And So It Goes...

I thought I had a fairly decent handle on things.  I thought I had my startitis under control.  Then I realized there's less than 3 weeks until Rhinebeck and I didn't really have anything Rhinebeck-worthy to wear.

I dove into the stash, browsed some patterns, and came up with the Brush Creek Shawl.

















I cast on, and got about 30 rows in before I realized I was horribly incapable of counting accurately, and  tore the whole mess out.

I cast on again, and realized I'm not horribly incapable of counting accurately but I am horribly incapable of reading accurately, and tore the whole mess out.






















I'm using a gradient kit from Black Trillium Fibres that I got back when I was on that cowl jag.  The color is "quartz" and this is the darkest of the 5 shades.

I'm almost to the charts on the pattern, and up until now I was certain I could finish it for the 17th.  Now I'm not so sure.  They're quite daunting.

Also, I've had to put the newest blanket on hold for a bit.  I did make some progress, though.

















It's getting there.  And so far it has no completion deadline.

I should find some wood to knock on.