Steady Knitting Progress


I am totally thrilled by my steady progress of the white out shawl.  I have only 34 rows until the bind off.  And that lace section is gorgeous!!

I've been digging through my yarns finding possible skeins for some holiday knitting that I will start by mid September.  I'll be looking for accessory patterns to match up with the yarn I already have in stash.  The planning stage is satisfying for me.

I ordered yarn from Webs for my son in law and my sister's sweaters. Thanks for the suggestions last week with pattern ideas, that helps me hone in on some possibilities.  I'm messaging my son in law with photos of designs and gaining more ideas of what he is interested in.

My sister will get this sweater in the blue Madelinetosh sock.

What are you knitting this week?


Comments

  1. BonnyAugust 23, 2017 at 9:02 AM

    Your Whiteout is beautiful and I love the lace sections! I'm looking forward to seeing this as a lovely FO, just 34 rows away!

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  2. TahneeAugust 23, 2017 at 9:43 AM

    I am so in love with your white out shawl! <3 I just started a new pair of socks yesterday :)

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  3. VeraAugust 23, 2017 at 10:44 AM

    Gorgeous Whiteout - amazing lace sections. So pretty. And...you are almost finished!!

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  4. AnonymousAugust 23, 2017 at 11:13 AM

    That TOSH is gorgeous.

    Unfortunately, there has been more UNknitting than knitting this week. :-(

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  5. kathy bAugust 23, 2017 at 11:40 AM

    Yup I have to agree. the WHITEOUT shawl is impressive . I love your colors for your sisters sweater. Wishing you great light for dark yarn knitting. I need it too for my next bag which is going to be dark

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  6. elnsAugust 23, 2017 at 12:27 PM

    Man that Madelinetosh photo is call to knit if there ever was one. I am putting a few rounds in at night of a sock. It's all I have in me at the end of the day these days. I'm hoping to finish a baby sweater this weekend, but I have said that for about 2 months. I dunno. I blame button bands. ;)

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  7. DeborahAugust 23, 2017 at 12:51 PM

    That lace is fabulous! I'm working on another pair of socks...very therapeutic.

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  8. TannaAugust 23, 2017 at 3:25 PM

    Love. love. love. that white out shawl, Karen!! Your sister is going to LOVE that blue cardigan. Yours is so beautiful! blessings ~ tanna

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  9. UnknownAugust 23, 2017 at 3:35 PM

    Your shawl is absolutely gorgeous, Karen.
    I honestly have never seen anything quite like it.

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  10. MonicaAugust 23, 2017 at 3:37 PM

    Karen that is absolutely beautiful!

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  11. Caffeine GirlAugust 23, 2017 at 7:08 PM

    Your shawl is going to be gorgeous. I love that lace.

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  12. chrisknitsAugust 23, 2017 at 10:10 PM

    More afghan squares for my daughter's blanket. But I need to get the shawl on my needles done! Yours is GORGEOUS!!!

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  13. Helen BAugust 24, 2017 at 2:50 AM

    The whiteout is really stunning

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  14. Jeannie Gray KnitsAugust 24, 2017 at 11:38 AM

    I wish I was your sister! You've chosen gorgeous yarn for her sweater. Your shawl is also gorgeous. Love the contrast between the very feminine lace and the somewhat masculine gold stripes.

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  15. AlinaAugust 24, 2017 at 12:35 PM

    Oh, this shawl is going to be stunning! Such a smart choice of colors!

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  16. DiannaAugust 24, 2017 at 1:44 PM

    Karen, I look at the intricate lace section of that shawl and think to myself, "How does she have patience for that?" Obviously I am not a candidate for doing such a project. :/ I purchased some yarn a while back for a shawl I wanted to make for a friend's birthday in late September. Would you believe that I tried three different patterns before I found one that I liked with the yarn I had chosen. I have a full plate right now and I am thinking that had something to do with it, but this pattern is so pretty with this yarn and I'm tooling right along now. :)

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  17. CathieJAugust 24, 2017 at 3:42 PM

    Your shawl is just gorgeous. I like that cardigan that you are going to make. The yarn color is so pretty.

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  18. Judy S.August 24, 2017 at 4:37 PM

    Such a beautiful shawl! That sure looks like a lot of stitches! Love the blue sweater yarn, too.

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  19. Needles and WoolAugust 24, 2017 at 11:57 PM

    the shawl is looking so great so far! I love the white lace details in between the yellow parts. I like the color of the yarn you chose for your sister's sweater too, I am sure she is going to love it! I am working on finishing sewing the seams on my sweater and knitting the first sock of a pair for my mom for Christmas. Have a good weekend!

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  20. Amy at love made my homeAugust 25, 2017 at 3:48 AM

    Your shawl is going to be so beautiful!

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