Monday, January 12, 2015

Finally Completed

I don't care whether it's sewing or knitting, there's always getting through that last little bit to get the project finished.  I've had this scarf off my needles for a few months now, but did I get it completed immediately. . .obviously not.  It's the handwork that gets me.

In clothing construction, it may be the hem or tacking down facings.  With knitting, it's weaving in the ends, and in this case "hemming" each end to create the picot edge.  I love the effect, but carving out the time, or maybe psyching myself up to finish something isn't always easy.  Sometimes I wonder if it isn't a hesitation to have it finished, and then I can't just look at it anymore because I usually give it away.

I did complete two knitted objects last week, though.  I got the handwork on the scarf done, and also finished knitting a cowl/hood made from baby alpaca yarn.  When I started it, I wasn't sure who it would go to, but ultimately I decided to keep it.  Truthfully it got done because I knew we were getting some really cold weather coming, and must admit I absolutely love wearing it!

The pattern is called The Twizzle and Lace Scarf by Laura Battermann.