Miss Lambert's shetland shawl
I finally blocked this project. Instead of knitting it shawl-size, it is more of a wide scarf and is definitely Christmas gift worthy.
I knit it using Handmaiden 4-ply cashmere yarn which is amazingly soft. I had originally planned on keeping this for myself, but since I don't know how long it is going to take to get a job, I'm going to give this to someone who will treasure it, since I won't be able to afford to buy a gift like this in its stead.
The pattern was surprisingly easy once I got used to it. I was able to scoot right along. The only reason why it took me this long to actually finish and block it is because I'm a little on the lazy side.
I don't usually go for yarns that are this color combination or this vivid, but I really like the overall effect.
Being blocked
If you ever want to splurge on this yarn, I can't recommend it highly enough.
Yesterday we went to an air show at Rickenbacker Airport, which used to be exclusively a military airport. It included an amazing collection of P-51 Mustangs and other historical airplanes. There was a demonstration by the Thunderbirds, and a flyby from a B-2 bomber. Both of us took a ton of pictures and once I sort through those I'll post some. We had a ton of fun and it was well worth the crowds to see the show.
Today we've done some household chores and made a Costco run. We stocked up on all sorts of freezer supplies: pork, chicken, and some beef. I've also promised Bill that I'll make his lunches, so we got some lunch goodies and some fresh veggies. We make great use out of our vacuum sealer after a Costco run, this meat should last us a long time.
I'm hoping we get at least another week of warm weather, so my tomatoes can ripen enough to be picked. Like last year, there are a TON currently on the vines and we're already past when we had our first frost. Here's hoping.
If I have time this week, I'm going to paint the guest room. That includes tearing down the last border in the house, left over from the previous owners. It's a patriotic border and believe it or not, was the least offensive of all the borders that they left. The only other thing we will have to deal with (other than painting the living room/dining room) is the stensil in the office.
OK, I started my homework yesterday and have been procrastinating on the rest of it all day, so I need to get down to it. I hope everyone had a great weekend!
I knit it using Handmaiden 4-ply cashmere yarn which is amazingly soft. I had originally planned on keeping this for myself, but since I don't know how long it is going to take to get a job, I'm going to give this to someone who will treasure it, since I won't be able to afford to buy a gift like this in its stead.
The pattern was surprisingly easy once I got used to it. I was able to scoot right along. The only reason why it took me this long to actually finish and block it is because I'm a little on the lazy side.
I don't usually go for yarns that are this color combination or this vivid, but I really like the overall effect.
Being blocked
If you ever want to splurge on this yarn, I can't recommend it highly enough.
Yesterday we went to an air show at Rickenbacker Airport, which used to be exclusively a military airport. It included an amazing collection of P-51 Mustangs and other historical airplanes. There was a demonstration by the Thunderbirds, and a flyby from a B-2 bomber. Both of us took a ton of pictures and once I sort through those I'll post some. We had a ton of fun and it was well worth the crowds to see the show.
Today we've done some household chores and made a Costco run. We stocked up on all sorts of freezer supplies: pork, chicken, and some beef. I've also promised Bill that I'll make his lunches, so we got some lunch goodies and some fresh veggies. We make great use out of our vacuum sealer after a Costco run, this meat should last us a long time.
I'm hoping we get at least another week of warm weather, so my tomatoes can ripen enough to be picked. Like last year, there are a TON currently on the vines and we're already past when we had our first frost. Here's hoping.
If I have time this week, I'm going to paint the guest room. That includes tearing down the last border in the house, left over from the previous owners. It's a patriotic border and believe it or not, was the least offensive of all the borders that they left. The only other thing we will have to deal with (other than painting the living room/dining room) is the stensil in the office.
OK, I started my homework yesterday and have been procrastinating on the rest of it all day, so I need to get down to it. I hope everyone had a great weekend!