The spare bed came in handy for a blocking surface.
I could not find any straight pins labeled "rust-proof" so I used brass plated safety pins, which actually worked well. I contacted Rowan about the best way to block their silk wool DK, and they suggested pinning, then spritzing, which also worked well. So I pinned, spritzed, then after the yarn relaxed, I repinned.
Even Fern liked the shawl.
I wore the shawl to work yesterday, primarily to show off. It kept my shoulders warm.
Today it goes into the mail, as it is a gift for my stepmother.
When I was about a third of the way through this shawl, I swore I would never do another. Finishing it gave me a great sense of accomplishment, so I might do another one someday. But the biggest payoff has been that my other knitting projects seem so easy now. I feel like I can knit just about anything.
1 comment:
you could use insect pins, they do not rust. I think Monarch is a brand, and they come in different thicknesses.
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