I had a wonderfull day with my daughter spent watching movies and hanging out.... and knitting. After having to un-knit (tink) 2 rows of lace pattern (total nightmare) I was able to finish my "Traveling Woman" shawl. Yippee!!! This was my first shawl and my first time reading a lace chart. It's such a feeling of acomplishment. I still have to block it, but concidering summer is here, that may wait for a bit till I have some other things to block with it. Blocking is almost as repulsive to me as a gauge swatch, so I like to put it off till I have a few things and can do them all at once.
To my amazing mother, I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART. I could never put to words how much I admire, respect and cherish you and our relationship. Thankyou for all you have ever done for me (even if I didn't understand at the time). Thankyou for changing my diapers. Thankyou for teaching me how to be strong. Thankyou for showing me compassion. Thankyou for nurturing my creative side. Thankyou for always being my number 1 fan. I would not be the person I am today without you. I am everything I am because of you.
Hours knitting: 6
Total so far: 36.5
Congratulations on your first shawl, and what a lovely one it is! I've not knitted a shawl yet. In fact, I was just wishing this morning that I had one in the office to throw over my shoulders to ward off the Monday morning chill. We've had a cool snap here the past few days, which happens often enough in my neck of the woods that lots of folks don't put out delicate plants until after the "Tenth of May Cold Spell". *G* A warm, cozy shawl would have been a good thing to have this morning. Hopefully I'll have one ready for the NEXT Tenth of May Cold Spell.
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