Current WIP

That's Work In Progress, for you non-crafty folk. This actually is not my only current WIP--as a knitter, having only one project on the needles at a time breaks some unwritten yarny rule. This is also the case with quilting, spinning, stitching....basically any form of handwork. We are a fickle, fickle group.

But I digress.

This is a portion of the "In Dreams" mystery shawl that I'm knitting with the Lord of the Rings Knit-along group on Ravelry . This particular pattern is based on Galadriel's crown, and is designed by Susan Pandorf. (If you're a knitter who enjoys knitting lace, look her up on Ravelry. Her designs are beautiful.) A mystery shawl is exactly what it sounds like--the designer sends out the pattern in sections (called "clues") over a predetermined period of time. After completing all the clues, you have a finished project, in this case a shawl. Part of what I love so much about the "mystery shawl" concept is that you have no idea what the finished product will look like once it's done. Very exciting.

I'm about 1/3 of the way through Clue 4, and Clue 6 will be released this Friday. Yes, I'm behind, but as my 3 children still expect to be fed and cared for during the day this can't be helped. Truth be told, I'm actually not as far behind as I expected to be at this point, but the state of my house might be a clue as to why...

I'm truly loving this pattern. The lace is gorgeous and the color is perfect for a spring/summer shawl. Coincidentally, it also perfectly matches the dress I'm wearing to my cousin's wedding next month. If I can manage to finish it, (fingers crossed, everyone) it will be the perfect accessory.