Now that's got to count for progress!
Here they are:
My Aqua Malabrigo Lace Shawlette
Pattern: Traveling Woman
Yarn: Malabrigo Silky in Bobby Blue (27)
Needles: 4mm
I used just under 2 skeins. Bought from Loop Knitting in Islington, London. They just moved to gorgeous new premises!
Alpaca Shawl in Dark Red
Pattern: Gail/Nightsongs
Yarn: Artesano Alpaca 4 ply
Needles: 4.5mm
I must check the remainder of the yarn to figure out how much I used. I bought four balls but I've got lots left over.
I was quite worried that this alpaca wool wouldn't block well. So far it's looking good but I haven't exactly worn it yet. It's too warm outside for that, so I will need to blog about this shawl when it gets autumnal again (let's not think of that just yet).
Latest state of play:
16 WIPs
20 Completed projects (yay!)
8 projects in hibernation (yup, chucked another couple in there for good measure)
I'm afraid I am sneaking a newly cast-on project in there. I was desperate to cast on a Niebling doily pattern in a white cobweb yarn that is so wonderfully soft and beautiful to knit with! I am hoping this is going to be a shawl. Right now I'm at the stage where I have to repeat the same two stitches times two over two rows about 20 times, it's getting a touch tough to get through...
I really should complete a couple more projects - for the variety!
They are GORGEOUS! I'm especially in love with the second one - the color, the stitch, it's perfect... And well done on the photography!
ReplyDeleteThose are really lovely. I think the Traveling Woman is my favorite - so refreshing in that beautiful aqua!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with controlling your projects - but I'd say don't try to go overboard. If you're not naturally project-monogamous, it'll drive you nuts if you try to go there.
Lovely work, Giselle. I think a shawl is a perfect use of Malabrigo. I find it too hot for a sweater.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much everyone!
ReplyDeleteAnne: that's an insight! Very true. I am indeed getting a bit resentful if I try to force myself to only do some WIP bashing. So of course I've cast on a lace shawl! (And finished it day before yesterday, yay...)
Ooh, where will it all end...