October 16th, 2011 at 8:03 pm
Looks so good ! I too love the eggplant Mal, it’s beautiful !
I can not imagine what it would be like to have a bear in your backyard..lol ..he does look cute though
November 1st, 2011 at 9:54 pm
Love the colour of the shawl.
Bear looks scary.
November 27th, 2011 at 12:37 pm
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