Monday, May 24, 2021

Meet the Torch Lily Shawl

I'm happy to announce that I've published a new pattern this month: the Torch Lily Shawl.

Torch Lily is a quick and lacy crescent-shaped shawl that combines chain loops and v-stitches for an openwork effect. The striking beaded edging was inspired by the flower for which the pattern is named. (Beads can be replaced with picots if desired; instructions for this are included in the pattern.) 

Torch Lily was designed for gradients, but will also look lovely in a solid or tonal yarn. It's easily customized for size, and adaptable to any yarn weight. 400 yards of sport, sock, or light dk weight yarn will make a pretty shoulder wrap (as in the teal/orange sample above); for a larger shawl with a deeper neck curve, try 600 - 800 yards (the green sample below used about 830 yards).

The Torch Lily Shawl pattern is available here in my Ravelry Store. Enjoy 25% off the pattern price until May 31st by using the coupon code MAYLILY at checkout.

(Note: Some Ravelry users have reported visual stress, eyestrain, ocular migraines, and other neurological reactions since the site's redesign last year. If you are prone to any of these symptoms, please be careful.)

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Here's a little information on the yarns I used for my Torch Lily shawls:

Teal/Orange Sample: Highlands Stitchery 17 Micron Merino Fingering (100% merino wool, 426 yds per 115 gm), Teal and Orange Gradient.

This beautifully soft and vibrant yarn was hand-dyed by Robbin of Highlands Stitchery in British Columbia, Canada. Check out Robbin's Etsy shop for more yarny goodness. I was really pleased with her quality, pricing, communication, and service. (Is this a Shameless Product Review? Why yes, yes it is.)

Green sample: Cotton Kings Twirls (100% cotton, 875 yds per 200 gm), Emerald 07.

Cotton Kings Twirls is an unplied gradient yarn that takes a bit of getting used to (it's like crocheting with four lengths of thread), but the price and color selection can't be beat. It comes from Hobbii in Denmark.

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It's hard to believe that May is nearly over. 2021 seems to be passing much more quickly than did 2020 (thank God).

My next post will have plenty of flowery photos from May bike rides. It's a beautiful time of year in Wisconsin;  I hope your May has been lovely as well.

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18 comments:

  1. Congrats. It's lovely. Especially love the subtle colorway of the second one.

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    1. Thanks Tammy! The first one is pretty unsubtle, isn't it? ;) But very striking. I love them both.

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  2. A stunning pattern, beautiful shape. I especially love the soft gradients in the second shawl and the shorter pattern for the summer months!

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    1. Thank you, Sandra! That's a good point about wearing a shorter shawl in summer.

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  3. It's stunning well done I love it.

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    1. Thanks so much, Linda! Hope your weather has warmed up. I need to stop by your blog and find out!

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  4. I so admire your work, Sue! The shawl pattern is beautiful!💞🧶

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    1. Thanks so much, Gracie! I hope you're doing well.

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  5. It's a lovely shawl. I like the change of colours on the first one. Like a sunrise.

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    1. Thank you, Regula. I really love those colors too. They are so vibrant and happy. :)

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  6. Both of the shawls are very striking! Love the shapely curve to it!I am sure this stunning pattern will be very successful. keep well Amanda x

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    1. Thank you, Amanda! Hope you are having a pleasant spring.

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  7. Amazing shawl work. Your colors are spot on!!!!!!!! Hope Wisconsin by you is as lovely as it is here! Suns out. Just wish I had more energy! Dying to paddle board but the water is a bit too cold yet, just in case I Fell in

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    1. Thanks kathy! It's beautiful today - sunny and dry. Yesterday was pretty sticky, and tomorrow will be rainy again. Hope you are able to get out on the paddle board soon!

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  8. I just purchased the shawl pattern Sue, once again you have out done yourself. It is gorgeous.

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  9. It is a beautiful time in Wisconsin!
    You have come up with yet another gorgeous crochet pattern!

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