Yes, you read it, NEW PROJECT. My friend Farrah and I like to knit projects together, especially when she comes to visit. We had picked out a project to begin when she came for Christmas and after starting the project, we decided to bag it for awhile because this particular project was a bit fussy. Yesterday we were sitting around the house (actually lounging in my bed - yes, my bed. The boys get the living room, the girls get the bedroom - it is a bit of a tradition) discussing what project we might like to do other than the dreaded first project... I told Farrah I would be interested in knitting a shawl. Now if you know me, you know I am not a shawl wearer. I love the look of them, I enjoy knitting lace but they are not useful for me since I am not a shawl wearer. The shawl I was interested in, however, is a "shawlette". It can be worn more like a scarf - which I love. We agreed upon the Hayworth Shawlette written by Victoria Lynn. It is very symmetrical, not frilly but interesting. I chose to use Shubui Sock Yarn in the color Wasabi. I do love my green!!! Farrah chose to use a yarn from a company called SnickleFritz - yarn she purchased at Sock Summit because it is delicious and it also contains the name of her brother Fritz, who passed away 4 years ago in a plane crash. We started the shawls coincidentally on the anniversary of his passing. Please stay tuned for the updates on these shawls...
I have also been making progress on my "Owls" sweater. I have about 25 rows to knit before I am ready to make the short sleeves, attach them to the body and knit my owls. This sweater should be done far before the end of the month, unless I am distracted by some other fantastic wonderful distraction.
I hope to pick up my fiber from the local artist this week.
I am really excited that winter break is over for the boys. It is time for everyone to get back to a routine and for Mom and Dad to feel like we have some semblance of control again. Maybe Christmas will come down this week, maybe not. We will see.
there are twelve days of xmas so technically i think you have til about the 6th or 7th or something like that! you are one fast knitter. sheesh.
ReplyDeletejust checked out the shawlette on ravelry! love it. i just did one similar - the springtime bandit. it took forever! i agree. not a shawl wearer either. i don't like their shape. i just got some bamboo in the mail - from etsy. and three bobbins. and an ashford wpi guide - $5 instead of $17 from the other company. all other stuff from the woolery. yea!
ReplyDeleteI love the pattern, and love the color! I happen to have some. :-) One day I will finish my wrap.
ReplyDeleteCathy, one day I will finish mine as well! YIKES. I am not sure when that day will be but someday! Then we can all go out to a fancy dinner and wear our expensive wraps.
ReplyDeletei bought you a mrs. styro head today! will bring it to you on friday!!! it will work great for all your hat making. i think it's a tad smaller than a normal head - especially since it doesn't have hair, but i think if you put a thin cap on it, it will be closer to a real size head. maybe two caps for a big man head!
ReplyDeleteYou are awesome. Thanks for thinking of me on your shopping endeavors. I will see you on Friday. PS - got my BFL from Northern Lights Fiber Co. It is spinning up like a dream. I can't wait to see it plied. I may have enough to make something large!!! We will see.
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