Next!

When I typed the subject line of this post, I imagined Hiro Protagonist in Snow Crash saying it after a deadly katana strike, because I'm a huge nerd. I've decided what to do with the yarns I bought at Stitches. I am indeed going to do one of the EZ 100th Anniversary shawls with the red Tosh Merino Light. I decided on the Camping half circle, because I find hearts annoying, and the Gull Wing wasn't quite as visually interesting. I've already started this one, in fact. I should finish the double paw print section on the ride home today. Size 8 needles feel a little clunky to me these days, but this is a fairly solid fingering weight yarn, and I think it'll be perfect for the gauge I want. With the teal Montreaux, I'm going to make the Peacock Feathers Stole. I paid more for the pattern than for any other pattern I've ever used, but it is SO beautiful, and SO perfect for this yarn...how could I resist? I started Camping instead of this one because I was lacking the size 3 needles needed for the Peacock Feathers. I thought about picking up some Addi Lace needles at Windsor Button, but missed their closing time on Saturday, and wouldn't be able to get back there until this weekend. I came to the decision that even if I did manage to get them right away, they'd probably be more expensive than a fixed Knitpicks Harmony needle (even with shipping), and since I know I love the Harmonies, I went and ordered one of those. When it gets here...I just might have to consider working on two projects at the same time! Zut alors! It's funny. Before I started knitting lace, I never wore shawls or wraps. Even when I was starting to knit one, I was a little worried that I wouldn't really want to wear it. Now, I can't imagine not having them as part of my wardrobe. They're versatile, pretty, and they add a fabulous accent to lots of different kinds of outfits. I love my shawls! I realized the other day that I've got quite a few of them now: Aeolian Multnomah Vernal Equinox Gail a.k.a. Nightsongs Wingspan Seascape Not a bad start!