One down, one to go

For my Aunt MJ:

The Oyster Bay Shawl by Lori Law of Oceanwind Knits.
Yarn: Dream in Color Baby #210 Beach Fog - nearly every inch of one skein
Needles: Addi Lace #5's
Started: 7/21/2008 and then set aside until 8/12/2008
Finished: 8/16/2008
Unblocked: 55"x 28"
Blocked: 78"x 38"
Modifications: None despite my urges to over do this one, it is knit as written.

What can I say, it is the perfect yarn/pattern combo:

 

Everything about it says waves and water.  And again, I must wax poetic about this yarn.  It blocks amazingly well for a superwash, it remains soft as a baby and still holds crisp stitch definition and points:

 

And, I finished it earlier than planned with my looming vacation/aunt visiting deadline.  This gives me a little wiggle room on the shawl for my Aunt S:

 

Agatha by ThatLoganChick Designs.  The yarn is Araucania Ranco in #108 Teal.  I've completed the setup chart and two full repeats of the body chart so far (70 rows).  The shawl is about 12" deep in the center and has grown quite wide due to each right side row growing by six stitches rather than the usual four.  The finished shawl will have a nice curved shape.

I'm enjoying knitting this shawl since it's construction is different from what I've grown used to.  And I love this yarn used for this pattern.  If I can keep up a decent pace, I should have no trouble finishing it by the end of the week.  Remind me I said that when I'm complaining about long purl back rows.

In other news, my boys left for a week of Scout camp this afternoon.  The Mr. will join them mid week after he finishes "recharging his batteries".  And no, I don't exactly know what he means by that.  What I do know is that he is a rock and that I'm looking forward to the next few days of hanging out in a nearly quiet, nearly clean house with him.  But the missing the boys stuff, there are no words.

Comments

[Carrie]

At least you will have that fantastic Agatha to keep you company. The Oyster Bay shawl is lovely, too! Wonderful work.

[Nora]

Oyster Bay is perfect! You got one heck of a shawl out of 700 yards - another reason to love DIC. And Agatha will be stunning, as well. You are a champion niece!

Have fun with the Mr. The week will go fast!

[CindyCindy]

Of course, you will talk constantly about the boys while they are gone. Enjoy your time with the Mr. and you recharge your batteries, too. Your shawls are too stunning for words. Joan, you are amazing.

[donna lee]

The irony of children. They can get in the way and underfoot all day but as soon as they're gone, they're so sorely missed. Enjoy your peaceful time. It's short and it sounds like you need it.

[marianne]

Oh mercy. Oyster Bay shawl is beyond lovely. You'll have your Auntie in tears. You know the kind.
Enjoy your quiet time with the Mr. Your boys will be back home soon.

[Angie]

Oyster Bay looks lovely, Joan. It looks so relaxing...must be the color. Hurray for Agatha that's different enough to be interesting but not that different.

Enjoy your time with your DH, you both deserve it.

[Suzanne V. (Yarnhog)]

Oh, it's perfect! I love the colors. I love the pattern. So pretty! I'm sure she'll love it.

[Allison]

It's sweltering hot here and I would still wear a shawl like that proudly. It's amazing! You should be very proud!

[Cookie]

Love the shawl, the pattern and even that fake baby yarn. How many repeats of the second chart did you end up doing? I'm using Malabrigo and already debating how I can get.

Agatha is looking lovely.

Isn't that code for needing to nap on the sofa for a couple of days. ;^)

xo

[La Verna]

Oyster Bay is gorgeous!All my favorite colors.Agatha looking good as well.

[Stacey]

The DIC shawl is beautiful! Another wonderful job.