My lovely cable shawl is done and I adore it. After weaving in the ends, I quickly blocked it, and then did a photo shoot last night.

The ties in front keep it from slipping off my shoulders.

And because it is long, but not too too wide, it can be worn as a scarf as well!

I used Jo Sharp Alpaca Kid Lustre and I think that is one of the reasons I love this piece so much. It is actually a very simple knit, but the yarn is so luscious you feel like you are making the most elegant shawl.
We’ve carried Alpaca Kid Lustre since it was introduced last year, but I hadn’t found a chance to knit with it until now. It is not often that a yarn will take me completely by surprise. I liked how it looked in the skein, but it is an entirely different matter to knit with it. The feel is pure luxury (30% superfine alpaca, 40% kid mohair, 30% merino), there is a lovely sheen, and my favorite part - the stitches. There is great stitch definition, and the yarn itself lends a unique texture.
The pattern for the shawl is in Jo Sharp’s latest design collection, Knit 3.

In true Jo Sharp fashion, she does not disappoint. She includes a stylish jacket that is perfect for beginner knitters or the more experienced who are looking for a quick weekend knit.

Fair Isle sweaters:

Among many other beautiful pieces:

This is why I love Jo Sharp.