As soon as it starts to cool down I feel like diving into my yarn basket to start a new knitting or crochet project. Last year I had just finished a couple of tricky knits so I was looking for something that I could sit and do without too much thought.
Looking through my collection of Simply Crochet mags a shawl caught my eye. I set off and enjoyed making the first one so much I made a second and gifted them to my Mum and my Mum in law for Mothers Day!
The two stitches used are a V-stitch and a shell stitch and once you get the hang of those you are set.
The red version was an 80% wool 20% acrylic blend and the grey was 100% merino and they were both a 5 ply. I prefer the merino to work with but I think the wool/acrylic might wash and wear a little better.
I hope the Mums are enjoying them and if you are looking for a sweet Mothers Day gift I think a Lacy Shawl is hard to beat!