So I fell in love with a shawl design (www.ravelry.com)

submitted 2 months ago by Bunbury@feddit.nl to c/crochet@lemmy.ca

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I am a complete beginner and I can tell that this is anything but a beginner pattern. Obviously this shouldn’t be the first project I attempt. However, could some of you maybe give me an idea of how ridiculous it would be to try this as one of my first 5 or so projects for example? How much experience would I need to work myself up to this? It looks so complicated.

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[-] Bunbury@feddit.nl 2 points 2 months ago

Ooooh, now that’s a great idea. This works especially well because I spin my own wool yarn on a drop spindle. That means I often make rather small amounts of yarn at a time. Those should be just about enough for 1-2 of those squares. If I vary the thickness of the yarn for the different squares seaming is going to be a bit awkward, but I’ll get over it. Thanks!

[-] StillPaisleyCat@startrek.website 2 points 2 months ago

Just be sure to wash and block before connecting the blocks.

[-] Bunbury@feddit.nl 2 points 2 months ago

Thanks! I wouldn’t have thought of that. I’d have joined first and washed later. Makes sense that they’ll behave differently when washed though.

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