This is my first finished project of 2012 and it feels like I’ve spent 2012 years knitting it!
In my head I like to think that I’m the type of woman who loves to knit in silence whilst contemplating the intricacies of the universe. In reality I like a simpl(ish) pattern that I can click-clack through while talking, listening or half watching something.
This pattern is quite a simple repeat of six rows but early on I made quite a few mistakes that meant I unpicked as many rows as I knitted because one lost stitch meant un-doing the whole block of pattern. From that moment on I could only work on it in a monastery type silence! Slow progress then…
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January 20, 2012 at 3:56 pm
Abs
So so so gorgeous. The next one will be so much quicker. I am impressed that your first project is finished before the end of January!
January 22, 2012 at 9:26 am
Claire
I don’t think there will be a next one! I’m impressed you managed to look at the wool!
January 20, 2012 at 7:47 pm
Dad
Whose coats are you using? They look a little short for you!
January 22, 2012 at 9:26 am
Claire
What can I say? My legs have worn down over the years!
January 20, 2012 at 7:58 pm
Helen Philipps
Love your lace scarf! Had to smile at the idea of knitting lace in monastic silence….yes, me too!! Have a lovely weekend,Claire.
Helen x
January 20, 2012 at 8:34 pm
sue
That’s a glorious scarf Claire! I love and hate knitting all at the same time, such an alien language to me requiring the utmost concentration at all times. I absolutely cannot watch television, talk, look up and knit!
January 20, 2012 at 10:59 pm
Annie
It’s scrummy Claire, sumptuous lacy sqooshiness (not a word? well it is now!) to keep your neck warm! Love it!
Can I ask which Rowan yarn you used?
January 21, 2012 at 2:09 am
Betsy
Gorgeous. I’m so impressed! I love blue and brown together, too!
January 21, 2012 at 6:12 pm
Kiran Johal
I’m loving your scarf and am in awe…couldn’t knit to save my life…not jealous at all. Keep up the posts.
January 21, 2012 at 6:52 pm
anne
Your scarf looks gorgeous! How sad, though, that you couldn’t work on it without silence. I’ve had some crochet projects like that but I much prefer listening to an audiobook or having a movie in the background while I work. I just started another of my giant granny square blankets and it’s amazing how fast and easy that goes. I barely have to look. I could practically watch a movie with subtitles. If only all projects were that quick and easy.
January 21, 2012 at 8:02 pm
Stephanie
Your scarf is worthy of a hearty round of applause. Bravo Claire! Also I am timidly letting you know I have linked in with your wonderful post on Lost In Lace.
Have a wonderful Sunday.