Blocked Wing

I finally blocked MS3.

A closeup of the wing.

If you look closely at the tips of the wing you can see the beads which add a very nice shimmer to the stole.

The stole being blocked with wires and pins.

It helped that a daughter’s room just got new carpeting.

I wanted to get a pic of stole being modeled, but the weather has been very dark and gray for me to get a decent shot.

To recap…

Pattern: Swan Lake by Melanie Gibbons
Yarn:  Jagger Spun Zephyr Wool Silk, Colour Ebony
Needles: US#4, Addi Lace

I made it longer and used Beading Banshee’s variation (a border for the transition to the wing).  I started last July and stopped because of indecision on how to finish.  I revisited the project last month and decided to try the wing.  I am very happy with the finished stole.

It’s been a cold and cloudy summer.

It poured down rain at my son’s last soccer game, he was half frozen even thought he played the whole game.  I had to get him some long sleeved Under Armor and gloves for tonight’s game since it’s colder (48F) and still raining.  None of my kids for the past 9 summers have had to wear extra gear to keep them warm during a soccer game.

Oh summer, where for art thou summer?

Wing and a Toe

First the wing (before it is blocked).

Yes this means I finished Swan Lake aka Mystery Stole 3… well except for the blocking.

I hope to get it that done this weekend.

Now for the toe.

Yes its rather small right now, but it will grow.  I love using the 4 in. DPN’s for starting the toes.

Shhh… I know I have other socks on needles but… but… these are so cute.  And I happened to have the yarn in my stash.

Kathy, the winner of the blogiversary contest received the prize… coincidentally on her birthday.
Happy Birthday Kathy!

Now I off to help pack for a camping trip (kids and husband).
Have a nice weekend!

Twins

Mum is ever vigilant and protective.

They are all legs.

After a short stay, they are off.

They liked my lilacs and for once they left my raspberry canes alone.
I took these pictures from my raised deck with the moose 10 to 20 ft away.  It would have been dangerous to get this close if I was down in the yard with them.

I just finished the 6th clue on Swan Lake, yeah… only one more to go.

And by the way, the volcano that erupted is at least 800 miles from here.