Spring Shawls

Yes, knitwear is functional.  It keeps us warm. But sometimes it's nice if it keeps us just a little warm.  Lightweight yarn, knitted into simple delicate shawls, provides the right amount of warmth and comfort on those first days of spring when the sun has come out but it's still chilly.  I usually don't dress warmly enough due to my excitement that spring is here!  But then find that it isn't actually here yet.  Wearing a lightweight type of neck scarf, I can act less cold even if my toes are freezing in my sandals and my ankles could use sock coverage. At least my neck and shoulders are warm!

Handspun and handknit wool and tencel.
Wool is dyed by the reaction of copper and ammonia.

Two-ply handspun

These shawls can be folded over and worn as scarves with the triangle point in the front or the back.  Stretch them width-wise and wrap them twice around or stretch them length-wise for a traditional shawl style worn down over the shoulders.

These two items are available for purchase by email or on my etsy site.  They are handspun and all natural fibers.  See them at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/EmolynKnits

Emolynknits on Etsy

This fall you can find my work at my shop on Etsy.  I have my handknit hats and a new line of handspun scarves for this fall.  There is a lot to be excited about.

More to come. Keep in touch!

Knitting Wonderland

As I'm sure you know, we've seen more snow than usual this winter. On the news I've been hearing, "Oh this blasted snow!" while others have been saying "We've had a hard winter." I have to admit that all the while I have been saying "This is best time of year for knitters!"

Today my dear mother and I were leaving the house for an afternoon jaunt. We layered up and I met her at the door. "Wait a sec mom," I said "Look at all the handmade knitwear we're wearing!" I puller her outside into the sunshine (though it snowed all evening this morning beheld the bluest of skies) and I gave my dad the camera. We had to get a picture of our knitwear in use. And worn all at once - might I add.

My mom and I were wearing ten knitted items. My mother had on one of her hand spun, dyed, and knitted vests under a sweater made by the same mastered skill. She also wore socks and a hat which she made and a pair of mittens one of her students so sweetly gave her. I was wearing my own socks and sweater with a scarf and hat made by my mom and mittens made by my aunt Suz. We were well suited for the walk. Actually, once we got going I realized I was a little too warm and had to take a layer off. The least I can say is we were two very happy knitters! Now we just need knitted long-johns.