. Alas, I've fallen behind* in the ABC-Along. Why? Erm, the latest of several ETA: Looks like it does!
Hm... if I reference this post on Plurk, will teh Internets blow up? (Scampers off to try it.)
H is also for hap shawl. For the Tour de France KAL, I finally cast on for a modified hap shawl, Shetsoie by Odile Buatois-Brand. Le Tour started July 5 [cough]; I signed up for the Maillot Vert – the sprinter's competition. Ahem. The designer used her own handspun Shetland wool and silk yarn and traditional Shetland lace patterns, hence the name; I'm using vintage stash, Rowan Kaffe Fassett Light Tweed 4 Ply. I dimly remember knitting the yarn on US 3 (3.25 mm) needles originally, but for the shawl US 7s (4.5 mm) are working well. (Sorry about the horrible photo.)
By missing the Grand Départ from Brest, I missed the chance to burble on about the most excellent dessert in cycling, Paris-Brest, which are French cream puffs shaped like a bicycle tire. Perhaps it's just as well – sprinting begins now!
*Diligent ABC-Alongers are up to N.
5 comments:
I have to re-evaluate my TdF project. I started the entrelac socks, and I just don't like 'em.
If I'm going for the polka dot jersey, do I have some leeway to start when they hit the mountains?
Gotta go find a new project.
No signs of internet explosions or implosions so I think you're good;)
Hot damn...the instructions are in French!
I am in the presence of greatness...~ksp
The patisserie near my office sells Paris Brest. Now I'll have to try one. I'm am so so intrigued by the Plurk thing. Probably going to succumb soon.
Looks good so far!
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