Picking a Pattern

As several of you know, I like to spin my own yarn. What I thought that I would do with this blog is to go through the process of all the things to do to make yarn and make an item. I thought it would be fun if I posted pictures and descriptions of what's happening and of course, answer any questions and ask a few questions myself *g*

I have the fibers picked out in my head of what I'd like use. I'm thinking of a yarn made of mohair, soy silk, tussah silk, yak, merino wool and blue-face Leicester wool. So I need a pattern. I have decided on making a crocheted shawl. Shawls are nice in the cooler months for those times when you are say, sitting down, reading a book, and a sweater is a bit too warm and a blanket is just too bulky. The hard part is picking a pattern. There are so many beautiful patterns out there. My favorite online site to find patterns is http://www.ravelry.com/.

I've found a few that I like and can't make up my mind. What pattern do you like? Keep in mind that each pattern can be made in any color (s). Make a comment and help me decide *g*

All Shawl


Blue Curacao



Cassandra



Pineapple