July 18, 2003
Knitting along
Here's a photo of my "Elizabeth" shawl as of yesterday morning. The rows are getting longer (there are four increases every right side row), and last night I finished up row 84. I don't have a clear idea how long I want the shawl, so don't really know how long it's likely to take. But I am making sure and steady (if slow) progress.
I timed several rows of knitting, and at this point it's taking me about 21 minutes to knit a right side row and about 15 minutes to knit a wrong side row (all purl except for the seed stitch border). I'm really liking the look of the shawl so far. I love the fact that I can try it on as it goes along. Top-down knitting rocks!
One thing about knitting with this fine yarn: I have to be very careful about hangnails and dry skin as there is a great tendency for any rough spot to catch on the lace. I have a tube of my favorite lotion right by my knitting chair, and use it frequently.
Since the knitting from this point is more or less routine (until I get to the edging), I have to remind myself to get back to the charting of the Kinzel pattern. In fact, I have been reminding myself, so stronger measures may be necessary! *grin*
Posted by Shelda at July 18, 2003 10:04 AMWhat's your favorite hand lotion? Me, I'm addicted to L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand cream- not inexpensive, but you only need a little at a time and it's soooo good.
Posted by: Barbara at July 18, 2003 05:21 PMSomehow I just knew someone was going to ask that question ;) After much searching, I've been using Aveda's "Hand Therapy." The first time I tried it, I thought "this is it!" I'll keep an eye out for the L'Occitane, though. There could always be something better!
Posted by: Shelda at July 19, 2003 05:10 PM