Swallowtail - Take 2

Here's the start of my 2nd Swallowtail by Evelyn A Clark, I really enjoy this pattern I have to admit.....

The photo isn't very good colourwise but the yarn is from Yarn Treehouse. I have only good things to say about both the yarn and the seller. Her prices are reasonable for both yarn and postage and the service is good.

The yarn is lovely to knit with and this will be the 3rd time I've knit with it. My 1st Swallowtail was done with her Lace Merino Classic (which I dyed myself) and then recently I knit Hanami with the same Lace Merino Print as the current Swallowtail. In all three cases I have wound two balls together and knit with the yarn held double thoughout to give the correct guage.... In the case of the Lace Merino Print as the colour changes are very subtle and gradual it doesn't really cause any problems that the two yarns when held together are at different colour changes, in my opinion it creates a whole new different colourway.....

Heartland Shawl by Evelyn A Clark

Here you go finally photos of my birthday gift I treated myself to... It's the Heartland Shawl Kit designed by Evelyn A Clark for the first Wild Fibers Magazine with which she won 1st prize. The yarn is American Buffalo 2ply yarn (100%) which I purchased from Sharon (who couldn't have been more helpful) at Loom n Essence.






I'm really looking forward to doing this shawl. I love Evelyn Clark's designs, she's one talented lady. The yarn is soooo soft and a beautiful chocolate brown colour. The pattern is called "Bison Tracks Lace" meant to symbolize the Bison tracks and the edging is called "River of Life"