I picked up the Oaklet Shawl that I started last September and discovered I had done 55 rows. Last night I took a very quick picture to send to a friend:
That was at about 73 rows and I am now to 80! Slow, but steady. I've been able to do a few rows at lunch each day this week which has been nice (and relaxing). The knit rows go fast for me, but man am I slow when I purl. And, of course, every other row the stitch count increases by 4 (now at 169 stitches). There are 113 rows before the lace border. Slow, but steady...
And, so far (day 3) I have resisted casting on anything new. I'm really enjoying the flow of colors in this shawl and it is mindless, almost meditative knitting. That's a good thing! Once I get to the lace rows, I will not be able to knit this while at work...too many interruptions and distractions. Guess I'll have to cast on some socks at that point!!
Woo hoo!!! Progress is progress!
ReplyDeleteThe color changes ARE nice - happy knitting.
ReplyDeleteThat will be a lovely shawl. Long colours runs are great for swathes of simple knitting!
ReplyDeleteGood for you for reclaiming it. IT will be really lovely and you are well on your way!
ReplyDeleteLooking beautiful! That is a very pretty color gradient.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I think it's going to be really lovely when it's finished.
ReplyDeleteThose colors are just lovely --- soothing to look at. I think the knitting goes quicker with color-changing yarn . . . because I'm always eager to see what effect the NEXT color will bring!
ReplyDeleteWow, is that pretty. I really love those colours--like a campfire or autumn landscape. Beautiful choice.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors that are emerging in the shawl, beautiful! I love the slow and steady projects :)
ReplyDeleteI Love the color of it, so earthy and calming. Good luck with the finish.
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