I’ve knit a few West Knits Shawls now. I’ve found the patterns easy to follow even though the finished product might seem complex when first looking at it.
The Completed West Knits Shawls
Vulpix
The first West Knits Shawl I knit, which was also the first West Knits pattern I tried, was Vulpix. Although seeming complex the patterns are surprisingly easy to follow. I hope that I can also master the art of writing patterns for the ‘Adventurous Beginner’.
Vulpix was a custom order for my boss’s brother. He was happy with the result and I enjoyed the process. It knit up quickly.
Fantastitch
When I first joined Instagram I was seeing the Fantastitch pop up a lot. Because I was really inspired by what I was seeing, I wanted to do my own.
I’d had a positive experience knitting Vulpix and Fantastitch was no different. I’d say it was one of the most fun things to knit and the gorgeous yarn just really perks me up!
Slipstravaganza MKAL 2020 – Silver Fox
Because I had so much fun with the Fantastich, I wanted to join in on the Slipstravaganza MKAL.
Slipstravaganza MKAL 2020 – Dirty Mustard
At this point in my life I was newly disabled having found out that I have cyst in my spinal cord and I was unable to work at a job I loved. I am a work-a-holic and being so limited by my body, I decided to push myself with this MKAL by knitting two versions of the same pattern.
It was a real boost to my confidence! As a result of finishing the two shawls, I didn’t feel useless and incapable. I didn’t feel weak or helpless. I’m glad I challenged myself!
Winterlights Hiberknitalong 2020
MKAL Season Fever breezed on and suddenly it was Hiberknitalong Season! I of course joined in again. I had a lot of trouble with the bubble sections. I’d say due to potato brain. So I didn’t enjoy knitting this one as much as the others.
The lessened enjoyment could also be due to the yarn I was using which was stash yarn that continuously split.
Future West Knits Shawls That I’m Planning to Knit
Waiting for the West Knits Shawl MKAL 2021
I’ve signed up for the West Knits MKAL 2021 Shawlography. However, I’m still deciding on my yarn palette. I’m sure September will pass by quickly and then October Cast On will be upon us!
Are you joining the MKAL??
Speckle & Pop Jacket
I want to knit a Speckle & Pop Jacket for my younger brother. I think the energy will really suit my younger brother’s vibe. I’ll be using lots of scrap and stash yarn but don’t really have a cast on date set for this one.
Starflanket
Of course I have to try to knit a West Knits Blanket! I’ve got a bunch of acrylic blend sport yarn I got on sale a while back that I could probably use. Although I want to knit this one, I’m still undecided on the yarn and as a result don’t have a date for cast on for this one either.
