I now must finish Flower Basket. We're actually going to an adult (non-holiday) dinner party next week and I will be able to wear this, but only if it's done (the needles would take away from the look). We don't go out often, and for dressy events even less often (would only need one hand to count each year). It would be very sad not to have this ready.
Ems was being a very good helper. We love poinsettias around here. We live a stones throw from the Ecke Flower Ranch (original growers of poinsettias) and this plant is the symbol of our town.
Haven't had much knitting time until this morning. Finished the first ball and am on row 9/10 of the sixth repeat. One pattern repeat to go, then on to the final chart. It's a pleasure to knit (except when I figure out that I missed a YO in the previous pattern row), but I have to be sitting for a while to concentrate, and that hasn't happened over the last two weeks until today. Still love this Collage yarn - and it's really gone far for this pattern. Since it will only use two balls it's actually a bargain at $23.00 total.
Why no knit time? Well, Christmas shopping is done! We're off to get a tree tomorrow AM and I'll be wrapping presents. This is a huge improvement over last year when I was shopping at 5:45 PM on Christmas Eve. I had excuses (going to Russia and a nerve root block), but it took a lot of the fun and all of the relaxation out of it. I want two weeks to sit back and enjoy this time with my family. So, today, I exchange the spirit of shopping for the spirit of the season.
The shawl is coming out beautifully. Good luck finishing it, though I have little doubt you will.
That's a very cute picture. I love the mischeivous sparkle in Em's eyes. She's adorable. Congrats on finishing the holiday shopping. I have to do mine this weekend.
Posted by: Risa | December 10, 2004 at 12:46 PM
FBS looks beautiful! I really like the yarn you're using. It really is a great pattern.
Posted by: Jackie | December 10, 2004 at 04:32 PM
the flower basket shawl is gorgeous! i love the arrangement in the photo as well. very nice!
Posted by: michelle | December 11, 2004 at 04:03 PM