Pre-Shepherds Harvest

I am so antsy for the local sheep and wool festival this weekend that even I am finding myself a little tiresome.  Single focus.  At work:  Server is running out of memory.  In my head:  Need more memory? you need more crimp.  At work:  WiFi networks.  In my head:  Why Fiber?  REALLY?  

You get the idea.  Worse than a kid before Christmas.

I have challenged myself to complete a new shawl by Saturday morning.  I started Monday.  I have not been so very dedicated, so I am hoping to take Friday afternoon off because knitting is the best use of vacation days that I can come up with.  I'm making the Tuscany shawl from No Sheep For You out of some handspun merino/bamboo.  Progress thus far:

Here's my other latest WIP - Blossom from Lavold book #11 out of Rowan CashCotton:

And no, there's no reason to mention that once again I have started two projects that are basically the same color.

But if you need some color, I just finished my first Lorna's Laces socks: 

The yarn was really nice to work with but for some reason required lots more stitches than other yarn knit on the same size needles.  

And my other FO, which was an exciting project in so many ways...

This is Norwegian Woods by Sivia Harding out of Ivory Sea Silk.  Wow.  That alone is enough.  But this shawl kept me up nights with suspense.  I had about what you see in the second picture remaining when I ran out of yarn.  So I debated ripping back and taking out a repeat of the second and third sections, which really didn't thrill me that much.  So Ravelry to the Rescue!  I searched on the yarn and found a woman in Iowa who had a skein to trade!  So we did our trade, but the dye lots weren't even close.  While hers was just as beautiful, it had a pink and gray tone to it.  Right about the same time, a brand new friend from a yahoo group I had joined just days before posted a comment that said she had some of that color left from a project if I wanted it!  She sent it right away and it was a great match!  You would never see the change if you didn't know about it.   THANKS AGAIN, ANN!!

OK, one more picture.  I have wanted one of the Forrester Dervish spindles ever since they came out, more out of curiosity than anything.  I finally broke down and got one, and BOY OH BOY, do I love this spindle!!  

All for now!  See you on the flip side of Shepherds Harvest!

Comments

[June]

OMG, had to laugh at the Why Fiber thing. Too funny!

Love the ivory shawl, it is gorgeous!!! Are you entering it in the state fair?

[Chris]

The ivory shawl is stunning! And I love the colors of your new shawl.

[Mel]

Your Norwegian Woods shawl is just gorgeous! I love the beaded edging, and I'm glad you didn't have to rip back.

Your shawl in progress goes beautifully with Blossom. I think you've found the perfect project for that handspun.

And the spindle? Wow, really nice.

[Jen]

Just keep knitting, knitting, knitting. You go girl! Have fun at Shepherd's Harvest. That Norwegian Woods is gorgeous!

[Mary]

You go girl! That shawl is going to be gorgeous. Norwegian Woods is stunning. Enjoy Shepherd's Harvest!

[Jan]

Tuscany and that yarn are perfect! You rock!

[Caroline]

I agree, no better use of a vacation day. Unfortunately I tend to use mine for things like mowing the lawn, vacuuming, and staying home with Emmy if there's no school.