Do as I say…

Posted on January 15, 2025 | 11 Comments

Not as I do. Was it ridiculous to knit til 1:30 am on Monday night/Tuesday morning so I could soak and block my new shawlette?

A gray and white brioche knit shawlette featuring assigned pooling stars and a syncopated caramel colored edging

Deadlines. I’m headed to New York early Thursday, and I knew it would take two days to dry completely. So, it was worth it to me! I want to wear it at VKLive this weekend. I still have to write the pattern, but that will have to wait until I get back.

detail of a gray and white brioche knit shawlette featuring assigned pooling stars and a syncopated caramel colored edging

I love this color combination. It’s from A Chick that Knitz, Hibernation and Caramel. The shawlette still needs a name. Starstruck? or Stardust? Stardust Nebula? Help me decide.

Oh, also in the “Do as I say, not as I do”: Remember to take breaks and stretch when you’re on a knitting marathon! I can feel a little achiness in my forearm tendons. I’m giving my arms a break for a couple days. Time to pack!

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11 responses to “Do as I say…”

  1. Kathryn Gearheard's avatar Kathryn Gearheard | January 15, 2025 at 2:00 pm |

    You have produced another beautiful one using all your special talents. Have a great VK!

    ps. I’m always up until 130 but not knitting at break neck speed.

    I’ve been friends with Lily Chin for 30 years so have suffered many a frantic rush to deadline with her so this means you, too, are big time. I always felt her pain and sometimes even got an upset stomach when she was up all night.

  2. MR's avatar MR | January 15, 2025 at 2:02 pm |

    Starlight. XO

  3. postmandeb's avatar postmandeb | January 15, 2025 at 2:51 pm |

    Daisy Chains Shawlette

  4. postmandeb's avatar postmandeb | January 15, 2025 at 2:51 pm |

    Daisy Chains Shawlette

  5. Stephanie's avatar Stephanie | January 15, 2025 at 3:03 pm |

    Hi Michele!!

    WOW your new shawlette is gorgeous!! The Hibernation & Caramel yarn is so beautiful! GREAT JOB!!! So worth it to have it done so you can wear it with ginormous pride this weekend! It is soooo beautiful! Can’t wait to see a picture of you wearing it!

    I thought of this name but I’m not sure. Needs an elegant name as it is so beautiful – beautiful artwork!!!

    Poppin Pippin Shawlette

    Looking forward to the pattern when it comes out!

    Enjoy your weekend!

    Big Hugs!

    Stephanie

  6. Palma Gigliotti's avatar Palma Gigliotti | January 15, 2025 at 3:24 pm |

    So pretty Palma G

  8. wanderingcatyarns's avatar wanderingcatyarns | January 16, 2025 at 6:32 am |

    That is a fantastic colour combo!

  9. Martha Grace McCune's avatar Martha Grace McCune | January 16, 2025 at 9:03 am |

    This is one of those questions where there is no wrong answer. I like Starstruck. Can’t wait for the pattern

  10. quiteayarnblog's avatar quiteayarnblog | January 20, 2025 at 9:39 pm |

    Maybe a little ridiculous, but I bet most of us have done it! Lovely shawlette – it is pretty, and looks cozy and cushy!

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