Knitters

AnnapolisLari

In an attempt to actually make the shawl from hell by the deadline for the county fair, I knit 11 rows today. At just under 300 stitches a row that's about 3200 stitches in one afternoon.

My hands and arms hurt.

At least the pattern is bottom up, so each right side row decreases by 4 stitches and all I have to do at the end is graft 16 stitches at the back of the neck.

I want Best in Show, dammit.

MrsStubbs

I didn't understand any of that but good luck

Kapalua

that's a lot of stitches!  which one are you making?

StarryNight39

My fingers hurt just reading this! Can't wait to see the finished product!

AnnapolisLari

Kapalua:

that's a lot of stitches!  which one are you making?

Miralda's Triangular Shawl from Knitted Lace of Estonia.

BubblyToes

That one is gorgeous. I love that book, but haven't had the nerve to make anything out of it.

I'm doing the Dimensions wrap from Knit Picks. Mohair on tiny needles? It's an interesting experience.

AnnapolisLari

I would have done Madli's shawl, but that was the pattern used by the lady who took the Best in Show last year.

Kapalua

ooh, it's so pretty!  can't wait to see yours!  what are you knitting it with?

AnnapolisLari

It's in my stash on Rav... a light fingering weight alpaca in rose grey. I got it at a local alpaca farm, so we have met the critters who provided the fiber.

Hooray2005

Wow, that's gorgeous!  I agree... my fingers hurt just thinking about all those stitches... ouch!  When is your deadline?!