When I finished re-knitting the end of my shawlette, I also re-named it. It’s Starstruck, which is a punchier, easier to remember name. Also, there aren’t a million Starstrucks on Ravelry, so it will be easier to search, too. Test knitters are sending me gorgeous pictures of their projects, so we are on track to publish at the end of February. Can’t wait!
I was at loose ends for my next project, so I am knitting a second Brioche Pastiche cowl, just like this one, while I wait for some yarn to come in the mail. This set is knit in MDK Atlas Rambouillet Worsted. It’s beautifully wooly.
I’m packing up to head to Tacoma, Washington for Red Alder Fiber Arts Festival, where I’ll be teaching Brioche Pastiche (beginning brioche, choose your own adventure), as well as Brioche Doctor, Whale Conga Line, and assigned pooling. It will be a fun weekend!
I’m also preparing to teach a brioche plus assigned pooling class for Virtual Knitting Live, online on Sunday March 2. A mashup of two of my favorite things!
I’m also giving a lecture, Blocking: It’s Magic on that Sunday as part of the same event.
Gotta run! Time to pack and hit the road…see you on the flip side!
PDXKnitterati 
Gosh, you do lead a boring life, Michele ! – never anything to do … 😉
I know. Just sitting here twiddling my thumbs. Or fingers. Whoops, just knit another thing!
I am well versed in the magic of blocking, but I never get tired of hearing about it, or seeing the results. That bee shawl is amazing!
Yes, blocking makes a huge difference on shawls! But really, anything you wash and lay out is a kind of blocking, too.
Wow – you are busy! And your new shawl is lovely 🙂
Thank you! Looking forward to publishing next week. Just in time for Rose City Yarn Crawl!
That will be a good time, I’m sure!