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February 28, 2008
Aspen Grove Shawl: In Progress
Back in the days when I did counted cross stitch I would wake up early in the morning and immediately think about cross stitching. Often I would be so excited about stitching that I would hop out of bed, grab a cup of coffee, and curl up on the couch with my current project. It was my quiet time before the routine of the day kicked in.
I'm finding myself feeling the same way now and it's the Aspen Grove Shawl project that's making me feel this way. I started last week and thanks to Margene I mostly didn't have any trouble. I got stuck on row 5 (pathetic, yes?) but it was because I failed to follow Margene's advice and check the errata. Then I got stuck on row 30 for over an hour - again because I failed to check the errata. By the time I got to the error on row 79 I was ready. Slow learner's school? Me?
Miriam's pattern is wonderful as always. The few errors in the pattern were from the very early releases of the kit and all is fixed now. The design is brilliant - 4 wedge shapes that make up a half circle shawl - and it's a different shape than I've knit before.
I'm on chart 2 now and feel like I'm cruising along. There are rest rows on the backside of this chart and that certainly helps to make things go faster.
Not that it's a race. Right, Margene?
Posted by Carole at February 28, 2008 6:45 AM
Comments
Your shawl is beautiful! Don't you love a project that demands to be worked on.
Posted by: Karen at February 28, 2008 7:24 AM
WOW...look at that color! No wonder you can't stop thinking about it!!
Posted by: Robin in VA at February 28, 2008 7:38 AM
It's gorgeous! Are you using the same color as Margene? You two will have to have your picture taken together with your shawls one day.
Posted by: Wool Winder at February 28, 2008 7:42 AM
Very nice color and progress! I remember Diamond Fantasy Shawl rows 25 and 26 that I ripped and redid umteen times- but that was due to my own errata lol!.
Posted by: Manise at February 28, 2008 7:51 AM
Not a race! I'm back to where I had to frog. It's looking good now. I love knitting with this color, it's so happy!
Posted by: margene at February 28, 2008 7:52 AM
Oooooh - game on girls!
Posted by: Deb at February 28, 2008 8:00 AM
It's SO pretty! Makes me want to pull mine out of the basket and get started :-)
Posted by: Kim at February 28, 2008 8:03 AM
What a beautiful colorway. I hope the rest of the shawl is smooth sailing for you.
Posted by: Karen at February 28, 2008 8:04 AM
It's beautiful and I love the colorway you're using. What yarn is it?
Posted by: Beth at February 28, 2008 8:07 AM
Oops - never mind. :) I read the link a little more closely this time.
Posted by: Beth at February 28, 2008 8:08 AM
You grrls won't be able to go to the same party at the same time with matching shawls! Same colorway, same shawl. (or am I too fuzzy-headed this morning?) :)
Posted by: Norma at February 28, 2008 8:11 AM
It's beautiful Carole! You have definitely given a good reminder about the errata; should be like second nature to check. I can definitely understand why you would be jumping out of bed to knit on this shawl - hopefully you will both finish at the same time!
Posted by: Cynthia at February 28, 2008 8:31 AM
Your shawl is very pretty. Slow learneres school - that's funny. I guess even the best knitters have their moments.
Posted by: Hillary at February 28, 2008 9:15 AM
Very beautiful shawl. And, you know once you finish it - if you don't have anywhere to wear it I'd gladly take it off your hands... :)
Posted by: Sara at February 28, 2008 9:22 AM
I thought I was the only one who woke up thinking about knitting! :-D Now I'm realizing, I bet a lot of us do...
Posted by: Kate at February 28, 2008 9:36 AM
Love the shawl! You reminded me that I have the kit from Anne's shop sitting in my closet. I think I have way to many things waiting to be worked on...
Posted by: Lisa at February 28, 2008 9:43 AM
Beautiful, as always!
Posted by: Chris H at February 28, 2008 9:46 AM
All these pretty shawls are making me want to knit one...
Posted by: Danielle at February 28, 2008 9:55 AM
I used to do counted cross stitch too, and really need to finish the project that's been in my attic for probably 10 years!
Lovely shawl. This might be the summer of lace!
Posted by: elizabeth at February 28, 2008 10:54 AM
Beautiful as always. I was already thinking shawl and you're pushing me even harder in that direction.
Posted by: Lucia at February 28, 2008 10:54 AM
That shawl is looking good. If I fail to check the errata first on my next knit, I will think of you.
Posted by: Sarah at February 28, 2008 11:16 AM
So pretty! Love those reds.
Posted by: Kathy at February 28, 2008 11:23 AM
oh my - the colors and the pattern.. be still my heart.
Posted by: Teyani at February 28, 2008 11:41 AM
That would certainly be worth getting out of bed for!
Posted by: Kristi aka Fiber Fool at February 28, 2008 11:54 AM
You're awake enough to do counted cross stitch and/or knit lace first thing in the morning?!
I am in awe. I can't even knit socks first thing.
I think it's wonder you and Margene are working on the same pattern/kit at the same time. It's your own little along.
Posted by: Cookie at February 28, 2008 12:15 PM
Race?! Did we learn nothing from the Moth? ;-)
I wonder what it is about this pattern that's so gripping--you and Margene both seem to be completely smitten with it!
Posted by: Beth S. at February 28, 2008 12:45 PM
It's looking great. I love the colors!
Posted by: Leslie at February 28, 2008 1:18 PM
Don't you love it when a project calls to you? The colorway is so bright and cheery. Even though right now it's a "blob", I can tell it's going to be stunning.
Posted by: ~Kristie at February 28, 2008 2:53 PM
This is a beautiful colorway! It matches your blog :) I'm looking forward to seeing your finished shawl.
Posted by: Tonni at February 28, 2008 3:57 PM
It looks great! And I was really happy to get to the resting row parts too. And the feather and fan at the end will be a BREEZE!
Posted by: Miriam at February 28, 2008 4:18 PM
What a fascinating shape and gorgeous colors!
Posted by: Ina at February 28, 2008 4:58 PM
oooh, looks great! I love that colorway.
Posted by: molly! at February 28, 2008 8:33 PM
That's georgeous! (now my friends call me a competetive knitter... but they don't know the world of blogging knitters who race to make shawls!).
Posted by: lisa at February 28, 2008 9:43 PM
I used to do counted cross-stitch too, and needlepoint. In fact, I first met Margene when I took a needlepoint class from her, many years ago.
Much in common we have.
Posted by: Alarming Female at February 28, 2008 11:24 PM
that is beautiful! i can't wait to see it finished.
Posted by: E at February 29, 2008 1:28 PM
That's just yummy! Almost makes me want to rush out and shop.
Maybe next week!
Posted by: liz at February 29, 2008 4:41 PM
