The Police

I spent some time knitting this afternoon. A few more rows and this section of colour is finished. I really like how it is turning out. For a while this afternoon I was afraid that the colours were too close but now you can see the difference.

Cheryl Faust has a new pattern and it is awesome.

Meet Synchronicity. Now I have The Police playing in my head.

Photos © Cheryl Faust

Synchronicity is a top down, elongated triangular shawl knit using the mosaic knitting technique. The distinctive patterning is simple to create, using just one color per row. Simply choose your favorite combo and set yourself up for an engaging knit you’ll not want to put down. 

Carefully designed to integrate seamlessly from the striped section on through the mosaic patterned section, those captivating spine stitches are the prominent characteristic of Synchronicity! But wait, there’s more … Synchronicity also features a stunning I-cord edge and continuous I-cord bind off, for a beautiful and professional looking finish. 

Synchronicity includes fully written and charted instructions for two versions … a Standard and an Extended version. Each version requires 2 skeins of The Fibre Co’s Cumbria, or other worsted weight yarn. The Standard Version (blue/green) is average in size and requires just 2 skeins of Spincycle’s Dream State, while the generously sized, Extended Version (redish/brown) is for those who prefer XL shawls and requires 3 skeins of Dream State. 

I would consider Synchronicity to be suitable for an intermediate to advanced beginner, but will also keep an experienced knitter engaged from start to finish. For best results, I highly recommend following the video tutorial provided in the pattern for the I-cord tab cast-on.

Lucy is doing good and her leg is healing nicely. Lucy isn't a dog who is motivated by food. You can leave a dish of food on the floor and she will eat it when she's ready. Sometime it sits there all day. Getting pills into her can be tricky. Tonight Beth sat on the floor beside her and hand fed her to make sure she got her pills. We're all happy that she only has to take pills for a few more days. Then no more 'babying' her.