The Hook and Needle Nook

 Let's dive into the knitty-gritty of shawl shapes! Shawl by our fiber buddy Kristiana in Malabrigo Susuros in the Teal Feather colorway Why Should You Try a Shawl as a Project? Shawls are amazing and versatile. You can make one at any time of the year, for any kind of weather or occasion. If you want to make an outfit shine, a shawl is perfect. At night, when you are knitting and your shoulders and top of your arms get cold, a shawl is a less heavy option than a blanket. Not to mention, if you wear the right shawl shape, it can restrict your movement less than a blanket would. A shawl can keep your shoulders warm, your neck warm, even your head warm, depending on how you wear it. If you get too hot when you wear it, it is easier to remove and carry or put in your bag/purse than a sweater is. You can easily crochet a shawl or knit a shawl. Therefore, this post is not knitting specific. In the summer, when it is hot, you can knit a shawl and not have it be...