I really am on a knitting streak! I finished the Spiral Staircase Shawl by LizAnn Petch this morning. I knitted it in Soft Alpaca from Hobbii. Believe me, it is really soft!
I started another shawl when I got home from school. This one is Birch Bark Canoe by Todwick Studios. This time I'm using New Sky Light, a blend of alpaca, wool, and nylon, also from Hobbi. This yarn isn't nearly as soft as the Soft Alpaca, but the color is gorgeous!
My shuttles are wound for Anastasia in Laura Bziukiewicz's new book, Bonded with tatting - doilies. I did start this doily the other day, but I made a mistake at the end and didn't feel like taking out a ring. So, I snipped off what I had don and re-wound my shuttles. I've decided to work with size 40 thread for this one, and I need better light than we've had for the past few days.
Bad weather is predicted for the next two days. I have plenty to keep me busy... knitting, tatting, crocheting, baking... bring on the bad weather!
Your shawl looks great!! :) Great color on the new one too!! :)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your doily! :)
Thanks, Sue! I think I'll start the doily today.
DeleteAlpaca is lovely, the shawl is beautiful to look at and must be fabulous to wear.
ReplyDeleteThis is my first time working with 100% alpaca. It's fabulous!
DeleteSometimes snipping off is more practical than un-tatting 😆 nice shawl - the wool does look soft and cozy
ReplyDeleteI don't often work with size 40. I like the look, but I have a terrible time untatting. Snipping was definitely more practical! Yes, it is soft and cozy... perfect for the wintery weather we're experiencing right now.
DeleteLove your new yarn color!
ReplyDeleteWow, that's a colorful doily on the book cover! I agree that sometimes it's easier to start over than to undo a mistake. Wishing for easy tatting and better weather ahead.
I do love this yarn color, and the doilies in the book are all very colorful... perfect for brightening up a winter day!
DeleteI love the new colour wool, look forward to seeing how it runs out,
ReplyDeleteI have not got the new book yet its on my to buy list, sio I look forward to hearing how you get on.
We have some very bad weather over here with two badf storms to hit us in a few days, its still very windy and pouring with yet more rain. I hope your weather is not as bad as they say.
I also love the new wool. It's like nothing I've ever worked with before. We've had snow and wind. Everything is supposed to melt today, and then we're expecting thunderstorms Tuesday. The weather doesn't bother me when I get to stay inside!
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