It took me almost as long to mend in the ends than it took me to finish knitting this shawl. I wasn't too sure about the lumpy shape of the finished piece before blocking.
I really like the squiggle effect. But all those color changes! Four different colors make for beatufule work and lots of ends.
Like usual, I went with wet blocking to get a dramatic shape. This helped get rid of the lumpy bits and brought out the squiggles. It also made the shawl a shawl shape and size. I was concerned it wouldn't be big enough. I shouldn't have been concerned.
Scrunched up it makes a vibrant neck warmer.
Draped it is even more stunning. Overall an easy pattern to follow.
Pattern:
Squiggle and Stripe by Stephen West
Tools and supplies (affiliate links):
Addi Turbo circular knitting needle size 15
Knitter's Pride circular knitting needle size 4
Knit Picks Hawthorne
Blocking tools:
Blocking mats: Balance From Puzzle Exercise Mat with EVA Foam Interlocking Tiles
Blocking wires: Knit Picks Lace Blocking Wires & T-Pins
Knit blockers: Knitter's Pride Knit Blockers & Pin Kit
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