The Happenings

 
Last night I started to bind off this shawl, and I think it's going to take most of the day today.  I'm getting excited to see this beauty soaked and blocked.  Fingers crossed that I'll be doing that this afternoon.  I'm already thinking of the "next" shawl in my dreams.  There are so many to choose from and only so many hours in each day.


My Kelp Cardi has been neglected this week, so very sad.  I think maybe once the shawl is blocking I will resume my knitting of the body.  Once the body is finished I know it will be a breeze to whip up the sleeves and button bands.


My socks.....my socks are in a little bit of a time out because I believe the socks caused the hand pain.  So one more week of a time out and I'll resume the knitting and see how it goes.  My hand is feeling pretty good and I think the worst is over.


Comments

  1. AnkeFebruary 18, 2014 at 8:34 AM

    I can't wait to see the blocked shawl! I've been really looking at that pattern as my next project, it is just lovely!

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  2. Tracey ~ CloverFebruary 18, 2014 at 8:38 AM

    You are going to have the best day! How exciting to cast off and block such a beautiful project.
    I think part of the fun of knitting is decided on what to cast on and the picking out just the right yarn,
    makes my pulse beat faster ;)

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  3. Kim February 18, 2014 at 11:13 AM

    What a day you have ahead of you, lots of fun. I am dreading casting off the shawl I am working on, it is going to take forever. You always have so many wonderful things going on with your needles. Enjoy!

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  4. margeneFebruary 18, 2014 at 11:49 AM

    Blocking is the best part of knitting a lace project as you can watch it unfurl to its full beauty. Hope your hand feels better quickly! Hand pain often keeps me from my needles.

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  5. DonnaFebruary 18, 2014 at 12:12 PM

    So much fun you will have today! I love when I am so close to finishing a project. I have been slacking in my knitting in general because of my hand pain. I know I have to take it easy. You will get back to those socks in no time.

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  6. the habit of beingFebruary 18, 2014 at 2:33 PM

    LOVE that mug!

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  7. JanetFebruary 18, 2014 at 4:14 PM

    Lots of stitches ahead of you today, but so worth it. I can't wait to see the finished shawl.

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  8. kathy bFebruary 18, 2014 at 5:52 PM

    WOuld wooden needles help> They GIVE a big for me and save my arms/hands

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  9. Judy S.February 18, 2014 at 7:51 PM

    Do you use a special cast-off on your shawls? This one is sure pretty! Your naughty socks are a great color! Hope you can work on them again soon.

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  10. Annie CholewaFebruary 18, 2014 at 7:55 PM

    I have begun knitting a hat with the self same yarn as your cardigan and I'm loving the way it handles as well as the seaweedy colour :)

    Can't wait to see the shawl!

    Apologies for not commenting much lately but I have been popping by.

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  11. Lady CordeliaFebruary 18, 2014 at 8:54 PM

    I get hand pain too if I'm on the computer too much....carpet tunnel, I'm told. But- it goes away with some rest.
    Love all your projects Karen! And wanted you to know, I got your sweet comment even though it went to Spam. I don't know why Typepad tosses your comments in Spam but it's very rude!!!
    xoxoxo

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  12. stephFebruary 18, 2014 at 9:38 PM

    Beautiful shawl.....just think what the blocking will do!!! It will be spectacular!!!!!! Glad to hear the hands are doing ok. Do be careful. Those socks can wait.

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  13. LisaFebruary 19, 2014 at 12:25 AM

    Naughty socks. tsk, tsk. Hope those tiny dpns aren't the cause. I love knitting with dpns even though I do get some cramping in my hands and my carpel tunnel acts up a bit...such a price to pay for knitting. :) Can't wait to see that shawl...

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  14. Susan MFebruary 19, 2014 at 9:06 AM

    Where is that beautiful bird mug from??? My mother would LOVE that!

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    1. karenFebruary 19, 2014 at 10:03 AM

      The mug is from Lang and Wise collector mugs made in 1998-they always have a beautiful array of mugs-this one was a gift from a friend decades ago :)

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  15. amyFebruary 19, 2014 at 12:18 PM

    Sounds like you had a good Tuesday! I did too--thank you for your gorgeous card. ;)

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  16. Mama Gone GreenFebruary 19, 2014 at 1:55 PM

    wow! lot's going on over there!

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  17. Project TaraFebruary 19, 2014 at 3:20 PM

    I'm glad your hands are feeling better -- bad socks! Can't wait to see your shawl and cardigan. As with all your projects, I think they'll be just lovely.

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  18. SueFebruary 19, 2014 at 4:18 PM

    You've always got so many good things on the needles! I'm glad your hand is feeling okay. I can't wait to see that shawl all blocked!

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2014 at 8:59 AM

    Love love love the color of your shawl! I'm glad your hand is better, it's knitting season and nobody has time for that! :)

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