The End of Obsession

The obsession for ZeKoigu Zetor is over, at least the knitting obsession.  I really don't care for the expression "stick a fork in it."...but this thing IS (finally) DONE!  It took about 1 and half hours to bind off and it was a very happy moment when the last stitch came off the needle.  In retrospect, if the first two color sections had been smaller, there would have been no need for the sixth ball of yarn. The plan had been to make a small summer shoulder warmer, but the shawl grew to be HUGE and I'll be able to wrap right up in it.  Can't complain about that!  There is little time in the next couple of days for blocking, but she should be unfurling into her full glory by the weekend.  I'm so happy with ZeKoigu Zetor and I agree with many of you who said she looks like hydrangea flowers.

The Sock Mojo is still MIA and Stacey may decide to send out a search party in case it is lost in the red rocks of Southern Utah.  You notice it's Stacey sending out the search party, not me, I don't care if the Mojo returns right away. The lace Mojo is firmly in place and, for now, CeCe fills the need for lace and for the desire of new summer sweaters.  The body is finished and awaiting sleeves...from there everything should go quickly.   

For some reason I feel light and free…it must be the weight of Zetor, which is finally off my shoulders!  As soon as CeCe is done I'll start another shawl, but for now I don't want to get too carried away with projects…it's too overwhelming for my little brain.

Comments

[Sarah]

I love your new shawl. You did a great job selecting the colors.

[Cindy/Snid]

The shawl is absolutely beautiful. I also agree that it looks like hydrangea! You know, maybe your sock mojo just needed a break? A little va-cay? Or maybe it is jealous of the lace mojo that seems to be hanging around?! You are still creating some wonderful things...

[Carole]

The colors in your new shawl are really so beautiful.

[Karen B.]

I love the progression of colors; so bright and feminine at the same time. And look how you're flying on CeCe.

[Sarah R]

I think that's the most subtle color change I've ever seen...it's just gorgeous. Hydrangeas is a good comparison, but I see (looking from neck edge to point) the glowing embers of a summer sunset.

[CindyCindy]

Little brain my butt. Zetor is lovely. You will love your CeCe. Bonne writes great sweater patterns, doesn't she? My advice is to not ignore sock mojo. It comes up from behind and smacks you upside the head if you aren't careful. Just keep an eye out.

[Kim D.]

Have you considered the Moroccan Days or Arabian Nights? I grabbed the kit yesterday and am excited to start when it arrives.

[ruth]

Zetor is stunning. Should you decide that you don't want it, I'll take it off your hands or your shoulders.

[Chris]

Just gorgeous!

[Chris]

I can hardly wait to see the final photos of Zetor - already it's stunning.

[Stitch-n-Snitch]

Wow--you must have been binding off all night at SnB!! She looks fabulous. :)

[Carla]

I am crazy in love with the shawl!!! CRAZY

[Teresa C]

That shawl! The blocking will be spectacular.

[jessie]

Lovely.

[Stacey]

Free Mojo! Free Mojo! I think it may have run off with mine and is having an illicit (and maybe even kind of kinky) relationship with some sticks and yarn.

[susan]

And there will be sun this weekend for the photo shoot. Yay!

[regina]

Zetor is gorgeous.

[Dianne]

I'm anxiously awaiting the photo shoot..but just folded..she's a beauty! If you find she doesn't meet your standards or you aren't happy with the colors..she's welcome to come live with me..promise to take good care of her~
The sweater is going to be equally gorgeous..a thing for pink, huh? You do wear it well!~

[Marcia Cooke]

Stacey is wrong...your sock MoJo has kidnapped my spinning MoJo and they are somewhere in Brazil! Or maybe it's the other way around. Anyway, drooling over the shawl. Someday I am going to make me one.

[Birdsong]

Wow! Zetor is such a wonderful range of colors... though I love, love, love the pink of your latest CeCe. Is she long or short-sleeved? You will have one stunning summer wardrobe, lady:)

[Wool Winder]

This weekend is going to be fun for you. Wishing you nice weather for the photo shoot. I've printed out the pattern for a future shawl of my own...one day.

[Beth S.]

I don't usually go for the multiple-colors-of-Koigu thing, but I think you did an exceptionally good job of choosing your colorways. They blend together almost seamlessly! And I'm so pleased that it turned out to be a nice big snuggly shawl, too. Those are the best kind. :-)

[Cheryl S.]

And look how pretty the new shawl will be with CeCe! I hope you solved your cuff problem!

[Hillary]

Zetor is gorgeous. It goes very well with the new version of CeCe.

[Heather Joins The Round]

I am excited to see the shawl next week!

[Angie]

Zetor is lovely, Margene. I can hardly wait to see it modeled after blocking.

[jillian]

Zeter is stunning! Such lovely gradual color transitions. And it does look like hydrangeas!

Cece will be a winner on you!

[Teyani]

So.. the Zetor weight is "off your shoulders?" (grin)... and hopefully will beon your shoulders in a new way very soon!

[Dianna]

The Zetor is gorgeous - can't wait to see the glamour shots with the mountains in the backdrop. Your color selection is awesome - it really makes the project. Congratulations. I'll be thinking of you from Ireland next week, as I trek through Neolithic and historical Ireland with a bunch of high school students, as I did last year to ireland.

[Rachel]

Hmmm... your Cece looks very pretty, makes me want to knit one, but what would I do around here with a summer sweater?!? I know! wear it in the so called winter :)

[Danielle]

What a great looking shawl. I can't wait to see the post-blocking photos!

[kelly]

The shawl is even prettier off the needles! Can't wait to see a blocked pic! My sock mojo has been MIA as well- only one pair this year, and they are still on the needles! Perhaps the summer of socks will bring it back?

[Tan]

Your color progression really works. I can't wait to see her blocked!

[Nonnahs]

Gorgeous! And it most certainly does resemble hydrangeas...beautiful!

[Lucia]

You've produced yet another adjective-defying FO. Bring on the model shot!

[Mia]

The colors in the shawl are lovely. They really do remind me of spring into early summer flowers.

[Cayenne]

Maybe Zector wanted to be a Danish wrap-around shawl? It's lovely. Thanks for inspiring me to do more lace. I am loving it.

[Debbie]

Hi Margene!

Your choice of Koigu blend is amazing...I too can see the beautiful colors of a hydrangea flower. Sooo excited to see Zetor blocked and ready for it's debut...

Crossing my fingers for a sunny forecast in Salt Lake City....

[Jennifer]

Zetor is gorgeous!

[Anne]

I suspect you have more than one project (ahem, more than 10?... .ahem.. more than.....)marinating in the stash tho. You'll pick a good one - whatever it is.

[Kelly]

Just beautiful. Like a spring bouquet!

[--Deb]

Very beautiful, and it sounds like it was quite a relief, too!

[Carol]

It's just gorgeous! Your Cece is too!

[Opal]

Zetor is gorgeous. It's almost like it's one continuous yarn progressing in it's own spectrum. I think I totally said that wrong, but I hope you get what I mean.

[colleen]

I tend to get really impatient when binding off something large like that--especially when I'm ready for it to be over; I start to bind off really, really tightly. Looks like you avoided that.

Love the way that those colors blend in the shawl.

[Laura]

Zetor and CeCe - both gorgeous. What a relief to finish Zetor - I know what you mean.

I know what you need. Some sunshine. We don't have any. Wish I could send you some. I think you sent us the rain! We always have whatever your weather was a day or two ago! Why do I think it's Friday? lol

[Wanda]

Those colors look great together. It really does look like a field of multicolor hydrangeas.

[Sharon]

ZeKoigu colors are crazy cool, but then I'm ready for any kind or color, other than brown!

[Romi]

That is SO gorgeous! I love the colors. :)

[Laurie]

Can't wait for the blocked photo of Zetor! The colors are beautiful.