In the Groove

What fun we're all having with Charlotte! Have you seen Sandy's? And Kerstin's? Annie is moving along, even while finishing some other fun projects. Many of us have benefitted from Uli's chart - I have it at my side and use it with a cut-out of the 8 stitch repeat.

After much teeth knashing and brow beating last week, I'm finally on my way. I attribute my slow start to trying to knit while the kids are in da house! Also, I got the 8 stitch concept quickly, but those center stitches threw me off for quite a while - the fact that there is one more stitch than on the sides took such a long time to sink in! I'm solidly in Color 3, a few rows away from adding Color 4. I even took her out to a baseball game and made some progress, although some markers got slightly displaced.

In other news, I am teaching my second knitting class tonight! I haven't really mentioned this, but I did teach a beginner class a few weeks back - 10 students. It is a one time class - just to get your feet wet. Most of the class signed up to come back with a simple project. Tonight should be more relaxed than the first class because all the students know they want to continue. My wonderful neighbor, Mary, came and helped me. She kept me calm and moved about helping people while I was tied up. She got a kick out of the fact that I WAY over-prepared! I'm feeling much more relaxed the second time around.

Click to see Row 83! While knitting, I'm thinking: 1. What am I going to do with the leftovers? A scarf? Any thoughts? 2. Anyone have blocking advice? 3. I really want a crochet or lace edging - must investigate. 4. Must plan a fancy cocktail party on the veranda so I will wear this thing at least once!

Comments

[annie]

It looks beautiful! I love the colors. I am also thinking of the edging. I like the crochet edging-do I need an extra skein to do that?
I need to buy a dress to go with my shawl!

[sandy]

I'm thinking mine will look great perched on the back of my knitting chair! Or else I'll be wearing it with my jeans while grocery shopping. How elegant! I'll be sure to buy shrimp cocktail that day! :)
I love the colors!
A definite go on the crochet edge, I believe that will make her a star!

[Gail]

Hi! Thanks for the comment on my blog.

I'll post pictures of my edging tonight or tomorrow. I'm still not sure what I'm going to do with my charlotte - originally I was knitting it for my grandma's birthday, but I'm not sure she'll like the colors.

Yours is so pretty!

[Kerstin]

Very pretty! Mine will probably reside on the back of a sofa to be pulled over my shoulders at night while watching TV (and knitting, of course). What can you do with the leftovers? Save them! I recently came across a blogger who made the coolest looking top with her leftovers. She has an amazing color sense and it just looked so cool. With tiny amounts of leftovers, you can make miniature sweaters. I've made a couple. They're fun and make great tree ornaments or gift "toppers" at Christmas. And if those ideas don't appeal to you, send your scraps my way! Just kiddin' . . . :)

[Eva]

I am not sure how much is needed for "the ending" can´t recall the word for that pieces that hang from the crochet ending .. I would say we use it for that :)

[margene]

My yarn arrived! Pictures to come later this week. Can't wait to get started as you have all had suggestions that will help me get started. Love your colors! Think my edging will not be fringed, either.
Good luck with your second class. Sounds like you helped them to see the value of knitting as they are returning for more!