Peacock Feathers Shawl - First Section Done

I spent some time last week working on this project and got to the point where I used the Rowan yarn.  I've since knit one of the feathers but don't have a picture of it yet.  I'm liking how the colors are working out.

Pattern:  Peacock Feathers Shawl by Aksenik Lyudmila
Yarn:  Schoppel-Wolle Zauberball Starke 6 and Rowan baby silk merino dk
Needle:  US 2.5 (3 mm)

That wasn't so hard...

Arles - Rowan Magazine Number 45

Finished! I finally tackled the crochet last weekend. I pulled out my Crocheter's Companion and just jumped right in. It took a couple of tries to get it right, but once I figured it out, it was pretty straight forward. The yarn is very soft, and the top is super comfy to wear. I just love the collar, it has an Egyptian feel to it.

Arles - Rowan Magazine #45

Materials - 5 balls of Rowan Calmer, 80% cotton, 20% polyester, 175m/50 g, 21 stitches and 30 rows, 5 mm needles

Of course I had to use purple. The yarn is very soft, but kind of mushy so the stitch definition isn't great.

I have to figure out the collar. I'm not sure if my nascent crochet skills are up to the challenge. I may do a beaded collar (knitted) instead.