Patterns- la Boheme Shawl
This is my crochet version of the "Famous" Shawl from Fiesta Yarns. It is a simple pattern, crocheted from the bottom up. I will be experimenting some more with this pattern in some other Fiesta Yarns in my stash. I used 2 skeins of La Boheme in the color "Sandstone". This is some of the first yarn I ever bought, and I have been saving it for something special. It has a lovely sheen from the rayon and the mohair is soft and warm.
I did not have any of the problems others have reported with this yarn. Specifically, I have been told by knitters that the two strands become misaligned and the colors don't match. It must be a problem unique to knitting and this yarn. I used a rather large hook (6.5mm) (K), and never had any trouble at all. I steam blocked with a press cloth and the iron on a low temperature setting.
This shawl is as light as air. It is also warm. I wore it around my neck all winter. I will make more. Easy as pie and would work well with any mohair blend yarn.
I decided not to add fringe like the knitted version has. It uses a lot more yarn and I didn't want all the extra length. I wanted a shorter version so I could wrap it around my neck and use it to keep the wind from getting inside my collar. It worked very well for this.
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