So here I am, two hours into my latest enterprise – I’m taking part in a CAL by Black Sheep Wools making a shawl designed by the talented Lisa Cook of Lisa’s Attik. I had thought originally of a cake by Crochet_uk.co.uk but it wasn’t turning out as I wished, probably because the original pattern has been made with a Sheepjes Whirls and the Twister I have here is a similar yarn – twisted and not simply 4-ply. I am more than a little sorry because I am still looking for a great pattern for the Winchester cake, but this is not it I guess. Moreover, this Twister cake I have recently bought reminds me of the colours of tea (not the peppermint one though! more a lemon-y one I guess) and I reckon it’s appropriate. Stay with me to see how it turns out!
A CAL worth my salt!
So… I started the Anna’s Tales CAL by K.A.M.E. Crochet I had never joined a CAL before and I really wanted to try my hand at this pattern. I happened to have a suitable yarn cake on hand, and here is my progress – parts 1 and 2. I am really enjoying this pattern; although some counting is in order, the stitches Krisztina uses are all my favourites and the texture is amazing <3. Now the Christmas holidays are over, my progress on Part 3 is slightly slower, but I’ll post updates here soon! If you want to join the…