Currently on the Needles


While toodling around on Ravelry, I came across this pattern - the Pincha Shawl and loved how the design showcased a variegated yarn.  So what's a knitter to do but dig into the stash, unearth a lovely skein of Mountain Girl Yarn by the lovely Camilla and cast on!  The pattern is the kind you have to pay attention to every single row...so it's definitely not tv knitting! I have unknitted quite a few rows because of my brash confidence.

I'm nearly finished reading Stephen King's book On Writing.  I am loving every single word. His conversational style of writing is captivating and I stay awake reading past my bedtime.  A true sign of a great book.

Joining Ginny and Frontier Dreams


Comments

  1. Juliann in WAMarch 30, 2016 at 8:06 AM

    This shawl will be so lovely. I have a two shawls on the needles right now. So much fun.

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  2. BridgetMarch 30, 2016 at 8:18 AM

    Oh that shawl is going to be beautiful! Can't wait to see it when you finish.

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  3. azwoolgirlMarch 30, 2016 at 8:20 AM

    Another pattern added to my favorites! It's going to be lovely Karen 😊

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  4. stephMarch 30, 2016 at 8:22 AM

    camilla's yarns are always so pretty, but this pattern truly is showcasing it!!! great choice!!!

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  5. BonnyMarch 30, 2016 at 8:34 AM

    A beautiful shawl with lovely yarn and a great book -- I'm putting these on my to-read and to-knit lists! Thank you!

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  6. ZetaMarch 30, 2016 at 8:46 AM

    Lovely yarn! Enjoy :-)

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  7. UnknownMarch 30, 2016 at 9:08 AM

    Oh.....love that yarn and the pattern is so interesting!! You always come across the greatest patterns! So glad you shared!!

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  8. Andrea @ This Knitted LifeMarch 30, 2016 at 9:14 AM

    Wow. That is pretty spectacular. I am already a huge fan. And pretty photo too.

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  9. elizabethMarch 30, 2016 at 9:26 AM

    very pretty!! I've heard that this book on writing is a good one!

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  10. kjramstackMarch 30, 2016 at 9:29 AM

    Whoa - I love how that yarn on this pattern is creating a collection of peacock "feathers". So cool!

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  11. JaneMarch 30, 2016 at 9:36 AM

    Karen, that yarn is absolutely beautiful! I may have to recommend that book to my husband, he loves Steven King's books. Happy middle of the week xx

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  12. AnonymousMarch 30, 2016 at 10:09 AM

    what a pretty shawl pattern and yarn! it looks like peacock feathers!

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  13. DonnaMarch 30, 2016 at 10:11 AM

    What a pretty pattern Karen. You chose the perfect yarn. It's good to have a project like that where you need to pay attention. It makes you appreciate the easier ones! I can't wait to see how it progresses.

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  14. SarahMarch 30, 2016 at 10:20 AM

    That is a really lovely pattern for that yarn. I always drool over Camilla's yarn and this showcases it perfectly!

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  15. mamasmercantileMarch 30, 2016 at 10:25 AM

    Such a beautiful pattern and yarn.

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  16. Kat RiddellMarch 30, 2016 at 10:41 AM

    That shawl is going to be beautiful! I love the colors in that yarn, and it's knitting up so nicely so far :)

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  17. AmberMarch 30, 2016 at 11:02 AM

    I love that yarn! And that shawl is going to be gorgeous!

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  18. AsKatKnitsMarch 30, 2016 at 11:15 AM

    Beautiful knitting!! That pattern and yarn are perfect for each other!

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  19. AnonymousMarch 30, 2016 at 12:03 PM

    That's not a pattern for me then! I am not a highly concentrated knitter...
    It's amused me how we've both ended our posts with almost the same sentence today!

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  20. Kathleen Shaw March 30, 2016 at 12:41 PM

    That yarn and pattern!! How lovely! It sounds like the book is worth a look also!

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  21. flyingjenMarch 30, 2016 at 12:42 PM

    Camillas yarn is gorgeous! I love those colors.

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  22. kathy bMarch 30, 2016 at 1:18 PM

    Just added that shawl to my favorites. I LOVE the color way you are working with. Yum yum yum

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  23. Caffeine GirlMarch 30, 2016 at 1:41 PM

    That is a really pretty pattern. I hadn't seen that one before.

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  24. harknessangelsMarch 30, 2016 at 1:48 PM

    Love Mountain Girl yarn! Beautiful colorway and shawl! I have placed that book on hold at the library! Thanks for the recommendation!

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  25. AnonymousMarch 30, 2016 at 2:38 PM

    Oh my goodness that is going to be beautiful!

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  26. Kim March 30, 2016 at 2:47 PM

    That yarn!!! That pattern!! Both are beautiful!

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  27. SueMarch 30, 2016 at 4:26 PM

    On Writing is my favorite book on the topic of writing. I particularly liked how the first part is a memoir of King's fascinating early years. I love how your Pincha is shaping up--what a gorgeous pattern and your yarn choice suits it perfectly.

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  28. Rosie L.March 30, 2016 at 6:08 PM

    I love the yarn choice. The pattern reminds me of feathers!

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  29. JanetMarch 30, 2016 at 6:18 PM

    Beautiful shawl. You've picked the perfect yarn.

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  30. AnkeMarch 30, 2016 at 7:47 PM

    Gosh that shawl is going to be gorgeous!! The yarn is absolutely perfect for it.

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  31. AmandaMarch 30, 2016 at 9:09 PM

    ohmygosh! That is so beautiful! What a perfect pairing of pattern and yarn. Can't wait to see your progress.

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  32. JillMarch 30, 2016 at 9:35 PM

    That pattern and yarn are creating such an organic creation - reminds me of a feather or something. I loved Stephen King's book on writing. I read it years and years ago. Thank you for your kind comment on my blog!

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  33. AnonymousMarch 31, 2016 at 12:07 AM

    My reaction when I saw the yarn, "Ooh!" It's a pretty mix and I love designs that showcase variegated yarns.

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  34. ZenaMarch 31, 2016 at 1:57 AM

    Wow the variegated yarn and pattern looks exquisite.

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  35. apicturebookmindMarch 31, 2016 at 3:17 AM

    That shawl looks precious! And I love Stephen King!

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  36. sustainablemumMarch 31, 2016 at 3:35 AM

    A good book is one that keeps you up indeed. That yarn and pattern are wonderful!

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  37. AlinaMarch 31, 2016 at 10:15 AM

    I was so curious to see what you are working on when I saw this photo in your Instagram! Such an interesting shawl! Looking forward to see how it will unfold!

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  38. Hena TayebMarch 31, 2016 at 12:02 PM

    Those books that make you want to stay up longer then you should are the best kind of books!
    Beautiful choice of colors.

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  39. LindaMarch 31, 2016 at 2:49 PM

    I've started this Pincha shawl 3 or 4 times now - and messed it up each time! About drove myself crazy - with all the turning and wraps. I had it going good and then blam, another mistake. Put it aside for now. It isn't all that hard really - just fiddly.... LOL!

    Linda in VA

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    1. karenApril 1, 2016 at 8:44 AM

      I was trying to listen to a podcast and knit and it was quite difficult!!

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  40. AnonymousMarch 31, 2016 at 5:05 PM

    That Pincha shawl is going to be beautiful. Interesting edges and a gorgeous color!

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  41. Judy S.March 31, 2016 at 5:35 PM

    Great find! That looks like one of those "Don't Talk to Me" patterns. It should be beautiful though and well worth the effort.

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    1. karenApril 1, 2016 at 8:44 AM

      It is definitely a do not talk or breathe pattern..

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  42. elnsMarch 31, 2016 at 8:51 PM

    Staying awake is definitely a sign of a good book!

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  43. Lucy BowenApril 1, 2016 at 5:15 PM

    Perfect pattern and yarn choice, looking forward to seeing your progress.

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  44. TahneeApril 3, 2016 at 3:50 AM

    The construction of the shawl looks so interesting and is indeed a perfect showcase for the variegated yarn. Have fun working on it!

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