Good books lead you forward

Now the whole shawl I designed is finished. The shawl feels warm and luxurous. I am sure I will use it many times in the future. But I do my best not to spoil it in the daily use.

The book that helped me to learn crocheting is Norwegian Tove Fevang's Helt enkel hekling. It's English version is called Totally simple crochet and it is brand new translation in English. I think it comes out in May 2011.

I have other books about crocheting. Also one given me years ago by my grand mother who did a lot crochet. But all these books are so complicated and confusing. I really can recommend this Tove Fevang's book if you need to learn to crochet. It has very simple and easy instructions with good photos. It includes very first basic skills but has also challenging projects if you want more. What is the best in this book? Well, in it everything needed is explained in the way I can understand it all. This book helped me to design my own shawl and what's the most important -to make it.
 

This is the shawl I designed and knit to fit with my dress to warm my shoulders. The size is  approximately 46cm x 115cm. It weights almost 150g. Even though I used expencive materials total cost is 36€ which is relatively small mount of money when we talk about shawl made of silk and mohair. If you do it yourself you save a lot of money. This is easy project to make and anyone who can or want to learn the basics of knitting and crocheting will succeed well. You just need to deside how wide and tall you want it to be. And because it comes to your shoulders it will suit well anyway. Shawl is also multi useable and last forever if you won't wash it in the wrong way.

Crochet edges make the last finished impression and good contrast to furry mohair knit. The yarn I used for crocheting has not mohair or any other furry material at all so it is also easier to crochet. Black shade is a bit demanding for a beginner but if I managed -you can make it too!