Record Collector

My husband and I often relish cozy evenings spent dusting off our vinyl records and listening to our favorite tracks on the record player. It was during one of these delightful nights that this shawl, the Record Collector shawl, came to life. With no active projects on my needles, I found myself yearning for a mindless yet engaging pattern to enjoy while we immersed ourselves in music. I decided to cast on a design that predominantly features stockinette stitch, interspersed with a clever purl ‘groove’ that echoes the song break lines found on a classic vinyl record. Thus, the Record Collector shawl was born.

The Record Collector shawl is crafted using two skeins of 4-ply yarn, starting with a vibrant, variegated skein that allows your stitches to sing out loud. This engaging project features a simple yet effective repetition of knit and purl stitches, making it not only enjoyable to knit but also easy to memorize. Once you reach the end of your first skein, it's time to jazz things up by introducing a contrasting color, which shifts the rhythm of your knitting as you create a stunning textured border.

But the appeal doesn’t stop there! Once you have completed your knitting and cast off, take a moment to flip the shawl over; you’ll discover an equally attractive reverse side, affectionately referred to as the B-side. This unique feature adds versatility, allowing you to showcase both sides of your beautifully crafted shawl.

The Record Collector shawl is perfect for knitters of all skill levels looking for a project that combines creativity and relaxation. So, grab your needles and two skeins of your favorite yarn, and dive into this charming pattern that captures the essence of music and knitting all in one piece!