Flower Garden Lace Shawl


Yesterday, I was itching to cast on something different.  I have plenty to keep me busy with my sweater and my long term shawl knitting and yet I felt the overwhelming urge to have another project on the needles.  As a knitter, I find that two projects isn't enough.  Three to four projects is my sweet spot.  I love to have choices and I love to pick up each one, knit a bit and then turn to another project.

This knit picks lace yarn was gifted to me by a friend a few years ago and I'm thrilled to be using it this week.  Stash diving is rewarding and saves me money (to buy more yarn).   I am pretty in pink!

Ravelry notes here


Comments

  1. VeraJuly 11, 2017 at 8:36 AM

    Oh dear...I like that pattern a lot...looks pretty easy but beautiful. And gorgeous color for it. I "need" another project to cast on, so who knows?

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  2. Judy S.July 11, 2017 at 11:15 AM

    That is such a beautiful color and looks like a nice pattern also!

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  3. kathy bJuly 11, 2017 at 11:53 AM

    Super stash diving!!! IT looks like its on a tiny needle. How delicate it will be!~

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  4. spriteJuly 11, 2017 at 12:10 PM

    That looks like it should be pretty and useful!

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  5. AnonymousJuly 11, 2017 at 12:34 PM

    These are fun colors. I commend you on wanting to knit with lace weight yarn.

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  6. mamasmercantileJuly 11, 2017 at 12:50 PM

    Karen, I am swooning over that delightful yarn such a delightful colour. It has my name all over it.

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  7. UnknownJuly 11, 2017 at 4:40 PM

    So that explains it!! And I thought I was the only one. I am currently crocheting 3 afghans, and I am fighting the urge to start something new (not an afghan!!).
    I don't feel so alone now. :-)

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  8. Caffeine GirlJuly 11, 2017 at 4:43 PM

    I love stash diving, too. It is such a good feeling! That is totally my color! I like to be focusing on three or four projects too. Knitting ADD!

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  9. AnonymousJuly 11, 2017 at 6:47 PM

    That is a gorgeous color pink.

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  10. chrisknitsJuly 11, 2017 at 8:05 PM

    Pretty pattern. I currently have 3 projects on my needles, and unbelievably they are all for me. That has NEVER happened before. Finally, selfish knitting.

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  11. BonnyJuly 11, 2017 at 11:05 PM

    That pink is beautiful! I think I do better with one or two projects, but that has never stopped me from having four or more cast on!

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  12. Amy at love made my homeJuly 12, 2017 at 3:02 AM

    What a great colour! I think it is good to have more than one thing on the go at once!

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  13. MaryJuly 12, 2017 at 5:39 AM

    so pretty! I just saw Bonny's post about the stargazer lily bloom and your yarn looks like a perfect match!

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  14. GraceJuly 12, 2017 at 9:42 AM

    I love this color, Karen! I also love how your blog has developed over the years and admire your consistency (something I'm sorely lacking lately). I can't wait to see how this shawl turns out! x

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  15. DiannaJuly 12, 2017 at 10:32 AM

    Oh that shawl is going to be beautiful! Yes, pink is definitely a great color for you!

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  16. Helen BJuly 12, 2017 at 1:12 PM

    I am the same, have to have at least 3 or more projects on the go, love the variety etc. That pattern is gorgeous and so is the wool, looking forward to seeing more of it as the knitting progresses.

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  17. Jeannie Gray KnitsJuly 12, 2017 at 2:34 PM

    Such a pretty pink! I love stash diving.

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  18. Needles and WoolJuly 12, 2017 at 5:33 PM

    nice color! so bright. I know what you mean, it is fun to have a few projects on the go at once, if I get bored of one then I can switch to the other.

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  19. All Knit Up DesignsJuly 12, 2017 at 8:02 PM

    What a happy happy color! I love knitting from stash, it makes me feel accomplished!

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  20. JaneJuly 13, 2017 at 8:56 PM

    That will be very bright and pretty. I looked at your notes and I had already favorited and added the pattern to my library. Maybe shopping the stash should include my Rav library.

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