Another finished object is off the needles. This is a modified version of the Pressed Flowers shawl by Amy Christoffers. I made this out of Rowan Norwegian Wool in the colors Mountain and Frost Pink, all of which was stash yarn. This shawl was knit as an accessory to wear at the upcoming Nash Yarn Fest.
I modified the patterna a bit. First, I did not do all of the repeats of the main chart. The pattern calls for the chart to be worked a total of five times. I only did three. I did not want a massive shawl. The other modification was the bind off. Instead of the sewn bind off, I did an I-cord. Part of the reason I didn't do the sewn bind off was the length of yarn needed to execute the sew bind off. Norwegian Wool is only 2-ply and not tightly plied. I felt that with all the drag on the yarn as the edge was sewn would cause the yarn to break. Also, I've done a sewn bind off on a couple recent projects. I just wasn't feeling like doing it again. I really feel I made the right choice. The I-cord gives the edge a nice bit of structure.
Now that I'm done with this project I have to get moving on a couple baby gifts. I have a Baby Sophisticate on the needles for a little one that has probably already made her appearance. This little one was due last week. I am also working on a crocheted afghan for another little one due to arrive in June. I'm very far behind on that project. It will probably be my car project when I head to Nashville in a few weeks.
Besides those, I'm make slow progress on my birthday cast on, the Cumulus Tee. No new pictures because it looks pretty much the same. I'll share once I get the neckline joined in the round.
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