I need a relaxing " I can talk and knit" type project. What's more comforting and long winded than an EZ Pi Shawl taken from the Knitter's Almanac? I've made this shawl twice. Once you can see here. So that's what I did last night....started the Pi Shawl using my hand spun Copper Beech yarn from Tintagel...you know Barn 31 at Rhinebeck. This fiber was spun randomly so the colors of each skein are somewhat related but essentially different. That's when I thought this shawl would fill the bill.
I'm working the shawl in concentric rounds or YO's. Brooklyntweed's Pi Shawl/Blanket made me decide I needed to make this shawl. Of course ......I may changed the pattern if I get too bored with YO's. We will have to see. I love circular knitting for the many design opportunities it can afford.
I did want you to see the socks that I hand dyed and finally finished using a 4knit, 1purl around pattern..............
These were long overdue in the UFO department. I used Silkwood handpainted yarn from the UK and Knitty's Crusoe pattern...................
Love this shot of Ruth in profile taken in our sunny hallway........
Here are DH's assortment of Cory cat fish lined up in parking lot fashion. If you 'd like to see DH's African fish check out this link. You can hear him in the background announcing we've got another Electric Yellow African Cichlid baby....so cute!!!
7 comments:
Doesn't it fell good to get some FOs accomplished?! That's what it's all about.
Been thinking about shawls for a while, and your Pi is tempting.
You shot yourself in the foot. You showed us all those gorgeous projects you made, then put in Ruth who upstaged everything. She's beautiful.
beautiful photos to brighten up an otherwise grey day in Feb!
Ruth's portrait is amazing! reminds me of a Wyeth painting.
...and the Pi/Tintagel combo is stunning..Linda makes such wonderful blends....I can almost feel the cush factor in my hands.
Nice to see some FO's. I really need to have one of those soon but am still knee deep in test knitting (sigh). Gorgeous photos!!!!
Ruth is so pretty! Please give her a hug for me.
Easy shawls are perfect winter knits. I have a rectangular one I work on by the fire and it's a great comfort project.
Finished at last, eh?! The Crusoe pattern was such a good choice for that yarn... and your cat is gorgeous!
Hi, Cindy - I hope you'll be bringing the Pi shawl to the next meeting - I've seen it in EK's book and would love to see it in person. I can't quite figure out what it really looks like.
Sherill
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