I’ve been making steady progress on the Bee Fields Shawl. Right now I’m nearly done with the Bee In Fields Section 2 and I’m so in love with this particular bit of knitting.
At first, I was a little bit nervous about how the dropped stitches would work out. I thought the holes would gape too much, but after I completed the first repeat I was in love.
I particularly enjoy the knitting acrobatics employed to create the butterfly effect. And even though I’m no fan of the backwards loop cast on (scroll down for video), I think it’s well worth the trouble.
After this section is completed, I move on to the edging. I may just have this shawl finished before the weekend is through and I’m just a little sad to see that happen.
To prevent this post-project depression, I’ve been planning on other projects to start and I think I might try something a little different. Sticking with Anne’s designs, but instead of a shawl or a stole, I might cast on for a felted bag. I already have the yarn, so I’m prepped for surgery ready to start. (Someone has been watching too much Grey’s Anatomy. The premiere is on the 27th! Whee!)
I think the bag will keep me occupied until the 23rd, which is the start of the Clapotis Second Wave. If not, there’s always the Lotus Blossom Shawl to start for my mother or maybe the Sampler Stole from a Gathering of Lace.
Let’s not even mention the many projects already on the needles. Let’s not even go there.
No, I don’t think I’ll be lacking in projects to keep me busy.
