It's Done!!!!

After a marathon television watching session (Boy Meets World* and Don't Forget the Lyrics) during a thunderstorm yesterday afternoon, I finished the edging on the Lily of the Valley Shawl. She is now blocking on the cutting table.

Pattern: Lily of the Valley Shawl, Lace Style, Interweave Press
Yarn:Fino, Alpaca with a Twist
Notes and Modifications: I made no major modifications to the pattern. I did this shawl with a class at my LYS. If I were to ever knit this pattern again (don't count on that!) I'd probably make it at least 25% longer. I'll know better after it is done blocking but it seems like it will make a nice scarf-length shawl rather than a full-on stole.

I do plan on packing this for my trip. Actually it will probably go in the carry-on for a lightweight cover up for sleeping on the flight over, that and I would hate for it to get "lost" during a luggage inspection or something. I'm counting on the Scottish weather providing some knitwear wearing opportunities that I don't typically get in August.


As you can see, I don't own a set of blocking wires. If I do another big lace project, I will invest in some. Instead I used the string and pins method. Tedious but effective.

I see that my classmates are now finishing their Lilies too. Check it out HERE






*What? You haven't ever gotten sucked into the laughter and tears provided by Corey and Topanga? Mr. Feeney will just have to come over and have a talk with you.