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Aspen Grove Shawl: In Progress

February 28, 2008 By Carole

Back in the days when I did counted cross stitch I would wake up early in the morning and immediately think about cross stitching. Often I would be so excited about stitching that I would hop out of bed, grab a cup of coffee, and curl up on the couch with my current project. It was my quiet time before the routine of the day kicked in.

I’m finding myself feeling the same way now and it’s the Aspen Grove Shawl project that’s making me feel this way. I started last week and thanks to Margene I mostly didn’t have any trouble. I got stuck on row 5 (pathetic, yes?) but it was because I failed to follow Margene’s advice and check the errata. Then I got stuck on row 30 for over an hour – again because I failed to check the errata. By the time I got to the error on row 79 I was ready. Slow learner’s school? Me?

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Miriam’s pattern is wonderful as always. The few errors in the pattern were from the very early releases of the kit and all is fixed now. The design is brilliant – 4 wedge shapes that make up a half circle shawl – and it’s a different shape than I’ve knit before.

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I’m on chart 2 now and feel like I’m cruising along. There are rest rows on the backside of this chart and that certainly helps to make things go faster.

Not that it’s a race. Right, Margene?

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  1. Karen says

    February 28, 2008 at 7:24 am

    Your shawl is beautiful! Don’t you love a project that demands to be worked on.

  2. Robin in VA says

    February 28, 2008 at 7:38 am

    WOW…look at that color! No wonder you can’t stop thinking about it!!

  3. Wool Winder says

    February 28, 2008 at 7:42 am

    It’s gorgeous! Are you using the same color as Margene? You two will have to have your picture taken together with your shawls one day.

  4. Manise says

    February 28, 2008 at 7:51 am

    Very nice color and progress! I remember Diamond Fantasy Shawl rows 25 and 26 that I ripped and redid umteen times- but that was due to my own errata lol!.

  5. margene says

    February 28, 2008 at 7:52 am

    Not a race! I’m back to where I had to frog. It’s looking good now. I love knitting with this color, it’s so happy!

  6. Deb says

    February 28, 2008 at 8:00 am

    Oooooh – game on girls!

  7. Kim says

    February 28, 2008 at 8:03 am

    It’s SO pretty! Makes me want to pull mine out of the basket and get started 🙂

  8. Karen says

    February 28, 2008 at 8:04 am

    What a beautiful colorway. I hope the rest of the shawl is smooth sailing for you.

  9. Beth says

    February 28, 2008 at 8:07 am

    It’s beautiful and I love the colorway you’re using. What yarn is it?

  10. Beth says

    February 28, 2008 at 8:08 am

    Oops – never mind. 🙂 I read the link a little more closely this time.

  11. Norma says

    February 28, 2008 at 8:11 am

    You grrls won’t be able to go to the same party at the same time with matching shawls! Same colorway, same shawl. (or am I too fuzzy-headed this morning?) 🙂

  12. Cynthia says

    February 28, 2008 at 8:31 am

    It’s beautiful Carole! You have definitely given a good reminder about the errata; should be like second nature to check. I can definitely understand why you would be jumping out of bed to knit on this shawl – hopefully you will both finish at the same time!

  13. Hillary says

    February 28, 2008 at 9:15 am

    Your shawl is very pretty. Slow learneres school – that’s funny. I guess even the best knitters have their moments.

  14. Sara says

    February 28, 2008 at 9:22 am

    Very beautiful shawl. And, you know once you finish it – if you don’t have anywhere to wear it I’d gladly take it off your hands… 🙂

  15. Kate says

    February 28, 2008 at 9:36 am

    I thought I was the only one who woke up thinking about knitting! 😀 Now I’m realizing, I bet a lot of us do…

  16. Lisa says

    February 28, 2008 at 9:43 am

    Love the shawl! You reminded me that I have the kit from Anne’s shop sitting in my closet. I think I have way to many things waiting to be worked on…

  17. Chris H says

    February 28, 2008 at 9:46 am

    Beautiful, as always!

  18. Danielle says

    February 28, 2008 at 9:55 am

    All these pretty shawls are making me want to knit one…

  19. elizabeth says

    February 28, 2008 at 10:54 am

    I used to do counted cross stitch too, and really need to finish the project that’s been in my attic for probably 10 years!

    Lovely shawl. This might be the summer of lace!

  20. Lucia says

    February 28, 2008 at 10:54 am

    Beautiful as always. I was already thinking shawl and you’re pushing me even harder in that direction.

  21. Sarah says

    February 28, 2008 at 11:16 am

    That shawl is looking good. If I fail to check the errata first on my next knit, I will think of you.

  22. Kathy says

    February 28, 2008 at 11:23 am

    So pretty! Love those reds.

  23. Teyani says

    February 28, 2008 at 11:41 am

    oh my – the colors and the pattern.. be still my heart.

  24. Kristi aka Fiber Fool says

    February 28, 2008 at 11:54 am

    That would certainly be worth getting out of bed for!

  25. Cookie says

    February 28, 2008 at 12:15 pm

    You’re awake enough to do counted cross stitch and/or knit lace first thing in the morning?!

    I am in awe. I can’t even knit socks first thing.

    I think it’s wonder you and Margene are working on the same pattern/kit at the same time. It’s your own little along.

  26. Beth S. says

    February 28, 2008 at 12:45 pm

    Race?! Did we learn nothing from the Moth? 😉

    I wonder what it is about this pattern that’s so gripping–you and Margene both seem to be completely smitten with it!

  27. Leslie says

    February 28, 2008 at 1:18 pm

    It’s looking great. I love the colors!

  28. ~Kristie says

    February 28, 2008 at 2:53 pm

    Don’t you love it when a project calls to you? The colorway is so bright and cheery. Even though right now it’s a “blob”, I can tell it’s going to be stunning.

  29. Tonni says

    February 28, 2008 at 3:57 pm

    This is a beautiful colorway! It matches your blog 🙂 I’m looking forward to seeing your finished shawl.

  30. Miriam says

    February 28, 2008 at 4:18 pm

    It looks great! And I was really happy to get to the resting row parts too. And the feather and fan at the end will be a BREEZE!

  31. Ina says

    February 28, 2008 at 4:58 pm

    What a fascinating shape and gorgeous colors!

  32. molly! says

    February 28, 2008 at 8:33 pm

    oooh, looks great! I love that colorway.

  33. lisa says

    February 28, 2008 at 9:43 pm

    That’s georgeous! (now my friends call me a competetive knitter… but they don’t know the world of blogging knitters who race to make shawls!).

  34. Alarming Female says

    February 28, 2008 at 11:24 pm

    I used to do counted cross-stitch too, and needlepoint. In fact, I first met Margene when I took a needlepoint class from her, many years ago.

    Much in common we have.

  35. E says

    February 29, 2008 at 1:28 pm

    that is beautiful! i can’t wait to see it finished.

  36. liz says

    February 29, 2008 at 4:41 pm

    That’s just yummy! Almost makes me want to rush out and shop.

    Maybe next week!

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