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So, here is a glimpse of the new curtain(s). Yes, there's another one idential to this on the other side of that window. Actually, this picture came out pretty dark - the wall is a nice yellow, and the curtains look terriffic in here!
Also of note: the Pacific NW shawl is finally gaining ground! I've worked through my yarn and stitch count issues and the seagull pattern portion is complete and the pine trees are growing. Actually, being a gal who spent enormous amounts of time in Michigan, in my mind this is really the Upper Penninsula Shawl - the "starfish" pattern will have to become the "life preserver" section or something . . . .
Yes, even though I am still plugging along on my shawl, there's really no point in taking a picture of the progress I made this week. Unfortunately, it's been mainly knit a row, rip out three or four, knit another row, rip a few more. I don't know what's going on with it. Guess I'm not making the transition between socks and shawl too easy! At any rate, hopefully you get the picture (at least in your mind) that there is presently LESS shawl than there was a week ago when I snapped the picture. Sigh. Hopefully more later.
But, there is other needle progress to note. Last weekend I found some great GREAT plaid fabric ON SALE to make curtains for my office/guest room. Now, you have to understand, I bough this house three and a half years ago . . . and have been searching all this time for the perfect plaid. I had a picture in my mind - and finally found it. With one yard at remnant price and the whole thing 50% off!!! the total came to $8.41!!! HEE HEE and they say I can't shop!!!
So, over the weekend, I dragged out my quilting mat, circular cutter and straight edge and chopped out four panels. Tonite - further progress - I returned the mat, cutter, and straightedge to their spots, grabbed thread and bobbins, hauled the sewing machine out of the bathroom closet, and actually put the side seams in the panels. Tomorrow nite - the tops!
I'll take a picture once they are finished and hung.
Ok - just for you - you wanted a pic of the shawl, so here's the first one!
Ok - started on my Pacific NW Shawl last night after finishing my hand-dyed socks (yes, a set of two!). Since I've never knit one like this before, was quite a trial, but managed to get going after a few false starts, and was getting thrilled with the results. Got past the initial wobbly center by ripping and restarting, and so on, up to the first pattern - the seagulls. Ok. Going good now . . . . and then . . . . no yarn. Mind you, this was a ball of 880 yards that we dyed last August - beautiful light and lighter blue. And suddenly! Looked like it had just been cut! Ok. So, I ripped back to the beginning of the row, tied back on and started knitting. A couple more rows later, the same thing. Picked up the ball, looked closely, and saw it was like it had been stabbed with a knife! I ripped off yards and yards, about eight more breaks worth, and finally figured I'd found the last of it. Happily knitted some more - more seagulls - and another break. Along the way, I'd also noticed several spots where the yarn was barely holding together. Sheesh! It is now about three inches long from the beginning, and has about four knots! I picked up the ball and couldn't see any more breaks, but decided it was time to get tough. Began hand-winding a ball of the stuff and found two more breaks in it, although quite a ways down. So, have given up for the evening and am trying to decide whether to start over with the other identically dyed ball, or press on with what I have and hope that the knots won't be too obvious.
Guess that decision will be made tomorrow nite . . . .
It's only one week into the New Year, and I have progress to report already! Finished the first sock and actually started the second one of my hand-dyed sock yarn socks. Did this in Viv's Lacy sock pattern, and think the first came out looking fantastic.
Knitted up the Foxy yarn I bought just before New Year's weekend, and made this really cute scarf. The picture doesn't do it justice - my camera's not quite good enough to get the bright red color of the yarn. You'll have to believe me, it is drop-dead gorgeous!
Also bought the needles required for the Pacific Northwest shawl, so should be starting on that sometime soon. Know it will take some heavy-duty concentration, though . . . so may be a bit. Might just have to finish that other sock first! hehehehe Hope your New Year knitting is very enjoyable!
So, here is a glimpse of the new curtain(s). Yes, there's another one idential to this on the other side of that window. Actually, this picture came out pretty dark - the wall is a nice yellow, and the curtains look terriffic in here!
