Close To You

One day, while I was carefully planning my exciting trip to a yarn festival, my husband made a special request for some undyed yarn. “I hope he doesn’t destroy it,” I thought, pondering how all that money could instead be spent on enticing booths filled with vibrant, pretty skeins. In the end, I did get him the yarn, and to my surprise, he began delving deeply into the fascinating world of acid dyes, exploring temperature and pH levels—classic nerd behavior! To my amazement, he eventually showcased his stunning creations.

Upon seeing his work, I immediately fell in love and was completely shocked to discover that my husband has a talent for dyeing yarn! Before long, our home was overflowing with colorful, hand-dyed skeins, and he founded his very own brand, Martin’s Lab Yarn. (How cool is that?)

“Why are you doing this?” I inquired one day, genuinely curious. “To be close to you,” he sweetly replied.

And that heartfelt sentiment is how this lovely shawl was born.

This knitting pattern is designed to use just one skein (or more, if you prefer! It’s simple to adjust) of any gorgeous hand-painted yarn, allowing you to create a beautiful shawlette for someone who is also special to you. Perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself, this shawl is a delightful representation of love and creativity.

Yarn: You will need 1 skein of Bouncy Merino by Martin’s Lab, which is an exquisite choice with its 100% high twist merino composition; it offers a generous 366 meters (399 yards) per 100 grams. The featured project showcases the stunning colorway Montezuma, known for its rich and vibrant hues that will surely enhance your shawl.