Finale - Guest Blogger Dixie

In the Pines

 Hi  Kaliers,

 After beginning this pattern with a lace weight yarn, I changed  to Malabrigo fingering. The other yarn wasn't suitable for me. I enjoyed this knit, and once I caught the rhythm of this pattern, I was off.

I completed 12 pattern repeats, but didn't use the whole 440 yds. With luck and a good wind, I may have been able to squeeze in another repeat, but I decided to leave that challenge for another day.

Last night while blocking, I thought about the beads I didn't add, but since the yarn is rather compact, not to mention I knit a "wee" bit tight, I think the shawl holds its own without any.

 And last but by no means least, a very special thank you to Melissa!  She has been an absolute gem! {Suffice it to say that blogger, for me, has been measuring high on the misery index, but thanks to Melissa it has been foiled; or I have. ~ CC: Clueless in Canada} :-)

I am looking forward to seeing each finished shawl. Enjoy stitching.... ( Marianne40 rav)

Late to the KAL ~ by guest blogger Dixie

Hi Gals and Guys,

Nice to meet you! Extending hand.. From what I've seen, you are all extraordinary knitters!

 

There's not much in my stash, but after a lot of digging, I came up with a couple of choices. (The nearest yarn shop is an hour away in Montreal, or it's yarn by snail mail). My choice is a bit fuzzy; I'll see how it takes to ripping--not that I do any. ☺ Yarn: Melosa Lanas Paras - Cornflower Blue. (Forgive missing pic. I'm on a gismo, which, at this point, is winning.)

Since I am feeling adventurous, I think I will try both cast ons to see which one I like the best. My thoughts are on beads, but what to choose and, more importantly, where to put them. Any ideas?

Enjoy the stitching...

Aka Marianne40 on Rave...

P.S. My tiara for a ball winder.