December 15, 2008
Countdown
Only 9 days until christmas and so many knits to do!
I have two knit projects that need to done and wrapped by the 25th. One is a shawl that has been 70% done for a couple months. All that is left are the edging rows. Those really long, every row a bit longer, edging rows. Phew. 21 rows left, plus the 5 bind off rows.
Its the Icarus shawl [ravelry link] from the Summer 2006 Interweave. I started it over the summer in a fit of lace enthusiasm. For the majority of the shawl, the pattern is made up of straight lines of yarnovers. The edging breaks out into a more complex motif. Overall, its supposed to resemble feathers and should be awesome when its done. Right now, it just kinda looks like a shawl in progress.
One thing that I like about knitting it now is that I blindly follow the charts, then every so often spread out the stitches and see this nice pattern emerging. It is good motivation.
Will I finish before Christmas? Who is this shawl for, anyway? We'll find out next week!
Comments (6)
ooh, icarus is in my queue as well. who knows if i'll ever get to it though. tell me more about that exposed brick wall and chalkboard! i love it!
Posted by mai | December 16, 2008 9:51 AM
Posted on December 16, 2008 09:51
It's going to be beautiful. I remember counting rows towards the end of mine too... it's a doozie. Love the yarn you're using.
Posted by Jessica | December 17, 2008 10:08 PM
Posted on December 17, 2008 22:08
I've been reading your blog for a while now because I love your aesthetic and your photographs, and my heart skipped a beat to see that you were knitting my pattern! I hope that you've enjoyed it :)
Best,
Miriam
Posted by Miriam | December 22, 2008 9:51 PM
Posted on December 22, 2008 21:51
Your shawl is going to be gorgeous! I love the green you're using.
Posted by Casey | December 23, 2008 12:38 PM
Posted on December 23, 2008 12:38
Hey, you're back! Good to see you, and happy new year!
Posted by Emilee | January 2, 2009 2:06 AM
Posted on January 2, 2009 02:06
you're a coop member! so am i :)
Posted by jess | January 17, 2009 9:26 PM
Posted on January 17, 2009 21:26