Back in April I knit the Traveling Woman Shawl, because I taught that shawl in Lace Shawl Class and needed to knit my way through it first, obviously. I really loved the pattern, but it ended up too small for me to wear normally. Small kerchief-y shawls are fun and wearable for lots of knitters, but I like a little substance to my shawls.

Big Traveling Woman!

So I upped the weight of the yarn from sock yarn to worsted. This time I used Patons Bamboo Silk blend and size 7 needles.

Lots O Lace!

Now there is lots of fabric for actual warmth-giving. The color is great – super silky silver-gray – and this Paton’s Bamboo Silk has a beautiful drape. It’s cool, too; not remotely itchy and perfect for a summer wrap.

Oh! Have I Seen That Dress Before?

I’m rocking it with my Built By Wendy Knit Dress! I look shiny because it’s 90 degrees out and I really don’t need to be wearing a shawl.

(I was totally right about this dress! I wear it all the time.)

BIG Traveling Woman Lace Shawl

If I were a lil chilly, however, this shawl is the perfect size! I could just throw it over my shoulders and roll.

… it’s not, though. So I’m going to take it off and save it for September.

Pattern: Feministy.com’s Traveling Woman

Yarn: Paton Bamboo Silk, 4 skeins

Needles: Size 7 24″ circulars

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