We're back from our vacation at the cabin. Weather was wonderful and it was super relaxing. Now all I need is the telephone line, so I can check out your knitting blogs more regularly and an antenna for the TV and it'll be home from home.
And boy have I been knitting. First, I finished the shawl, but I haven't blocked it yet. Blocking this delicate shriveled up mass of lace is rather daunting so I will do it in my own time. Hopefully soon.
In the meantime, I have worked the back and the two front panels of the cardigan for my niece. They don't look very exciting, just pink st st pieces, so I didn't think you'd be too interested in seeing those.
My biggest accomplishment is the shawl for my mother. It was really frustrating getting it going, frogged about four times before I got it right, but now I'm truly on my way.
It's a rectangular shawl with buttons down the lower fronts, so that she can also wear it as a poncho. And, unlike the last project I "made up", I'm writing down the instructions this time. So, if you want the pattern, let me know and I'll e-mail it to you.
Comments (12)
Wow, such progress! I am looking forward to shawl pics.
Way to make good use of your vacation...I just need one more and I might finish my shawl before the end of the year!
Posted by Liz | August 9, 2007 5:04 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 17:04
Welcome home. What great progress.
Posted by twig | August 9, 2007 5:31 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 17:31
Wow, you are cruising right along! Goes to show how much knitting can be accomplished when you aren't glued to the TV - I'll have to try that someday. :)
Posted by becky c. | August 9, 2007 6:21 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 18:21
welcome back! :) you've been missed! you're done with your shawl?? Can't wait to see it. Will you be using blocking wires or pins? jw. I like that your mom's shawl is so versatile. She can go from shawl to poncho to 5 seconds flat. ;) Love it!
Posted by rhoda | August 9, 2007 9:49 PM
Posted on August 9, 2007 21:49
Glad you had a great time! The shawl is looking good!
Posted by tiennie | August 10, 2007 10:30 AM
Posted on August 10, 2007 10:30
The shawl looks great! :)
Glad you had a good time.
Posted by Jen | August 10, 2007 12:13 PM
Posted on August 10, 2007 12:13
The rectangle shawl looks great--sorry that the start was so much trouble. Looking forward to seeing the blocked triangle shawl photos!
Posted by Carrie | August 11, 2007 8:17 PM
Posted on August 11, 2007 20:17
Hi,
Thanks for the comment! Yes, lots of projects coming my way...way too many of them actually! You mentioned you were on Ravelry...I think I probably have the largest queue of anyone there. But when I see something I like, I can't help but queue it!
Must say I'm very envious of your cabin - very beautiful place to relax and just be. I have a deep desire to live in Montana someday (currently in hot, sweltering Arkansas) and I love the view you posted! Just beautiful...as is the shawl you're working on. Can't wait to see the finished product!
Posted by Michele | August 13, 2007 11:51 AM
Posted on August 13, 2007 11:51
Hi! I just came across you vai Blogexplosion, and have Blogmarked you for later (if I can figure out how that works!). Anyway, a bloggy friend of mine is recruiting knitters/crocheters to help make quilts for children with cancer that attend Camp Sanguinity in Fort Worth, TX every year. I can't seem to get the link to work here, but there is a button on the right hand side of my blog that says Share A Square. Click on it and it will take you to her blog for more details and instructions on how to make the squares, if you are interested! Thanks:-)
Posted by Karen (mommy of three) | August 13, 2007 4:38 PM
Posted on August 13, 2007 16:38
And I can't wait to see the triangle shawl stretched out. That's a great idea for your mother's shawl. I'd love the pattern for it--thanks for offering!
Posted by Valerie | August 14, 2007 12:04 AM
Posted on August 14, 2007 00:04
I'm glad to hear you had a nice and relaxing vacation! You really did make a lot of knitting progress! Can't wait to see the blocked shawl!
Posted by Karen | August 14, 2007 9:15 AM
Posted on August 14, 2007 09:15
I like the shawl! And yes, I would love the instructions. My 96 year old granny just told me she would like someting knitted for Christmas. That look like just the thing!
Posted by Kathleen | August 14, 2007 6:27 PM
Posted on August 14, 2007 18:27