I went for my second test today – a CT scan. It was supposed to take just a little bit, but they decided to do it another way – and I ended up being there 3 hours. Good thing I took the morning off, eh? It did give me a lot of time to knit, though, and I am halfway through a sock. I am constantly reminded what a good thing knitting is – I didn’t mind the wait at all!
When I got home from the hospital, and before I logged into work, I took a few minutes to block this….and after checking it every 30 minutes, it was finally dry….
Isn’t that amazing? I just love seeing how lace totally changes once its blocked. And I love this scarf!
Pattern: Gust
Yarn: Knit Picks Shadow
Started: February 1, 2008
Finished: February 10, 2008
I think I’ve mentioned this once (or twice) before, but this really is a great pattern – I loved knitting it, and it was very easy to memorize so I actually knit it on the train in the morning. Anything lace I can knit at 6:00 a.m. without a lot of coffee is a good lace pattern! It went so fast that I was a little sorry to finish it…
I got this yarn in a swap, and was never sure what to do with it. I’m so glad I used it for this – it is just perfect for the pattern. It is a little heathered and has some red tones to it – very pretty. And it is very soft – a pleasure to work with. I would recommend it – and you can’t beat the price!
Cieara had off school today so I wrestled her into modeling it…but I couldn’t get it wrapped around her the right way (she was very uncooperative as a model today). But I think it still looks pretty with a shawl pin, don’t you? The sides are a little pointy because I didn’t spend enough time weaving the blocking wire through…but I sort of like it. I’m not sure what I’m going to do with it – it may go into the pile for gifts, or I may keep it for myself….
This little scarf really helped build some confidence in my ability to do lace. I can really see myself knitting something a bit more complicated or bigger next…although I sort of like doing these small scarves – so nice to finish things fast! And Anne has so many nice scarf patterns…
Well, two more days to this week, and then a three day weekend. Yea! I hope you are having a good week, and that we get to the weekend fast!
Jeanne Knits 
It’s so beautiful. It *almost* makes me want to knit something lacy;)
Beautiful!!!
GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!
Impressive! Great color and great lace scarf! The photos are very complimentary to the project, as well. Do you take the photos yourself or do you have a friendly photographer take them for you?
Beautiful!! That really is so delicate and adorable. I think you should keep that one for yourself! :o)
It is gorgeous – so beautiful – you need to knit more lace!
Beautiful scarf!
Thank you for the gift certificate to Knitspot! I may need to use it on Gust. I love how yours turned out.
Beautiful scarf! I rather like the pointy edges.
Knitting really does make waiting rooms bearable. Keep on keeping on!
wow. gust is absolutely gorgeous! hey, my last lace project gave me more confidence in being able to do lace too! go us! 😉
You’ve got every reason to love this scarf! It’s beautiful!
Amazing!
OMGosh! That’s beautiful and so not what I was expecting from the unblocked version. I love this!
You HAVE to keep that scarf for yourself! So beautiful!
Jeanne- Gust is lovely. It looks great in that color.
(what’s the point in having kids if they won’t model for you? I feel your pain)
I think you should keep Gust, too. The color is gorgeous. I have a picture of my gust in progress on my blog. Not as pretty as yours.
I was going to give mine away but my husband intervened. He wants me to keep it for myself.
3 hours for a CT scan? Mine was, maybe 10 minutes. Should I feel cheated? : – )
That is just gorgeous!
All teen models are cranky. It’s in their contract. Didn’t you know that? ;^)
I hope you get some good news soon, sweetie.
Wow, that is beautiful! I never thought I’d be into lace, but it’s been on my mind lately. Now even more so!
Oh the scarf is breathtaking! Great photos. Great yarn. Great lace. Three thumbs up!
Like Cookie said, I hope you get some good news soon.
Verrrrry nice. Great color choice!
wow, it’s beautiful! i love it in the solid color . . .
jeanne,
that is so beautiful! i love the color, keep it for yourself!!
you’ve inspired me to try some lace this year 🙂
Beautiful! The color suits you very well, and that lovely pin!!!
I think I like the pointy edges better than a straight edge, I think it adds to the pattern!
Just Gorgeous!!!!
It is now in my que! I have some Malabrigo Lace over here trying to decide what to be!
I love the unintentional edges and was going to ask you what stitch pattern did you do for it!! ;op
Nice job! I will have to get this pattern
Your Gust is beautiful. The yarn you chose is perfect for it. It shows the stitch pattern really well!!
how beautiful! i love the color, too. i’ve always wanted to knit lace, but i haven’t found any reason to yet…
Very, very nice… lovely!
Knit Picks Shadow has a very nice drap to it. As usually I love your colour choice.
Dang… you knit fast.
It’s stunning! I love the points and scallops… really beautiful.
Gorgeous scarf…love the color and pattern…you should be very proud of yourself…well done 🙂
happy knitting 🙂
Fabulous scarf and the yarn is perfect!
It’s beautiful Jeanne. What a lovely color. You’ve persuaded me to buy the pattern! Not that it’s that hard, but still. I’m going to give it a go.