If you're reading this on Tuesday morning... you should know that we're down to the wire here. My daughter leaves for Peru Wednesday. I've spent the last week buying film, travel gear, socks, band-aids - you name it.
Having finished Birch at 6pm on Sunday, Monday morning I was left bereft and empty handed.
I swatched on 5mm/8 US needles:
It looked okay at 8am. And then I knit a little more and thought about it. I thought that with some healthy blocking, it might be too loose. I frogged that poor swatch into oblivion.
My progress at 11pm Monday night:
Leaf Lace Shawl, Louet Gems Opal Merino, 4.5mm/7 US needles.
Knitting soothes the savage beast?
Sure, why not.
Hello,
i tried to knit my FSB mit that Opal but It thought it might be to heavy now I do it with Koigu. But I like like your FLS looks. Is it for you? Good wishes for the final travel preparations :)
Posted by: Sibylle | 28 June 2005 at 05:21 AM
You are right. It is much better on the 4.5 needle.
Posted by: Laurie | 28 June 2005 at 05:53 AM
Very nice! And congrats on finishing Birch! It looks lovely!
Posted by: Helen | 28 June 2005 at 06:38 AM
Much better. Now, try and relax for one more day, all will go fine.
Posted by: Teresa C | 28 June 2005 at 07:55 AM
That's more like it. That leaf lace pattern is so easy and soothing...just the thing when your mind is elsewhere. You'll blow through it in no time, however, so you better start thinking what comes next.
Posted by: margene | 28 June 2005 at 08:03 AM
And now I see why you and Norma get along so famously - great color choice. Like fall leaves....
Posted by: Anne | 28 June 2005 at 08:31 AM
Looking good! I'm doing mine on 6 needles....now I'm rethinking. Love the pattern though...so easy.
Posted by: Jan | 28 June 2005 at 08:38 AM
Looks great - something to look forward to! ;-)
Posted by: Cara | 28 June 2005 at 08:44 AM
Nice color.
Posted by: claudia | 28 June 2005 at 08:48 AM
Is that another orange shawl I spy? ;-)
Posted by: Beth S. | 28 June 2005 at 09:05 AM
Looks nice. And it is a lovely colour. Hope all goes well tomorrow with your daughter's departure.
Posted by: Jo in Ottawa | 28 June 2005 at 09:31 AM
Looks great! I'm so happy that your daughter gets to go to Peru. I'm sure she will have an amazing time and come home with lots of great things to tell (and hopefully give) you!
Posted by: molly | 28 June 2005 at 09:38 AM
Oh very nice. Bon voyage to dear daughter, and calm vibes to mom. She'll have a blast, I know it. I can't wait to hear about her adventures. Knit on.
Posted by: mamacate | 28 June 2005 at 09:46 AM
It's lovely, Cassie! Did you find some work gloves for your daughter? She must be on pins and needles! Bon voyage...
Posted by: Vicki | 28 June 2005 at 09:57 AM
Looks great -- I have that pattern, must get some of that yarn! Wishing your daughter a fantastic trip!
Posted by: Kathy | 28 June 2005 at 10:14 AM
Love that pattern.
Posted by: Barbara from Nova Scotia | 28 June 2005 at 10:32 AM
What's this I read on Margene's blog about your celebrity?? Aaaah, I knew you when.
Does this mean you'll be coming out for SOAR?
Posted by: susan | 28 June 2005 at 10:53 AM
Ohh, good luck today and tomorrow. The shawl looks lovely; I hope it's helping!
Posted by: Cordelia | 28 June 2005 at 01:31 PM
It looks beautiful! I have 8 rows left on mine (Koigu on 6s) and I'm feeling pretty confident about my self-imposed Thursday deadline. Happy lacing!
Posted by: Megann | 28 June 2005 at 01:59 PM
You know how much I LOVE that color.....great choice!!
Posted by: Kim | 28 June 2005 at 02:36 PM
Some of my friends have been to Peru. Don't know why everyone goes to Peru - but everyone comes back unharm, so don't worry.
Beautiful lace pattern on that shawl.
Posted by: Sonja | 28 June 2005 at 06:09 PM
Could you comment on the differences between Birch, LLS and FBS? My head hurts just tinking uh, I mean THINKING about it, but I think you can probably help me see better.
Posted by: julia fc | 28 June 2005 at 11:41 PM