Beach Rose Shawl

The Beach Rose Shawl kit has lived in my closet in Myrtle Beach since last summer. On my last few trips there was other knitting that needed to get done so the kit sat quietly on the shelf. I decided to get started this trip.

The first flower was slower than I thought it would be. I was doing magic loop which isn't hard but takes some time when working fairisle.

There is increasing at the beginning and end of every row which makes an odd shape when knitting in the round. When done I will cut it. I can hear the gasps. It isn't a big deal. I've done it before on two cardigans and a shawl.

This is how far I was when The Open finished early this afternoon. I have enough stitches on the needles that I moved to a 40cm (16") circular. Working on the short circular is going faster than magic loop.

The kit comes with a chart but doesn't specify which order to use the colours. When the feeling strikes you cut the yarn and start on the next colour. This can be hard because you do a section and aren't sure if you like how the colours work. I have that in the pink flower section. I learned on my first Christel Seyfarth shawl that there is no ripping back. When you get further into the shawl you might change the order of the colours to something you like better. When the shawl is done all the colours blend in and look great.

These are the steek stitches. They aren't part of the pattern. These are extra stitches that I put on and I will cut up the middle of them. The shawl is made in 100% shetland wool which is great for steeking. The stitches will not unravel from side to side.

Read more about steeking on the Knitting Daily blog (the video is great)...

I hope my shawl is this beautiful when finished.

Here are a couple of pictures for mom. These trees are in front of their house.

I think I'm ready to go home. Almost all my chores are done. Laundry and dishes are clean. I cleaned the hardwood floor in the dining room, kitchen and living room. Now I need a rest. Big Brother is taping and I'm going to sit and watch. Maybe I can get the next flower finished.

Mom-Are you kidding me?

I thought I was going to start on my knitting last night but it didn't happen. I did some running around to get ready to go and then early to bed. The night started out with a really stupid dream that made me mad and then the rest of the night was bad sleep. This is my dream-my mom pulled me aside to thank me for everything I did to get their new house ready. She didn't want Beth to know but she had a cheque for me. $120. Are you kidding me?? All my time and effort and she gives me a lousy cheque for $120. Remember - this was a dream. I'm not really mad at my mom. :)

I heard noise at 5:30 and Beth had the dogs out. She was having a bad nights sleep as well. After I told her my dream she was mad too. Mom offered me money and not her.

I tried going back to sleep with no luck. I was out the door by 6:45 and in Home Depot as they opened at 7. We had many keys to be copied and they are done. I was in the store by 8:15 and got lots of work done. The new Rowan yarns are on the site (they won't go live until next week) and now it's up to Korey to get the shade cards added.

Here are some patterns to get excited about-the magazine should be here next week.

Winterton and Stockton from the new Rowan magazine Winterlude. Another sweater shown on a man that I would definitely wear!

Thames-also from Winterlude.

I found a free Noro pattern online today. Very nice and a great way to play with Kureyon. You need 2 balls each of 2 colours

It is only 10:20 and most of my computer work is done. That means I will get my knitting started and hopefully a picture.

It's 5:20 and time to start packing up. My clock is in so we are going for dinner at Five Guys and then pick it up.

I did get the Beach Rose shawl started.

I didn't say that I got very far. I'm trying something new this time. When I knit my last shawl I knit the first 30 or so rows flat and then joined into the round when there was enough stitches. This time I am trying Magic Loop. The flowers will start on the next row. I'm not having a problem with the Magic Loop but the first row had only 13 stitches and I kept dropping the stitch markers. It's going much better now. I'm going to eat fast so that I can get home to knit. :)

Beach Rose Shawl

I started writing in the store yesterday but didn't get finished. A lot of time was spent on the phone trying to fix things. My parents don't have Internet in their house yet because a major telephone company is playing games. I have been trying to get it straightened out but couldn't get anywhere yesterday.

After work we went to visit the parents. My dad is golfing today and he doesn't have golf clubs here so he needed Beth's (Beth plays with men's clubs). My mom wanted to pay some bills online so with the magic of my iPhone I could give her temporary wifi in her house. Then we had dinner with our friend Lynda who is coming to Myrtle Beach with us. Last minute details were worked out. By the time I got home I couldn't come up with anything to write-especially anything you would want to read.

The dates and times for the Tent Sale have been finalized-originally I said Tuesday and Wednesday but we decided to add some time on Monday.

Monday August 27 4-8pm
Tuesday August 28 noon-8pm
Wednesday August 29 10am-2pm

Mr. UPS brought in a box yesterday afternoon with the new Rowan magazine Just Baby.

This collection of 18 baby and toddler designs by Lisa Richardson features classic sweaters and cardigans which have been given a slight twist with the addition of button detailing and fully fashioned shaping. There are also fun dungarees and romper suits in strong colour blocked patterning.

 Anderson

Twain

I decided to call Rowan and find out when our books would be arriving. Keep this a secret but I think they are in the hands of UPS. They should be arriving on Tuesday. Maybe the truck will hurry and I will have them Friday before I leave.

I have decided on what is coming to Myrtle Beach with me. I won't get it done while I'm there but it is something that I have wanted to make for a long time.

Christel Seyfarth's Beach Rose Shawl. I love knitting fair isle and I like working with lots of colours. This will keep me busy until the Olympics start.

I think I have my Olympic knitting figured out as well.

Tiree from Rowan magazine #52. I don't care if it is shown on a man-I will love wearing this. More fair isle-there is a bit of a theme here.

I think I have the store in order for while I am away. The price books should be up to date. There should be price signs throughout the store. I hope I have remembered everything.

Tonight I need to finish going through the house and make it painter ready. Pictures need to come down. Dressers need to be cleaned off. Knick knacks (is that how you spell it?) need to be put away. I'm tired thinking about it. Maybe I will knit instead. :)