The Sabbath Shawl

I will probably go to my grave saying, "Sure, I'll be glad to MAKE that.".  Then get busy getting all the stuff together to MAKE 'that' while I'm standing in line at the Pearly Gates.

"Yes, Saint Peter, I meant to finish this before getting to the front of this line so I wouldn't have to confess at being the 'biggest procrastinator' who ever stood before you."

Can't you just imagine Saint Peter, saying, "Sue, Knitter's Heaven is not ready for you...go back to the end of the line.  You can pass through the gates when you FINISH.  I suggest you Pray while you knit on 'The Sabbath Prayer Shawl.  Start with "I will not procrastinate, Amen."

That image prompted me to FINISH this Prayer Shawl started on June 25, 2011.  It only took 1,194 days.  That must be some kind of record...and not one to be bragging about...for Heaven's Sake.

I never should have said, "Oh, yeah, I'll knit you a shawl, Loredia". Key word being KNIT.  But, I was kind of obligated since it was a bartered bargin.  Yep, I wore out those bartered Berkinstocks way before I finished the shawl.

I have to say though, it was a hard pattern.  Do you think Saint Peter would buy that excuse?  Probably not.  More than likely I'd be giving cuts to lots of Pearly Gate travelers. 

I am pretty proud of myself to finally finish.

 I even bragged to Loredia that I would weave in all the ends

and block it before giving it to her....

so help me God.

 

It is drying as I speak PRAY!



Catching Fire Crochet

When I saw this Shawl/Cowl/Wrap on Pinterest, I was immediately drawn to it's asymmetrical design and the semi fitted sleeve.  The fact that it is a crochet pattern with just the cowl knitted made it an even better fit for me and my time frame since I crochet much faster than I knit.

Now what I hadn't a clue about was the inspiration for this pattern.  Who are what is Katniss?  Gosh, I hope it's not some sort of foreign made yarn that I can't substitute something I have in my stash. 

As I read over the materials, I realized it was not a 'Strange String'.  The pattern called for any worsted weight or bulky weight and a size 'N' needle.  Got that!  I've been saving this gorgeous deep red  'Marble' forever.  I think it will be perfect.

Still no clue about Katniss!  Finally, I went back to Pinterest and browsed the board from which I had pinned this wrap. 

Meet Katniss EverDeen wearing her Katniss Wrap Shield. 

It's Catching Fire Fashion...and I mean it's really catching on fire in the Fashion World.

Take a look and read about it on Fashion Tribes.com

I am so not with the Hunger Games movies, although I did see the first one

 and promptly forgot it.

Now that I am up on the inspiration for this pattern.  I decided it would be the perfect gift for my grandgal for Christmas.  The pattern is easy and with the size 'N' hook it works up quick.   I changed yarn from deep red to a combination of greens and threw in a few rounds of different stitches.  Mostly for more texture, but also to keep from getting soooo bored with row after row of double crochet. 

 Guess I'd better catch up on the Hungry Hunger Games movies!

Who knew crochet would Catch On Fire Fashion!