Category Archives: shawl

The shawl that started it all

The Shipwreck Shawl. I remember the first time I saw it.  I  thought it was beautiful and amazing.  I thought it was breathtaking.  But most of all, I thought it was too hard.  Looking back now I laugh.  The part … Continue reading

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Missing in action

I’ve been here.  I just haven’t been updating.  However, I’ve moved my domain to a new location and hopefully this will be incentive to post more often.  Still working on the whole taking good pictures things. So let’s get to … Continue reading

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Not a wreck

Ok, it’s not my best title ever.  However, after many months and tens of thousands of stitches, my Shipwreck Shawl is finally done.  Not blocked mind you, but done. I didn’t do the beads, I’m not a bead girl.  The … Continue reading

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I'm all about finishing stuff up

This weekend I finished the latest pair of S.M.I.L.E. socks, with a revision to my usual pattern. I finished up my brilliant Noro Silk Garden scarf which I love love love.  Seen here worn by me as I finally got … Continue reading

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Pictures…no…not actually

Never got around to those pictures. My bad. I did manage to get the last of my dental work done today if that counts for anything. I’m also not going to bed tonight until I finish casting off my Wool … Continue reading

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Some breathing room

Project Finish These UFOs is coming along nicely.  Partially because I’ve admitted defeat.  I was knitting Mr Ben for my nephews for Christmas.  Well, actually 2 Mr Bens.  Not long after I started the project there was a little voice … Continue reading

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Its Wednesday…

In my world that means its lace shawl knitting day. Yes, that poor ignored Mountain Colors Wool Crepe Shetland Lace Patterned Faroese Shawl that I started last year. The good news is that the Shipwreck Shawl from Knitty has cutes … Continue reading

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Hey, how’s that shawl?

I was on a very serious roll with my lovely shawl.?  I was doing pretty okay with all those lace panels with a few hiccups here and there.?  I was honestly getting a little cocky because I was just 4 … Continue reading

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