I knitted this is for a fine lady who always takes the time to say hello with a warm smile, even after being diagnosed with life threatening health issues.

She’s just a kind lady, a friend… and I wanted her to know I was thinking of her. 

This Lace N’ More sample pattern was designed by Nazee Fard.  I recently ran across a forum post mentioning a subscription to a downloadable newsletter containing lace patterns and it peaked my interest. 

On another note, I’m currently reading “Zen And The Art of Knitting” by Bernadette Murphy.  I am not halfway through yet, but have found reading this book to be as relaxing as a good knit.  To quote a person in the book regarding knitting for others….’she thinks of that person continually throughout the project and knows that “there is an intangible quality to the finished garment that the person will somehow feel”‘.  The book is full of words that provoke thought and at the same time, provide comfort.

Clementine Shawlette (Interweave Knits Spring 07) started March 21 and finished April 9, 07, modeled by my daughter Leslie.

I used 2 skeins Louet Gems Pearl (fingering weight) in Cloud Grey and size 5 INOX straights. 

I had approximately a yard of yarn left and the shawl blocked to the exact measurements indicated in the pattern. 

The 4 row repeat was easy to memorize and became a good movie watching knit.  This pattern is perfect for a beginner’s lace project since there are no stitch repeats within the rows.   It’s a fairly quick knit, is made in 2 pieces then seamed together. 

I COULD have finished it in time to wear to church on Easter, but the below normal temperatures…even in NE FLorida….of 38 degrees….. did not motivate me enough. 

Needless to say, I finished it the day after and it will keep many a church chill away this summer.

Just a quick note (no pictures) to say we received in our “very large” Shepherd Sock order from Lorna’s Laces.  We are well stocked now and this includes the new Flamingo Special Striping color, (ok, just one picture).  Proceeds from the sale of this color are donated to breast cancer research.