Bex Knitty Design

  Today sees the release of the  'Doppler Effect Shawl' , available in my Ravelry store ' Bex Knitty Design ' and shortly also on LoveCrafts.com! This traditionally shaped triangular shawl has a very striking visual Doppler effect to it with repeating garter stripes, in alternating contrast shades, variously distanced apart from each other. This make it both intuitive and relaxing to knit for the larger part of the shawl, where you could finish it if you feel it is large enough, followed by some straightforward lace edging to frame the whole effect. I love very bold geometric shawls that are both very simple and non-fussy to knit up as well as a statement to wear, and you can really change the look of this shawl in its style by playing with colour pairings, such as high or low contrast combinations. I used a slightly plumper than usual fingering weight yarn in a wool / cashmere blend for that soft floofy drape in delicate neutral shades for a gentle palette, but any sof...