The first scarf done! I have decided to call it a Leaf-Edged Scarf, since I do not think "neck thing" is very appealing. The calculations in the pattern do leave you coming out just right on the yarn. I had a tiny bit to spare, but I think that depends on where you decide make your shifts between sections. I'll add the scraps to my Mythic Tam O'Shanter stash.
It really is a pretty pattern Swish has such a good drape. Blocking it was very easy--I just use some kind of clean (yes, of course) rug and regular straight pins. I think it should be good for giving as a gift to non-knitters. There are, after all, yarns out there only a mother (or knitter) would love. ;-) Looking at these pictures, it makes me want to make one for Willow!
In addition to cranberry mors, we've also been hooked on making candied orange peel. Willow helped to sugar and store these yesterday, in addition to helping with the Christmas pudding (more on that later). Here's how it went: peel several oranges or clementines, cut into strips, boil three times, rinsing with water in between. Cook peels in 1/4 cup water and 1/2 sugar until almost all of the syrup is reduced (watch and stir!). Remove and lay out carefully on parchment paper, allow to dry, and then dip in sugar. Store tightly closed in a cold place. This stuff will spoil! I've had numerous mishaps making it, but this recipe works and it produces good-tasting results.
Oh, and here's the Paris Shawlette. It is coming along and I am managing half a dozen rows a day on it. I feel pretty proud of that, considering how many stitches and how small the yarn and how long my to-do list. The Eiffel Towers are almost done and then come the short rows. Slow and steady wins the race!
I've got several things the children have made that still need photographing. I tend to run out of daylight, as the last picture shows. I feel like I need a vacation just to tend to basic things, despite having done seven hours of uninterrupted housework just a week ago Monday. Oh, well. Maybe today is the day I will make headway.
Happy Tuesday to you all!
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Love that Paris shawl. I've added it to my Ravelry que.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I expect I will make a couple more. :-)
DeleteLove your leaf edge shawl and the Paris shawl is going to be very pretty.
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DeleteNice knitting! I so want to knit another shawl for Elizabeth, a great big one. It's on my to-do list. Making your own candied peel is quite impressive. I once had grand plans to make candied angelica, of all things, for an obscure Scottish recipe. My garden angelica didn't do well, though, alas. And I see my little friend, watching over your shawl! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! Yes, a big shawl is a lovely thing. Candied angelica does sound special!
DeleteThose shawls are turning out lovely - great work! And well done for making the candied peel. A nice sweet treat - something for the Christmas pudding perhaps? Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThanks! I made it to go in the pudding, only to realize I had confused it with another recipe in the same book. Oh, well, we are happy to eat it anyway.
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