Isn’t that a great name for a yarn? Last week I shared my spoils from Festiwool which included this beauty ‘Christmas is Coming’ by Rosie’s Moments.
It’s so festive, it makes me happy every time I look at it! I have been itching to wind it up and cast something on this week, but have been super disciplined and finished my yak shawl first 🙂
Here it is ready to be blocked tomorrow.
So now that’s off the needles I went ahead and wound up the Christmas yarn today – see how it sparkles?
I have since been trawling through Ravelry looking at shawl patterns that will show off this beauty, and I just can’t make up my mind…
You will see from the pictures above that the colour changes are fast and frequent so I want something fairly simple that will let the yarn do the talking…and I have narrowed it down to these 5 designs…
What I love about this design is that the lace pattern looks like little Christmas trees 🙂 I think they may get lost in the yarn though…
This shawl is such a beautiful shape and the stitch patterns will show off the yarn perfectly.
I love, love, LOVE this stunning and unusual design! I won’t have enough yarn to make the full size wrap though so it will probably end up more of a scarf.
A simple, squishy garter stitch shawl with a pretty loop edging, this could work nicely 🙂
Filigree Shawl and Scarf by Michele Bernstein
Finally a lovely classic shawl with just the right amount of lacework. And I do love lacework…
I knit up a swatch to see how the yarn works: 15 rows of garter st, 15 rows stockinette, 1 knit row and a leafy lace pattern (please forgive the bad photo)
What do you think? Which pattern would you choose for this yarn?
Any suggestions will be gratefully received as I really cannot make up my mind!
Happy knitting x
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It’s a very bright and busy festive yarn jem, and I would think any lace work might just get lost in it – the plainer styles might just suit it better. I agree with you about the Miss Winkle – and the bit of sparkle will add to the simpler style. I really like the edging on it too 🙂 Them’s my thoughts for what they are worth. xoxo
Thanks for your comment Pauline, I love lacework but agree with you – it will probably get lost in this yarn. I am intrigued with the edging on Miss Winkle, I like to learn something new when I make a pattern so it would definitely tick that box!
I’m with Miss Winkle too. Garter stitch usually shows off variegated yarn so well. And yes, I agree a pretty lace pattern will probably get lost. My question though is, will you get bored with all that garter stitch?
Thank you, I was thinking the same about all the garter stitch, but at least it should knit up quite quick and the edging should keep it interesting!
I favour Miss Winkle too. The yarn will hide lace designs. The edging on Miss Winkle is a bit different too 🙂
Thank you 🙂 I am going to go with Miss Winkle, I’m intrigued by that edging!
Me too – look forward to seeing your finished project!
I think Miss Winkle would look fabulous and Christmassy. Great Choice. Tonnes of luck with it.
Thank you! I’ve started it and it’s looking good so far 🙂
Gorgeous yarn and shawl patterns Jem. Reckon you’ve chosen the right pattern to really set this off. Looking forward to seeing the end result and hope you get it done before the festivities begin.
Thanks Nicky, it’s coming on nicely and hoping to get it finished this weekend!