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July 16, 2004

Do I really need a new project?

Boredom + New Yarn Shop Stop = Yes, most definitely a new project!

Anne Schaefer Yarn Scarf

Today, I drove Mike to a gaming convention, which he was attending from 10am to around 7pm. I didn't want to drive back (about 45 minutes) home, so I decided to just hang around the newby Princeton area. I looked up some local stores in the area. I went to Glenmarle Woolworks and spent the time trying very hard not to drool over the yards and yards of Rowan yarn.

I love Rowan yarn. I love the designs. I just wish they were made for women with my bust size! Someday, I'll probably join the knitting circle.

I didn't plan on getting anything until I saw a very pretty shawl on one of the table's stores. I asked the woman at the store and she pointed me to some lovely "Anne" Schaefer yarn. I think the colorway is Isadora Duncan. Something red to contrast against the purple/green/yellow of my Charlotte.

So, I've got a new project on my needles. I think it will take me a week, maybe two, to use up the yarn. Something short and fun.

July 20, 2004

It's alive!

I worked some more on the scarf. I didn't like the plain garter look and the pattern I got at Glenmarle was only the structural construction and not the lace details.

So, I found the feather and fan pattern in Folk Shawls and modified it for this short shawl. So far it looks pretty good.

Feather and Fan Shawl

Check out the feather and fan detail, along with the lovely center increases.

Closeup Feather and Fan

The yarn is so soft and sweet. I can't wait to finish it, so I can take it off the needle, block it, and fully appreciate the scalloped lace. My tank yarn is drying on the line outside and I think I'll pick it back up after I'm done with this. The summer is nice and hot and it's the right time to finish it so I can wear it.

Oh, and thumb appears to be almost back to normal. The tip's tissue is still sensitive, but the skin is now unbroken and no longer red.

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