Whenever I work on rectangular shawls and scarves, I suddenly remember why I like knitting triangular ones. The River shawl is about 25% complete, but as much I as work on it, it just feels interminable. I find myself stretching in every few minutes and measuring it every time I pick in up in hopes that I would be closer to finishing. The pattern states a finished width of 72 inches, so I've a way to go and with so much finishing done recently, it'll be a treat to be able to knit something that doesn't have a million ends to sew in.
But I do love this pattern and this shade of dusky pink. (Have you noticed how this pink seems to really complement the 'English Rose' complexions?)
Coming out to photograph this, what did I spy? Bold as brass... he was. No, it's not a dog, not a cat .... but an urban fox... in my garden... EEK!
In case you're wondering how he got in, he came over the same way that he left, clammered over a 6 foot fence. Nic had better check out those rabbit hatches ...
Poppy
I've amended my last posting on that orange poppy. Trust me, it's orange, I've seen it in real life ;-)
Posted by atu at May 31, 2005 11:16 PM | TrackBackOh my! How exciting. But I guess that's not what you thought.
Posted by: valentina at July 4, 2005 03:49 PMOh, what a cutie! He certainly looks comfortable in the spring sunshine.
Posted by: Colleen at June 1, 2005 06:52 PMOh how neat to have a fox in your yard.
I'm not fond of rectangular things either, they just never seem to get done. I think it's merely psychological, but it sure seems that way.
Posted by: Rebekah at June 1, 2005 05:17 PMWhat a sight! I've never seen a fox up close and personal like that. He looks really big... or is that just a trick of the camera?
The River shawl is just beautiful. I have that pattern stashed away somewhere--might just have to dig it out this summer.
Posted by: Beth S. at June 1, 2005 02:48 PMYour shawl looks beautiful. As for the fox, I would love to see one that close in my garden... I love them.
Posted by: francoise at June 1, 2005 09:32 AMDon't already paranoid about the fox it also sunbathes on the garden lawn.
The shawl is beautiful and I love the colour
beautiful lace - the dusky pink colour is very versatile i find, and will look lovely with your sitcom cardi. i've been looking for a triangular lace shawl pattern, not too big, but haven't found anything that's 'just right'. happy fox sunbathing. we had a poor soul in our garden with mange, looking very sorry for himself. needless to say muggins here ended up feeding him honey sandwiches with fox medicine in. *sigh*.
Posted by: anna at June 1, 2005 09:19 AMHey an orange object in the garden, quick grab Sitcom and cover the fox! The shawl is beautiful, such a delicate colour and one of my favourites.
Posted by: Tracy at June 1, 2005 08:42 AMi love poppies! orange, yellow, red, californian, welsh - they're all beautiful. as for the shawl, the dusty pink is absolutely gorgeous. keep up the good work!
Posted by: kris at June 1, 2005 07:36 AMYour shawl is coming along beautifully. I love foxes but that one is really really close to your house!
Posted by: monica at June 1, 2005 03:17 AMCalifornian Poppy :
http://www.50states.com/flower/california.htm
Welsh poppy:
http://www.first-nature.com/flowers/meconopsis_cambria.htm
Had to check.Couldn't help myself ! ;-]
Posted by: Emma at June 1, 2005 12:08 AMWe've had cubs outside, squabbling and screaming (well I hope it's them and not some poor pet).
The shawl is coming on. Instead of stretching it out and measuring it all the time, why not put a safety pin in at the start of the evening, and you can then see real progress.
I know what you mean about ends. I have two garments to tidy up, and am on the sleeve of a third. Looks like June is Sewing in Ends Month. I think I'll pick up my shawl!
Dawn
Californian poppies have grey,thinner leaves.The leaves look like the numerous Welsh poppies,all yellow,that grow in my garden.I have seen orange ones too.The reall give away is the type of seed pod it forms.Californian poppies have long,thin,pointed seed pods.Welsh poppies have short,round pods.
The shawl/stole is looking gorgeous.Lovely lace knitting.
Posted by: Emma at May 31, 2005 11:58 PMThat dusty rose color does look great on most complexions... and I can't wait to see it finished. Hang in there... you'll make it! It is a beautiful pattern.
A fox! You should feel special he chose your garden for a little nap :) Thanks for sharing those pictures!
Posted by: Dani at May 31, 2005 11:54 PMAt least the fox is reasonably orange, not that horrible mangy grey of so many of the urban foxes. Lovely colour for your shawl, what yarn are you using?
Posted by: Mary at May 31, 2005 11:35 PM