Willow Brook

I like to try different yarns....just to see how the stitches work up and how the yarn wears.   One of the recent adventures was with Willow Yarn's Brook.   What drew me in?  The colors.   The Viola Wrap

Simran modeling the Viola Wrap

looked like a project that my friend, Simran, would love.   I wanted to try it ......to see how I liked the construction of using slits in the knitting for a "pull through" for the shawl instead of securing the shawl with a shawl pin.

The yarn was soft running through my fingers as I worked it up.   It was a little "sticky" when I had to pull out stitches but not bad. The pattern was well-written and interesting enough so that I was not bored by the time I finished the knitting.   I probably (confession time) should have blocked it before giving it but am happy with how it looks.   I have some other colors and will try this in different projects.  I would not use it for a garment that will have hard use.  It is lovely, and soft, and will be great in cowls and hats.