I was having a really down day. That is, until I unpinned this:
Pattern: Swallowtail Shawl, from Interweave Fall 2006
Yarn: Drops Alpaca 2 skeins (plus some Misti Alpaca laceweight in black…I ran out of yarn)
Needles: Addi Natura circulars, 4.5 mm, US 7
Thoughts: There are no words for the joy this shawl makes me feel. This is my first completed and blocked lace, and I’m hooked. I ran out of yarn at the end which was frustrating, but in the end, I just decided to use black for the last border, just like the tail of the Swallow bird:
(I didn’t really put that much thought into it at the time, but I like the argument).
I’m wearing it now… maybe it will help me write this grant application quicker. If not, then at least it made me feel better! Lace and fresh bread will cure al ills…
