We were in the middle of moving, well…paused in the middle of moving and I saw the knitting pattern for this shawl on instagram. I knew it was just the perfect gift for a dear friend who was about to celebrate her 60th birthday. For some nuts reason, I figured it would be a quick project that I would easily complete in time for the party. It was not, but that is entirely my fault and as usual, my over reaching ambition to challenge myself.
Read MoreHello and welcome to a rather unexpected post. Maybe it’s the weather, maybe it’s the book, maybe it’s an inspiring instagram post or maybe it is just a warning - that this project can become addictive! Whatever, a woolly scarf in July?
Read MoreIf you are wondering what a ‘Capelet’ is (and I didn’t know at first) it’s a small cape that usually just covers the shoulders. They seem to have been quite popular in the 1920s and 30s. Over the last few years, poncho’s have been very popular and they do make sense, keeping you warm but allowing your arms freedom of movement. A capelet is much the same, but shorter and sort of somewhere in between a cowl and a poncho. Living in an old stone house in Yorkshire, I confess it can get quite chilly in winter and these are the perfect solution and they have such a vintage vibe too.
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