Ligita is my doctoral student whose defence will take place next week. I know she loves red and I made a shawl as a present. Of course, my styling is a kind of dramatic but the shawl is flexible and can be incorporated into many personal styles.
Worked sideways, the edge added afterwards with yarn held double and large needles. For myself I would prefer lamb wool or mohair but you never know how one’s skin reacts to such fibers. Merino is soft and thus on the safe side.