Betwixtmas Make-A-Long | More Tips
Have you already cast on the Betwixtmas shawl? Could you not resist that sumptuous hank of Fyberspates Vivacious 4ply? There is only so long that you can stroke and stare at yarn before it simply has to be on your needles, we understand. If you are waiting for the Betwixtmas period (in-between Christmas and New Year) well done for resisting!Before you do begin, have you read the shawl designer, Bronagh Miskelly's guest blog post? For anyone who is unsure about knitting a flat piece of knitting on circular needles, it is really easy to do. You use your circular needle like it is two straight needles. Watch our video of Barbara below.
If the yarn has caught your eye it is King Cole Riot DK that Barbara popped on the needles for this demo.
If you haven't already, it might be worth practicing the cast on method with a half ball /oddment from your stash. Prior to casting on with your chosen Betwixtmas shawl yarn. We have put together a little video to give you an idea of how this should look when you are doing it too.
Don't forget to join in the chat for the Betwixtmas shawl on our Black Sheep Make-A-Long Facebook group.