I heart progress.
Happy Valentine’s Day to those that are celebrating! If you are local and have left festive planning to the last minute, check out Nancyland’s foodie suggestions. I have weaving class tonight, so there will be no googly eyes over dinner. Instead, the DH and I are meeting at Finch’s for lunch. Because nothing says “I love you” like a French baguette and soup.
It’s Day 5 of the Olympics and I’m already one and a half days behind… but so far, thankfully, there has been no tinking. At row 93 of 250, it would seem like I’m quite far along, but every row increases in stitch count thereby making each row take longer and longer to complete. My initial goal was approximatly 2060 stitches per day but I’m averaging about half of that… so it might take me a month to finish?
Neither Michelle or Jen blog, but both are participating in the KO as well. Michelle is knitting her first pair of socks (Jaywalkers) and Jen is knitting Birch in KSH Trance (her first lacework). I will see if I can be stealth and sneak some of their progress shots here.
Tags: Finch's, Peacock Feathers Shawl
If I were you, I’d be in no hurry to finish or ever put down that red!
Gorgeous lace knitting! I love red, that looks amazing. Have a nice lunch!
All this gorgeous red lace is making me jealous. I’m getting the red bug.
That’s exquisite………..beautiful…….. I think you’re making great progress. The hardest is the beginning…….
oh it’s beautiful! it’s such a gorgeous color and even though you may be “behind” you have got to be happy with the way it looks.
I’m going to be honest with you. Soup and a baguette totally say love to me. I’m so hungry!
Row 93 sounds like good progress…don’t let the tedium of longer rows get you! You can do it!
I’m knitting the Peacock shawl for the Olympics too! Except that I’m knitting it in the laceweight Violets colourway I bought from you a while ago!
yeah, I got to row 100 and I’m thinking No problem! This is going so smoothly! Now, of course, I’m realising that the rows are going slower and slower and slower…..
Wow!! What an entry! You must feel sooooo proud of yourself!
Your Peacock is looking just gorgeous!! I loved knitting that pattern. Don’t worry, though-it’s not that hard to get through the longer rows, they’re just . . . longer (grin). But so, so worth it!
LOVE the peacock!
At least you’re making progress. Good luck!
I am way behind and will probably leave the olympics due to poor training. I am just starting the main section of my lace stole. Don’t lose the faith. You can do it!!!
keep going! I got off to a bad start myself–4 days late and it looks like I won’t accomplish my olympic goal, but it’s all in the trying!
That red is scrumptious!!
Wow, congrats on getting so far with your knitting. You are doing a great job. I also love the yarn you bought in Seattle. I definitely have to visit there. Funny how I start setting my future vacation sites by where I can buy more yarn!
Peacock is beautiful!!! Who cares about the medal (okay… I do too) - but really - that shawl is it’s own prize. Gorgeous work!
Happy Heart Day!
I figured I oughta stop lurking and say something already, as yours is one of my favourite blogs - plus you turned me on to the joys of Urban Yarn.
I’m also doing the Knitting Olympics, and things are going well. I can’t wait to see your finished project.
WOW! You just made me feel a little more normal, knowing that I’m not the only one who has figured out her DKR (daily knitting requirements) for the Olympics by stitch count. Thank you!
Gorgeous gorgeous! Maybe wearing Seacell fiber is sort like a Nicotine patch for knitters? Hmmmm.