Knitting News

 


Good morning!  I thought I'd share with you the progress of the wedding shawl which is nearly two-thirds of the way completed.  I just wound up the last skein of yarn and I am making the eighth wedge out of ten total.  The beading row now takes me two evenings to do.  

This is a wonderful knit and I will be sad when it is finished.  In other knitting news that is not photographed - I am on the second sock for my daughter's Christmas socks.  Remember I have a grand knitting plan of knitting the kids and the significant others each a pair of socks.

What are you working on this week?

















Comments

  1. VeraSeptember 9, 2020 at 8:07 AM

    That is one STUNNING shawl! And two nights to do one row??? Amazing. I unraveled a lot (and will unravel more today). but I have yarn waiting to be cast on!

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  2. BonnySeptember 9, 2020 at 8:10 AM

    That shawl is really lovely and you've given me some new perspective! I'm often disappointed with my own slow knitting progress but I can see that your two-evening beading rows require patience. What a beautiful labor of love!

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  3. JuliannSeptember 9, 2020 at 9:03 AM

    Beautiful shawl. I have those sleeves that need to be knit but I cast on a hat - avoidance or procrastination?

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  4. LeftycrafterSeptember 9, 2020 at 9:25 AM

    Oh the shawl is spectacular. One if the new projects I started is a beaded shawl. You are right in the fact the placing of the beads takes time but, it is so worth it in the end. I am working on socks and mug rugs this weeks. Not being at home means I need portable projects.

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  5. MarthaSeptember 9, 2020 at 9:35 AM

    It is coming along beautifully! No projects here lately other than trying lots of new recipes. Have a great day :)

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  6. LauraSeptember 9, 2020 at 12:10 PM

    That shawl is gorgeous! I can't imagine how beautiful it will be when it is finished. I'm working on a Tegna sweater.
    blessings
    ~*~

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  7. EileenSeptember 9, 2020 at 2:38 PM

    OMG, bead knitting, I am so impressed! I did it once on a shawl and vowed never.ever.again.! Yours looks beautiful and such patience you have, something I was behind the door when handed out.

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  8. AsKatKnitsSeptember 9, 2020 at 2:55 PM

    Beautiful knitting, Karen! Wow. I love the beads and the yarn! It will be the perfect thing for a bride :)

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  9. affectioknitSeptember 9, 2020 at 3:25 PM

    I love the rows of beads in the shawl...I have added beads to shawls before...but usually only on the border...
    ~Have a lovely day!

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  10. kathy bSeptember 9, 2020 at 7:11 PM

    i love the beads ......may cast on anew tonight. Not sure. May just keep at orange skirt .......

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  11. StefanieSeptember 9, 2020 at 8:57 PM

    You are zoomin along on this shawl; what love.

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  12. sustainablemumSeptember 12, 2020 at 2:23 PM

    Your shawl is stunning, I suspect you have finished it by now.....

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  13. JaneSeptember 13, 2020 at 7:20 PM

    That shawl is perfect for a wedding - a knit full of love. I love that you are never in a hurry with your knitting but enjoying each stitch and row. A pair of socks for everyone - those are grand plans indeed but you are starting early. Let's see, I wove in the ends on the Touchstone Shawl this afternoon. Lately I am knitting a hat, a pair of socks, and today I cast on a cowl with my handspun!

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