Knitting News



What does a knitter do when she is so close to finishing a sweater?  She works on a shawl of course.  I haven't spent much time on this shawl and yesterday while listening to podcasts I added 6 more rows.  The border is over half way done.


Well now, I was hoping that the sweater would be done and I have merely six rows to go on the second cuff.  I just couldn't finish it last night, I was tired and so were my hands (cotton is unforgiving), so today is the day the sweater will be off the needles.

What are you working on this week?

Comments

  1. affectioknitJune 17, 2020 at 9:29 AM

    I love the gradual shade change on the pink shawl...so pretty....and congratulations on finishing the pretty pink sweater...
    ~Have a lovely day!

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  2. BonnyJune 17, 2020 at 9:40 AM

    I've learned the hard way not to keep knitting late at night when I'm tired and my hands are, too. There are usually too many mistakes to rip out in the morning. Both of your pink projects are lovely!

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  3. LeftycrafterJune 17, 2020 at 9:52 AM

    Only 6 more rows. How exciting. It is a lovely sweater. The shawl will be done soon too. What is next to go on your needles? I am knitting sock....still.

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  4. kathy bJune 17, 2020 at 1:46 PM

    6 more rows! You are so done!!! My hands and joints are still complaining from all the knit 2 togethers on my shawl that is off the needles and not blocked. . Im working on a new shawl. I started sock knitting , used a 8 row leaf repeat. Got lost somewhere and it didn't look like leaves...
    so I bailed. Happier shawl knitting now anyhow.....:)

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  5. VeraJune 17, 2020 at 2:28 PM

    Cotton is hard on my hands too, but oh my! That sweater is so pretty and soft looking. I'm betting you get a ton of use out of it. The pink shawl is really pretty too. I'm working on my HItchhiker and I want to pick out yarn for my next sock adventure.

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  6. Tiny Toadstool CottageJune 17, 2020 at 6:14 PM

    So much pretty in pink! Looks like you will be finished both those projects soon. Time to plan the next one! Look forward to seeing them in all their finished glory.

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  7. Needles and WoolJune 17, 2020 at 9:00 PM

    I love both of these projects and love the colors of the shawl. The sweater looks so close to being done and is adorable.

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  8. mamasmercantileJune 18, 2020 at 4:05 AM

    I am loving the sweater Karen both the pattern and the yarn, a wonderful make.

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  9. JaneJune 18, 2020 at 8:34 PM

    Those two projects are so pretty. My knitting has been rather scattered lately. That means it is time to tend to one or two projects and finish something. Take good care of your hands. You are wise to set aside the sweater and rest your hands. It will be finished - all in good time.

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  10. StefanieJune 19, 2020 at 10:31 PM

    My cross stitch which is now done as of last night. I've been working on my shawl and more on my nephew's cardigan.

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  11. MeredithJune 20, 2020 at 5:46 PM

    Both of your projects are beautiful. Stay safe.

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  12. sustainablemumJune 21, 2020 at 5:55 AM

    Like you more rows on my shawl and I have cast on a sock this week which is slowly growing. Your projects are lovely, the gradient of colours on your shawl is wonderful.

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  13. Jeannie Gray KnitsJune 22, 2020 at 9:46 PM

    Gosh, that sweater is lovely. Such a delicate shade of pink.

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