Has it been nearly a week since I last blogged? Really? That long?
It hasn’t been like I haven’t had anything to blog about. I’ve just been resting up and vegging in front of the TV and I’m feeling much better now. Thanks for all the wonderful get well emails and comments.
Speaking of television,I’m disgusted with the fact that Dollhouse has been canceled. I’m hoping that Castle and The Unusuals will get picked up for a second season. Although it looks like Castle is the only one with a fighting chance.
I’m excited about tonight’s season finale of Bones. If you’re a fan, you’ve seen the trailers. It could be great or it could be a monumental disaster. Let’s just cross our fingers and hope this episode doesn’t end up in the toilet like last year’s finale did.
Also, I was shocked with last night’s American Idol results. I know Kris Allen is a very talented guy, I don’t want to take anything away from him, but I always believed Danny would be right there with Adam. In fact, I’m still in a state of disbelief.
During all this insane TV watching, I had to keep my hands busy. I finished a few things and hopefully I’ll be able to show them off in the next few days.
Then the unbelievable happened. I actually blocked a shawl!
Pattern: Caricia by Anne Hanson
Yarn: Dizzy Blonde Studios Sock Yarn in Olivia
Needles: 4US/3.5mm
Date Started: April 4, 2009
Date Finished: May 17, 2009
This was a really fun knit. I love Anne Hanson’s patterns. Her instructions and charts are so consistently easy to follow. In fact, I may have just started another of her patterns.
But I digress.
The yarn was a real pleasure to use. It reminded me of Fearless Fibers base yarn, which I adore. The Olivia colorway just made my toes tingle with its saturated goodness and its subtle variations.
Today I plan on blocking another shawl.
Tomorrow there may be socks.
I do believe I’m back in the saddle.
Sammy defies you to disagree.
Happy Thursday, everyone!
May 14th, 2009 at 10:26 am
Well, I declare!! That came out so nice, Opal. Congratulations!
Now git ta werk!
May 14th, 2009 at 10:29 am
Oh my goodness! That yarn is beautiful, but what you did with it? Amazing!!
How big is it? I’m unfamiliar with the designer.
~boutrosbabe
PS Your cat? Freakin’ adorable!
May 14th, 2009 at 10:29 am
Gorgeous shawl!!
May 14th, 2009 at 11:05 am
Blocked a shawl?!
Who are you?!
xo
May 14th, 2009 at 11:35 am
Purty!
May 14th, 2009 at 11:38 am
beautiful!
May 14th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
GORGEOUS Opal. I love it!
May 14th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Pretty shawl! I too love the colorway! : )
(Bummer about Dollhouse. I hope Castle will get renewed!)
May 14th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
Stunning shawl! That colorway leaves me all tingly too. :)
May 14th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
I’m so glad you’re feeling better! The shawl is absolutely gorgeous! I wouldn’t dare defy Sammy!
May 14th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Oh, wow, just gorgeous! I love how that one came out! I’m even second thinking my yarn choice for my own…
May 14th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
It’s beautiful, Opal – I love that yarn – you are insanely fast with the shawls!!!
May 14th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Magnifient! About time you blocked something :)
May 14th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
I would never disagree w/Sammy.
The shawl is beautiful!! I love the colors and the pattern is just gorgeous. One of these days, I have to knit one of Anne’s shawls.
Did you see the finale of Lost?
I think Bones will do okay. They’re pretty good at juggling relationships without wrecking the characters. Cross your fingers. And Izzy had better not make me cry tonight.
May 14th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
It’s gorgeous!
May 14th, 2009 at 2:36 pm
Your shawl is gorgeous.
I love how Sammy coordinates with the curtain. LOL
May 14th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
The shawl is lovely!! I recently decided I hate everything I’m knitting (This has happened before.. I think I’m seeing a trend). I’m about to get a new lace project on the needles.
May 14th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
The new shawl is beautiful. So glad you are getting better.
I would not dare try to disagree with anyone giving that look.
xo
May 14th, 2009 at 7:07 pm
abso tootin lutely beautiful opal!!! i had to pick my jaw up off the floor. :-)
May 14th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Very beautiful, Opal. That Sammy sure knows how to give the stink eye;)
May 15th, 2009 at 1:58 am
Glad you’re feeling better! Lovely shawl, Opal. And it’s blocked too! Fantastic! And I would definitely never disagree with Sammy!
May 15th, 2009 at 2:48 am
Glad you are feeling better!
The shawl is gorgeous – great job!
May 15th, 2009 at 3:22 am
YEAH! Yeah, um, I wouldn’t mess with Sammy.
May 15th, 2009 at 5:45 am
Sammy is too precious, he should be in LOL cats. Your shawl is gorgeous!!! The colors and the pattern, what a delightful combination. I look forward to seeing your socks. I am loving my new sock stitch markers.
May 15th, 2009 at 5:52 am
Love those colors!
Sammy looks gooooooood!
Miss you! Hope to show up next week at Knit Nite.
May 15th, 2009 at 6:21 am
Lovely! I like the subtle colourway.
How can the cat be so cute? *sigh*
May 15th, 2009 at 10:22 am
the socks match Sammy, too!
(they’re lovely…)
(((hugs)))
May 16th, 2009 at 10:03 am
The shawl is gorgeous!! Good job Opal! Now if I could just block Swallowtail, oh, right, I would have to finish the last ten rows first…..
May 17th, 2009 at 4:39 pm
Lovely shawl, Opal. Handsome kitty, too.
May 18th, 2009 at 11:47 am
That is lovely!
I think I may be the only one not on the Adam Lambert train. I wanted it to be Danny and Kris.
May 19th, 2009 at 5:57 am
Another beautiful shawl. And I am glad you are feeling better.