My Knitting Olympics’ project did not go the way I planned. The pattern (Icarus), especially the main part of the shawl was a very straight forward, yet I kept on making mistakes. I frogged at least two more times and was getting very frustrated, I was starting to doubt my knitting skills. Looking back I now realize that trying to knit faster isn’t the best approach fir me. I seem to do better if I ignore my speed and focus on the “flow” of knitting a project, then my speed naturally increases. Also I believe my selection wasn’t the best yarn for the project, it seemed to be fighting me… if that makes any sense. So I came to the conclusion that this project with this yarn was not to be, so I officially dropped out.
Still wanting to knit while watching the olympics, I picked up a project I had started during chemo but put aside because of problems concentrating.
Shetland Triangle Shawl by Evelyn A. Clark
Cashmere Silk Blend 2-ply
US #6 Addi Turbo Lace Circular Needles
Oh what a difference… the cashmere/silk was such dream, “it was like buttah”, my confidence was restored.
The shawl was finished about 10 minutes before the flame was put out,
and it block beautifully.
I would like to give some recognition to some Alaskans who have a very good olympics.
Kikkan Randall who did the best ever US women’s finish (10th) in Ladies’ Individual Sprint Classic.
Kerry Weiland who won a silver medal as part of the US Women’s Hockey Team.
and Holly Brooks who did a great showing for someone who was a part time athlete and didn’t have benefit of training full time. Her coach is a local and not part of the US team.
My next post will be “Knitting with Celia”, lots of fun and fibers!
Hoc Age 