With my fingers in so many pies, there hasn’t been any eye popping progress with any of my knitting projects. So instead of concentrating my efforts by how much I get done, I’ve been luxuriating on how much pleasure I get from each of them.
The Springtime Shawl (Ravelry Link) continues to grow, while giving my brain a gentle tickle. The lace pattern isn’t exactly complex, but it still requires a certain amount of concentration.
The Ocean Feathers Stole provides me with the most tactile pleasure as the Sea Silk is the most decadent yarn I have ever used to date. Instead of giving in to my inclination and knitting it all up in one go, I’ve decided to only allow myself a certain amount of time each day to work on it. In this way, I can prolong the experience and savor each and every precious yard of this glorious yarn. Despite my careful plans, the stole seems to be growing at an alarming rate and I find myself nearing the end of the first ball of yarn.
Another yarn that I love is the Fearless Fiber sock yarn and I’ve been carefully hoarding it for just the right pattern. Now that I’ve found it, I would very much like to extend my time with it. But I suddenly find myself past the heel of the second sock.
I have a feeling these will be finished sooner then I’d like. My only consolation for the upcoming post-project blues is the lovely handspun I have lined up to knit.
Inch by inch, I’m getting things done but I’m taking my sweet time doing it and I wouldn’t have it any other way. :-)
