The Skovbund Shawl is Finished!
The Skovbund Shawl is finished! Since this is my first shawl and since it turned out, in my opinion, perfectly 😉, I just have to share my process and thoughts.
About the Shawl
The Skovbund Shawl is a design by fibertales, a Danish designer. Her Instagram account is a visual delight. Her work combines skill and taste, and I was eager to knit something she created. I chose the Skovbund Shawl.
As you know, I usually knit socks, gloves, and mittens – that’s my comfort zone, my therapy, my way to relax. Knitting a shawl was a step outside my usual projects, and I’m so glad I took it.
The Yarn
As I mentioned in my previous post, I chose the same yarn recommended by fibertales in her pattern: Knitting for Olive Merino and Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair, both in the Bark colorway. I’m so happy I got to work with this yarn. It’s a tactile joy from the very first stitch. Incredibly soft, delicate, light, and warm all at once. I just didn’t want to put my knitting down.
The Process
I took my time knitting this shawl, savoring the experience. Just a few rows a day. This process is completely different from knitting socks: the rhythm, the speed, the feelings. Socks are usually about speed for me, but this shawl was about slowing down and enjoying the journey. I took the project with me on vacation to my beloved Latvia, but during those two weeks, I only pulled it out to snap a few pictures by the sea 😁. I finished it back home in Finland.
Curiously
I used the same needle size as the pattern designer and the same yarn. Of course, our knitting tension is different, but I was surprised by how much. The designer used four skeins each of merino and mohair, but I only needed three of each. That’s quite a difference, even considering our tension isn’t the same. And my shawl measures only 145 cm in wingspan, whereas the designer’s is 180 cm. Next time, I’ll probably make some adjustments because I want the shawl to be larger so I can really wrap myself in it.
In any case, I don’t want to let go of this shawl, and honestly, I’m eagerly waiting for autumn so I can wear it throughout the long fall-winter season in Finland. For now, I’m just admiring it and feeling a bit amazed – who knew my hands could create something so beautiful.
