I'm still working on the Lacy Prairie Shawl...but I've been sidetracked.

I knit it out of Green Mountain Spinnery, Yarn Over. A nice yarn for being bulky. Rather traditional in feel and color. I see a pattern.

If you look closely at the above photo you will see a row of stockinette down the middle of the sweater. Oh yeah. I'm cutting this one....right down the middle.

Now this is a first for me. 

I was a little apprehensive in the beginning. 

But I surely am not the first.

This is a well known, functional, easier way.

I'm all for that.

I brought out the old trusty for a little reinforcement.

That's a good idea. Once I was this far into it. I was just rolling with it. No turning back.

This is what I ended up with. I'm very pleased. It really felt good to just cut right down the middle. 

It still needs it's buttons sewn on and a zipper. I'm also going to try the taping in of the zipper before sewing. Thanks to Samro!

I like the fit. I made it a bit longer. I wouldn't do the decrease/increase exactly the same if I did it again. I think I would try to keep them less obvious. Or just not do them. I think I'll wear this alot. Yay!

I love that someone put this much thought into a gift for me. A knitter of course covering all bases....

a bag

a book

a beverage

a few of my favorite things.

All about me.

Love that.

Thanks J.

This is how I've spent the last two nights. Lacey Prairie Shawl in Fleece Artist CamelSpin 70%Silk 30%Camel. 100% Delightful. Now if only I could pry my nose from the book.....

I can't even say anything to describe Cat...or about quality time with Cat. I'm so fortunate.
Marisol prays to the yarn.....
Moss to match new Moss Mary Poppins bag....thanks Churchmouse!
For the love of all things Crabby....IrishGirlie does this sock belong to you???

I'm still missing camp.

I wish everyday could be camp.

I really do have a 12 year old mind.....

Here are some pictures of the setting. It was lovely.


This is the starfish I could see from my balcony. He stayed all week. 

I'm going to be a good blogger. I must get in the habit.

I love getting comments too....so that's making it easier!

I'm working on Cat's socks from camp right now.

I'm thinking I'll cast on another Shawl that Jazz....

I also want to start Charlotte's Web from camp...

Oh if there were more hours in the day.

Shawl That Jazz......finished. It's all about the Red.

Photos courtesy of Tot.

So I started Camp Knitty Ha Ha a bit early with scones......
Royal Tea........
with my bestest knittin' buds......

at The Empress in Victoria, Canada!

We visited Beehive wool while there...good for me, not so good for my wallet. We also went to a button shop that had some yarn!

We drank coffee.

We knit.

We laughed.

I miss em'.