Monday, April 21, 2014

Busy day

It was a rather busy day at work today. Doesn't help that my knee is really sore. Think I must have twisted it the other day, and it has had enough. I am feeling torn between the two projects that I am working on.I know I want to get Nigel's garment finished, but there is a blanket that I have started, and it is also calling me. So, I am thinking that I could do one day on Nigel's, and the next day o the blanket.

Sunday, April 20, 2014

Hello strangers

Hello again, and for the first time this year. Hope everyone is well. Although, I am probably talking to myself, here. No problems there, I can still post. On the knitting front, I have a few things on the needles - when don't I? But, the item I am concentrating on is the jacket for Nigel. I am determined to get it finished this winter. I should, as I only have one front to complete, then the front bands, which are picked up and knitted on. Then there is the shawl collar, and the buttons. The sewing up shouldn't take too long. Then I can work on the lace shawl I have going.

Boteh Shawl

Here is the shawl that is in 2ply lace, on 4mm needles. I am over half way through the first chart.  It takes quite a bit of concentration t...