The Comfort Zone

The Thesaurus defines wishy-washy as weak in willpower.  That’s me!  In the last post I said I wanted the wonderful wool-silk-bamboo combination to be another Cabled Button Shawl–then I slept.  While I slept I dreamed a shawl that needs to be knitted and the result is “Cuddle My Shoulders.”  As I started the morning yesterday I sketched a band fitted around the shoulders much the same as the scoop neck of a top down sweater with a button in the center.  From there the shawl will be comfy garter stitch, increasing to a slight swing and finished in a loopy, lacey edging.

I started knitting and think it is going well.  You can see the circular shape taking place and so far it is draping just the way it should.  I have placed a button over the button hole to show how it will fasten.  I don’t think it’s the right button but I will start the search for the right one soon.

On another note, I had a discussion with an extended family member who was knitting socks on two circular needles.  She described how much easier it was without “wrasslin” those dang double pointed needles.  I was sitting there with my dpns thinking “I wouldn’t touch those things except to knit a sweater or shawl” and it occurred to me how different knitters are.  I simply nodded to her circ comment as I considered how tolerant we have to be of each other’s differences.  My dear Mother, who had a “saying” for any occasion had one that came to mind.  Mom would say, “To each his own said the old woman as she kissed the cow.”  I guess the message is, don’t knock cow kissing if you haven’t tried it!

Sock Longevity Tip!

 BTW the February Comfort Zone Newsletter is out with info about making your socks last longer.  Hope you enjoy it!