Knitting With Handspun

 

I decided I wanted to knit something other than Capture the Moment this past weekend, so I cast on a new project.  (I'm actually really impressed with myself right now as I wanted to cast on three new projects, but I restrained myself - go me!)  This is Nardoo and I'm knitting it in my Dark Chrysalis handspun.

The way the fiber was dyed and spun, only about the first third was gray, then there was a short section with gray and a few muted colors, and then the rest was the colorful section.  I knew this would be perfect for a shawl where the rows get longer and longer as you go - either a traditional triangle shawl or an elongated triangle shawl.  I chose the Nardoo pattern because I thought it would give me a decent sized shawl with my single skein of yarn.  It's basically a fancy mesh stitch pattern, so simple to work.  At this point, I'm just starting the colorful section.  It's still unblocked obviously, but it's so fun to see the colors emerge from the gray section!

Now, if I can just stay focused on this and my cardigan without getting distracted by new, shiny projects...