Shawl knitting offers a wonderful way to experiment with different techniques, yarns, and textures while creating a beautiful and wearable piece. From simple garter stitch shawls to intricate lace patterns and colorwork designs, shawl knitting allows for endless creativity. Whether you’re looking for a cosy wrap to keep warm or a delicate accessory to add to your wardrobe, shawl knitting is a satisfying and rewarding project for knitters of all levels. Grab your yarn and needles, and dive into the world of shawl knitting today!
Completing a hand-knit shawl is a gratifying moment for any knitter. However, before you can proudly display your creation, there’s one crucial step left: blocking. Blocking is the process of shaping and setting your stitches to achieve the best possible outcome. Wet blocking, in particular, READ MORE
Although incorporating beads into your knitting projects may seem intimidating at first, I assure you that it is a technique that can be easily mastered and is highly rewarding. The transformation it brings to your final creation is truly remarkable! By incorporating beading into your READ MORE
Adding a lifeline to your knitting can be beneficial for several reasons. A lifeline is a thread or yarn that is threaded through a row of stitches as a safety measure, typically done with a contrasting color12. Here are a few reasons why adding a READ MORE
If you’ve been following along with the rhyFlower Brand for a while, you know we love an applied bind-off at the end of a shawl. One thing we don’t love though is turning our work for 10 or so stitches – this is why we READ MORE
Having designed a shawl or two, we’ve had to do a lot of binding off. This is our preferred bind-off for shawls, giving enough stretch to block lace out nicely while still leaving a nice clean edge. When binding off for shawls, it is important READ MORE
