Non-attachment

It seems as if you have been worrying about your future for a long time. You could be tired of running around on the same mental circuits as you try to make something different from the life you have. But fighting against the resistance is tiring, so try to let go of the attachment that you have to your long-term goals. You may be totally surprised by what happens once your mind is freed from the limits of your own expectations.

An Afternoon with Sharon

I took another class about knitting with hand-dyed yarns. This time it was taught by Sharon McMahon of Three Irish Girls at Bobbin's Nest. It was very entertaining and informative. I'm looking forward to trying some new techniques with my hand-dyed and handpainted yarns.

And we got a swag bag, plus I bought more yarn, of course...couldn't leave it there...not after seeing it all week at the office!

Believe

Although the overall outlook may be good, you still might have to face your own shadow before you can fully engage the potential that's all around you. This isn't about any one specific deal or a single decision you are required to make today. Your attitude can be directly impacted by your thoughts; if you believe that you are a success, then you are. Put your legendary intensity to work and make it happen now.

Finished Nova Scotia!

I’m guessing that the finished (but the blocking) shawl/scarf is about the same size as Annis by Susanna IC for knitty.com, and used about the same amount of yarn. I have between 160 and 200 yards of yarn left over.

After a light blocking, it's about 70 inches long and 12.5 inches tall. I soaked it, then pressed it in a towel to remove most of the water. I laid it on another towel on a table and shaped it (no pinning). The points are not super sharp, but overall it is mostly blocked. :-)

I really liked the "Russian bind off." It went quick and looks really nice and finished. Overall I'm pleased with this project, it's just a little smaller than I expected.

Decision Time

I've finished with the pattern portion of my Twilight Shawl in Suri Blue. Issues:

1. It is a little scarf-like because I used laceweight yarn on size 7 needles
2. I have some yarn left that I could use to make it larger
3. Should I make it larger?