Quill is a big blob of chocolate, as I just picked up all 380+ stitches around the outside edges. You may remember, before the Knitter's Retreat, I started this shawl with provisional cast on using the cord of a circular needle instead of waste yarn. I was pleased with it then, but now I'm over the moon about it. Using the cord meant knitting stitches off a needle, instead of picking out the waste yarn and fussing to get a bunch of tiny live stitches on a needle.
I'm far from finished, with 50 rows of lace ahead and the edging after that. The process is slow, but I'm very happy about the journey. (Maybe I should change to a longer needle.) The yarn is Kim's (The Woolen Rabbit) Lark fingering (discontinued) and it's a lovely blend of alpaca/silk called Godiva.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving weekend! I'll be here, posting everyday (why do I do this?).
I bet you will pick up speed now that you're at the lace rows. I can't wait to see more! That's the same color I'm using for my November socks and it's a rich, beautiful brown.
Posted by: Carole | November 21, 2012 at 04:53 AM
Exactly what I was thinking. . . (about the "why do I do this," that is). Some things are just a pleasure to knit, and I'm thinking your shawl falls into that category. Such a beautiful, lovely project.
Posted by: Kym | November 21, 2012 at 04:57 AM
Quill is a lovely lump of chocolate right now and isn't it fun when the process is so enjoyable? I will slog on a knit, but only if the result is worth it;-P I'll check in tomorrow to wish you a happy Thanksgiving! And, dearheart, I have absolutely no idea why you signed on for the daily blogs, but I'm glad you did!!!
Posted by: CindyCindy | November 21, 2012 at 05:38 AM
oh my, is that a tip that will go down in my handy dandy book of things to never forget - its like one of those aha moments - thanks for sharing -
Posted by: Monica | November 21, 2012 at 07:34 AM
It's a beautiful lump of chocolate. The yarn is so gorgeous - it's a shame it's discontinued.
Posted by: Cheryl S. | November 21, 2012 at 08:35 AM
What a GREAT idea to do that cast-on on a cord! So pretty, that brown.
Posted by: Kathy | November 21, 2012 at 08:47 AM
That's my kind of chocolate. Loved the chocolate in your Stripe Study that you were working on when I stopped in last year, so rich and full of depth. So glad you do post, nice to get to view SLC from a distance at least. Wishing you and yours a very pleasant Thanksgiving.
Posted by: Cris | November 21, 2012 at 09:24 AM
Woo-hoo! Picking up those 380+ stitches is a lot of progress! I hope the rest of this knit is enjoyable! xoxo
Posted by: Sarah | November 21, 2012 at 10:59 AM
Yay for unexpectedly not having to deal with waste yarn! :D
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!
Posted by: Chris | November 21, 2012 at 12:18 PM
Oh that looks so yummy!!
Posted by: Vicki | November 21, 2012 at 01:33 PM
I sure wish I would remember that tip! Guess what is on the opposite side of Volt? Lots and lots of provisional stitches.
It will be beautiful when you are done.
Posted by: Laurie | November 21, 2012 at 02:47 PM
Yummy chocolate!
Posted by: jill | November 23, 2012 at 09:34 AM