Dazzle Shawl

 

This lovely, comfortable shawl is made from yarn that I purchased at the Stitches West Convention.  It comes from Newtons Yarn Company  http://www.newtons.com/yarns.htm  and is a blend of rayon, superwash wool, and metallic yarn.  It's super soft, which is unusual for a yarn with a metallic component.  It also drapes very nicely, so it's just a joy to wear!

Detail view

The pattern is a simple mesh pattern, leaving the shawl open and lacy, so it works well even in warmer weather.   It's long enough to wrap around your shoulders, so it will keep you warm from the chilly evening air.

It's hard to see the sparkle in the yarn in these photos, but there is a nice thread of sparkly purple running through the fabric, so it looks almost as if there are beads imbedded in the yarn.  It makes the shawl perfect for some special event, but it's sooooo comfortable, you'll never want to take it off!  Check it out at my Etsy store
http://www.etsy.com/listing/97001869/dazzle-lace-shawl.