December 2008 Archives

I fell in love with the Girasole Shawl, created by brooklyn tweed. So, I went through my stash and found a bag full of Jamieson Spindrift yarn that I had gotten when Yarns International closed their storefront location. I started the shawl Sunday and right now, I'm very near the end of Chart C. That's how easy this patter is. It looks complicated, but it's not, really. The trickiest moment is when I had to knit 4 together. I'm using plain old Addi Turbo circs, so the tips aren't too pointy. That is only one row, in Chart 13, though, so it's no big deal. I'm pretty sure I'll get it finished before end of next week.

I'm still alive, despite my 3rd cold of the season (people, stop giving me your cold!). I haven't had anything truly blogworthy that didn't involve whining. So, I thought it better to step back for a while.

But don't think I haven't been knitting! I made another Mr. Greenjeans cardigan - this time I went up a size and made it a it longer. I still need to give it a proper wash and block but it's so warm and comfy it's hard to let go. I used Patons Classic. And, I started a lace shawl - Girasole Shawl by brooklyntweed. I'm using Shetland Spindrift, port wine. I will have way more than enough yarn to complete this one. I'm on Chart B and progressing very nicely. Maybe I'll finish it before the end of the month?

Pictures going up later today - hopefully. The short and sunless days make for challenging photography.