That's right, I'm thanking goodness for SWATCHES. Having completed my first motif, I determined that it was impossible to get it to lay flat, even after I applied the iron, with the steam on. I've frogged it and set it aside for later. I hate to give up on a project but sadly I don't have the time, dedication, or patience to do that lace piece I mentioned a few posts ago. I am still going to make SOMETHING...but I need a little more practice in thread crochet before attempting something that work-intensive.
I started my first shawl of 2010 Saturday night though, and that is nearly finished. I used the two balls of JL Vinca that I bought from someones's stash a few months ago. It's nice to have the yarn do the color work for you. <3 My sister has taken an intense interest in it and is begging me to sell it to her. We'll have to see.
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First up, the shawl for the swap. It really turned out lovely. I'm quite proud.
Blocking photos...the kitties were not happy to be locked out of the office for the 12+ hours it took to dry. The office is kind of their hang out place.
The obligatory "wingspan" pose. I want to go take some obligatory "shawl on a bush" photos next. When I can find the time. This thing is lighter than air! And SOFT! And SQUISHY!!
Next up a couple of photos of the starghan-in-progress: (Gwydion 'helped' with this shot...darn cat)
A close-up for colorwork and stitch definition. Plus it's just a cool shot XD.
I have more than enough yarn to complete it. I'm hoping actually to finish it today. We'll see. :)
My shawl for my swap partner is done! I finished it yesterday and blocked it last night. I've taken a few pictures, I just need to load them to the computer and post them. It's turned out quite lovely, and the yarn has stayed so soft and squishy. I hope my partner is as pleased with it as I am.
I picked a pattern for the baby blanket, and I started that last night while the shawl was blocking. It's going to be a starghan. Luckily I have quite a lot of yarn left over from a previous baby blanket I crocheted and I am using that. I think it's going to be cute.
I started a motif for that top and haven't done much past that. I'm a little intimidated but the pictures of the finished ones are so lovely...I just have to keep on working on it. I think I will focus just on that for the rest of January and start my 10 shawls in February...if I can resist my start-itis. I may not be able to, lol!
I picked a pattern for the baby blanket, and I started that last night while the shawl was blocking. It's going to be a starghan. Luckily I have quite a lot of yarn left over from a previous baby blanket I crocheted and I am using that. I think it's going to be cute.
I started a motif for that top and haven't done much past that. I'm a little intimidated but the pictures of the finished ones are so lovely...I just have to keep on working on it. I think I will focus just on that for the rest of January and start my 10 shawls in February...if I can resist my start-itis. I may not be able to, lol!
