Just so that you know, straight up, there was no washing of the feet going on around here today. In the old days, when I was married to an Episcopal priest, there was much Last Supper feasting and foot washing to add to the litany of Holy Week events. In those days, this was a week spent entirely in and about the church. I do miss the high holy days. And I sometimes miss my ex-husband too. But that's a post for another day.
I DID do some washing- and please, please do not chalk this post up to irreverence or arrogance. I am a person of faith- Holy Week is SIGNIFICANT. I just want to keep this light - and fiber-y.
So here's today's washing-
My Blue Moon sock is growing, ever so slowly, but pretty, pretty - it takes the sting out of the unfortunate Faith pattern. (I would be very interested in hearing from anyone who has made the Faith shawl and enjoyed it!)
I
4 comments:
oh so sad that I can't comment on your kniting angst....I don't do needles
But writing is the same
there are things that I work on
that are pure hard work
no fun at all
but the end result is not bad
is that good enough?
..can't answer that for anyone else
What I can say is that I learned something
in the doing
if only that I never want to do it again
I am Lutheran of the conservative kind
we never washed feet
but I sure would have liked that
I love these days of reflection and rememberance
Here's to remembering
Hi Jody, I love the shawl you made for your sister! May I ask where you got your blocking board? I need to get one myself and have never seen them for sale in the stores in my area. I am out in the country and we only have one actual, honest to goodness knitting store in a 100 mile radius. Is there a certain brand or material you would recommend? Right now, I mostly do steam blocking, but I know it is not the best option for some fibers, I would like to try.
You sure have been accomplishing some beautiful work! You mentioned you are having some trouble with your new pattern and that it doesn't flow. I just came across a pattern book you might enjoy. It is called 50 Lace Patterns by Rita Weiss. These patterns have been really working for me. They have a rhythm to them and I find myself picking them easier than others I have worked with. Knitting lace is my favorite, but I still have a lot to learn.
I decided that after I get my crochet shawl that I am working on now finished I am going to take the whole month of May and work on learning some new techniques and make practice swatches. I also want to finally sit down and learn how to do socks! I sure appreciate the link you sent me the other day. Your blog is such an inspiration to me. I hope you have a nice afternoon Jody, and happy knitting! Delisa :)
Hi Delisa - thanks so much for your kind comments! I can recommend the blocking mats - they come from the KnitPicks catalogue and are wonderful! They come 9 to a set and you can always order more if needed. KnitPicks is a great company too - you'll enjoy their offerings - good delivery, great prices.
I'll look into the Weiss book. It seems silly not to design our own, doesn't it?
HAPPY KNITTING and a blessed Easter to you!
The shawl is really lovely.
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