I was on a real roll with this shawl until I was hit by The Lightning Bolt of Inspiration. I had some Green Dragon Sock Yarn in Squires colorway (aka Va Tech) that I was planning to use to make something for my niece Megan. ZAAAAAAAAAAAP!!!!!!!!! Wouldn't that yarn make a great Wingspan shawl???? Thus, Hokie Wings shawl idea was born! I am currently in the middle of wing 4 of that one.
Harley approves.
Normally I hardly ever knit the same thing more than once. Exceptions have been a Farmer's Market Bag pattern that I knit 3 of. One for my Mom, and one each for my 2 sisters ( and I have the yarn for one for myself). The other pattern has been the No Hair Day Hairy Chemo Cap. But Wingspan is such a fun pattern! The possibilities for this shawl are endless and exciting. If you don't believe me, check out the board on Pinterest named "Wingspan - examples and adaptations by dihenydd." But I warn you, it can lead to addiction! I will not list the yarns and ideas I now have swirling through my head thanks to this board lest you realize the depths of my addiction! Let's just say I have been Bewitched. :)
My progress on these shawls has been slower than normal due to one main reason.
Her name is Bella, and this little kitten apparently shares my fascination with knitting and all things yarny. Currently the only "safe" place to knit free of Miss Bella's "assistance" is in the kitchen standing up at the bar. If I don't take frequent breaks from this position, my back begins to protest, and it is quite loud.
Bella came to us after the loss of our 15 year old cat Zuni to cancer. I won't go into details here mainly because it is much too painful, but it is safe to say that I was devastated. More painful still was watching our other cat Harley suffer from depression after the loss of his friend. Animals grieve, too. Thanks to our veterinarian, who is an absolutely wonderful woman, Bella has come to live with us. How it happened is a study in "meant to be." She captured our hearts immediately and Harley is once again animated and playful.
Even Louis the Pug loves her!
I call this picture "The Three Stooges" and I think it says it all!
On a totally different side note, I found a new knitting shop on a trip to Roanoke last week! My friend had told me there was a new one, but she didn't know exactly where it was. I found Wyrd Sisters Yarn (thank you, Google Navigation!) and popped in for a quick peek. Regretably, I didn't have much time to browse since I was in a bit of a time crunch, but I saw enough to know I will go back again on my next trek to Roanoke! I saw lots of yarny goodies and was absolutely captivated by a felted witches hat. I have to go back and get the details about that hat!
And another new shop opened in Bedford this past weekend, Whistlestop Wool and Fiber. I haven't made it to that one yet. It is gratifying to me to see these new yarn stores opening up. It means I am not alone in my fiber addiction and that my options for finding new and exciting ways to knit Wingspan are expanding even further. The possibilites truly are endless!
