Count to five
So I counted and I'm working on five things that I can't blog about till they're finished, and that means no in-progress photos or musings. However, you can still catch occasional random non-secret knitting photos on Flickr:
I started a shawl from Knitting Lace Triangles, by Evelyn Clark. The yarn is Mama Llama Silken Cash, which should be enough for a small shoulder shawl. I'm really enjoying the book and the straightforward approach to starting and knitting a triangular shawl. As is typical for me, I've started and re-started a few times and unless I can figure out where I lost two stitches, I'll probably frog again tomorrow (and the yarn is holding up well to all the frogging).
There are a few other things that are going to need my attention and some action. And it's possibly I'll have some non-vacation travel coming up. No escapism allowed, but the knitting does find its way into the spare moments here and there. I also make time to check in on blogs and websites to see what everybody's working on. There's absolutely no shortage of inspiration either:
Knit happy!
I have TWO magazines to give away to the first person who comments and expresses an interest. I will pay free Media Mail postage:
Act fast!
(Comments will publish immediately so please just indicate your interest and I will email you for your address)
Comments
Hi, Janet. Thanks for the link to the book--I hadn't seen it. As for the Nectar book, did you actually get one? I'd love to take a look at it next time we're together :-)
Posted by: SoKnitpicky | May 9, 2008 03:39 PM
Hello, I would love to receive those magazines! Thank you for a great blog also!
Posted by: Cath | May 9, 2008 03:44 PM
hum, now I will be wondering for most of the weekend what the other invisible five projects are.
Posted by: Debbie | May 9, 2008 07:21 PM
Look at that lovely lace and the yarn looks great! I hope you find the lost stitches. Nectar is great, I want to knit so much in it!
Posted by: Lin | May 10, 2008 01:58 AM
I love Evelyn Clark's approach so will be checking out that book for sure, thanks Janet!
Posted by: Heather | May 10, 2008 07:05 AM
yes...I am wondering about those 5 projects...HAPPY MOTHER's DAY!
Posted by: Theresa | May 10, 2008 03:37 PM
Oh, that shawl sounds like it will be decadent!
Posted by: Chris | May 12, 2008 02:05 PM
The Mama Llama yarn looks wonderful. I keep wanting to order some and it seems to always be sold out in the colors I want! Sigh!
Posted by: Raina | May 13, 2008 07:54 AM
I think that Mama Llama Silken Cash might be the best yarn name out there.
Good luck on the secret projects - looking forward to seeing them revealed!
Posted by: monique | May 13, 2008 10:05 AM
How lovely! Can't wait to see the FO. I just frogged a lace triangle, too. It's frustrating but so worth it in the end. Oh, BTW, while you are frogging, remember that knitting is supposed to be FUN!
Posted by: GayleA | May 13, 2008 10:59 AM