So, the incredible journey of my shawl is complete. No longer do I need to struggle with the long burdensome rows that took on average an hour to complete. No longer must I look at it and think, "When, oh when will you be done!" Now all I have to do is look at it and wonder how I'm going to manage to block it...and when I'm going to feel motivated to weave in all the ends. At least that part's easy. And if I could ever get use of the bed, I could block it out on there pretty quick. Unfortunately, the bed is being taken up...which I'm not happy about...but I digress...Anyhow, after this whole incredible journey the shawl is finally done! I'm finally able to say that I'll be able to wear it! It's not going to take long for the shawl to be blocked out with all the ends taken care of. It's not going to take long before I can wrap it around my shoulders and show off it's beauty. Unfortunately, it just might be a while before the weather calls for it.
I definitely understand the thinking I had. If I knit the shawl going into fall, it should be done by winter. It seems like a fantastic idea. Unfortunately, I overestimated my knitting skills. I didn't think about exactly how long it would take to knit that shawl, and exactly how many hours I could dedicate to it. I didn't think about the needles breaking. I didn't think about most of what got in the way.I've learned my lesson. From now on I should only knit shawls I'll need by winter in the summer and spring. That way I have a prayer of having it done by fall! Then I should have a couple months before I need to start thinking about wearing it for winter, and if disaster strikes? Well, I've got some wiggle room.
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