like a good book that i don't want to end, i'm slowing down on the edge. but at the same time so excited to finish and soak and block (the magic!) and wear! i wanted to share something that's helpful to me when knitting on a border. it's a bit difficult to manouver a shawl this size with the back and forth motion of chart e, so i've taken off the right needle and put a connector in it's place to keep the stitches safe. then putting the right (working) needle on a short cable and began working the edge this way. if you were using a fixed needle it would be the same to simply put a point protector on the right needle and use a dpn as the new working needle. since chart e is unmemorizable (this probably is not a word!) for me i think i will be here for awhile!
thank you melissa for hosting this kal, i'm enjoying so much, and welcome new kal'ers, leanne and tracey!
p.s. forgot to say i have used up four balls of loft at 275yds, 50g each with just a bit left, that tiny ball above. i switched from postcard to fossil for the edge and hope one skein will be enough.
so excited to see the first finished shawl, Lori! I do the same thing that you do for the border ~ makes it much easier to work back & forth with a small cord or dp needle
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you joined us, also ~ you brought a fun bunch of your friends along (including Andee's sister Leanne ~ she just sent me a note asking to join us so we'll see her soon!)
i'm really happy to see everyone here too!
Deletebeautiful!!! Great idea for the edging :) still admiring the colorful markers sprinkled through out!
ReplyDeletethank you karen! bless those markers!
Deleteyour shawl looks beautiful. thank you for the helpful tips and new vocabulary word.
ReplyDeletethank you andee and my pleasure!
DeleteLove love love!
ReplyDeletethank you andi!
DeleteThe yarn you are working with looks divine! The moment you spread that shawl out to block, it is sure to take your breath away! I adore your tablecloth, it is super cute.
ReplyDeletei am getting excited, i LOVE blocking. while knitting circular shawls i get the funniest looks and comments, people ask what it is a big bag? it looks a bit messy. lol. this is jared floods loft and it is beautiful, organic wooly yet soft. thank you re the tablecloth, i manage a vintage shop for work and found it there!
DeleteGorgeous. I do wonder about the edging since mine will be blanket sized. The beauty of your work always moves me. Thanks, Lori!
ReplyDeletethank you so much heather. are you using the lion's brand? 4 skeins was more than enough if you follow the pattern with no extra repeats. i'm looking forward to seeing your blanket shawl!
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