Now that I've turned the heel on my second Tart Lime sock, I know there's just a few days more to finish it. Which means I can start thinking about my next project just in time for the New Year ... a good time to think about my knitting resolutions for the coming year. My first resolution? To choose projects to knit the yarn I already have.
With that in mind, I've cast on a Heartland Lace shawl. Many years ago I bought some dk weight cotton/nylon blend yarn because I loved the colours. And ever since I've been at a loss as to what to knit from it; that is, until a fellow Raveler messaged me to ask if I could spare some so that she could finish her shawl. Absolutely. And after looking at her project pages, a lace shawl seemed an ideal use for this yarn. Last summer I knit a swallowtail shawl - one of the most interesting and challenging knits I'd ever attempted. Another challenge seems like a good way to start a new year!
5 comments:
Beautiful shawl! I love Evelyn Clark's designs. It's a good resolution, too. Happy New Year.
I have that shawl in my ravelery queue . Looking forward to see yours. Like many other knitters I've also made the resolution to use up more of my stash and venture out of my comfort zone . Hasn't happened so far , we'll see how 2010 shapes up .
Knit from my stash is one of my resolutions too.. I've collected quite a bit over the last year. I should be able to keep it so long as I can stay of E-Bay!
Oh, and I will break it in the summer when The Needle Emporium holds its annual tent sale - but that doesn't count. If you've never been you should come too! This summer I got enough yarn for four pairs of socks, two sweaters, one shrug, two hedgehogs, a shawl and half an afghan for under $200!
That's gorgeous. Looking forward to seeing it completed.
good choice- looking forward to seeing it done!
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