I'm so beyond delighted to announce the debut of my new pattern, the Figurehead Shawl, in the new KnitScene Summer 2011 magazine! I'm extra excited because it's the first pattern I've gotten published in a magazine. Whoo hoo!

The pattern is a small summery shawl style scarf featuring a [totally knitted] scalloped edge and a cute little button to make sure it stays put. It's great if you need just a little extra layer on a breezy summer afternoon. The striped  pattern is so easy and adds a handsome touch to the simple garter stitch texture. I love it because not only is it super cute, but also because I know it won't slip off my neck, which makes it the perfect little scarf to wear while riding my bike.

Did I sell you all on it yet? Yes! Now giddy-up! Go buy that magazine and knit, knit, KNIT!

[caption id="attachment_524" align="alignnone" width="468" caption="The pages of the magazine splayed out for all you internetters to see. Also, check out my orchid in the back. I kept that thing around for 2 years and it finally bloomed again!"][/caption]

It was such a surreal experience to see something that I made on a model with my name next to it in a magazine. The pictures look so good too! They didn't get a picture showing the button, which is my favorite part of the pattern, but you can see it here.

The magazine hit the shelves a week ago. I've already started seeing some project pictures pop up on the pattern's Ravelry page, which is always a delight. Keep up the good work everyone!

FYI, you can purchase the magazine online or just about anywhere that sells knitting magazines (like a craft store or Barnes & Noble).