As everyone knows, red is the colour of love. I certainly have a special affinity for red. When I design, I really try to vary the colours I use, but red definitely keeps coming back. More often than not, really. I do love a good red.
One of my favourite reds is this red that I used for Mystic Roses:
The yarn is from Wollmeise, and the colour is called Rosenrot – i.e. rose red. The colour was definitely a big part of the inspiration for this shawl.
In the years since I knit Mystic Roses, I have worn it to numerous yarn festivals, teaching events and other yarny occasions, and it never fails to capture people’s attention. If I do say so myself, I am incredibly happy with how it turned out. It is still one of my favourite shawls, and I wear it often.
Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone!
Awesome red.
Beautiful! I want one.