I did it! I actually finished a project, I think it's probably my first one in over a year. I just shudder to think of my stash of yarn being so neglected. I LOVE how it turned out. I know I know, I'm a little behind the Clapotis bandwagon but better late then never. Unfortunately, it will probably be stashed away in my closet to await fall but I'm just satisfied that the darn thing is finished.
If you notice, the pictures are extra fancy, not my typical norm. I went to my girlfriends for a play date and asked her to just take a couple casual shots of the shawl in front of a tree or something. I should have known better, she of course put together her makeshift photography studio complete with professional lights and all. I felt like I was in a glamor shot until I looked at the photos and began to realize how unglamorous I've been looking these days. I think the last year of stress, living in a hot and dry climate, and probably a couple too many cigarettes have done a number on my face. Let me tell you, a billion dollar camera does not lie and it showed every little line and imperfection, thank goodness for photoshop. It made me really contemplate things. I'm pushing 37, that's closer to 40 then 30 and although I still feel like a teenager in my head most of the time, my body does not feel the same way. Aging is a hard thing to do gracefully, when your face doesn't match your mind and next thing you know you're looking at a whole boatload of crows feet that even a double shot of botox won't fix. Don't get me wrong, I'm ok with aging to a certain extent but I'm also scared to death. Time just flies by and sometimes I feel like I'm just waiting to get there but I'm not sure where that place is. So I guess it's time to learn how to use photoshop better and just embrace the fact that I'm not a spring chicken anymore.
Pattern: Clapotis
Yarn: Brooks Farm Four Play
Needles: Turbo Addis US size 8
Modifications: None that I know of but I will say that I blocked the heck out of this thing. I wanted a more traditional rectangle shawl and wanted to open up the dropped stitches. It blocked beautifully and drapes amazing.
Looks great! I love my clapoti! (Think that's the plural?)
Posted by: Christy | March 26, 2010 at 09:51 PM
I'm still a teenager in my head too.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | March 27, 2010 at 04:20 AM
Beautiful! Hehe, I've not knit one yet, have some Brooks Farm for it too! You aren't the only one who feels younger than she looks, and I've got a few extra years on you. I mean yikes I have a 20 y/o in his 2nd year of college...I don't feel that old ;)
Posted by: Zonda | March 27, 2010 at 07:57 PM
Lovely! Glad to see you are still crafting. It's good for calming and relaxing. Even if for just a little while. And you think you are behind the times? Mine has been sleeping in a bag somewhere for years waiting on me to pick it up again.
Posted by: Micky | March 27, 2010 at 08:27 PM
I'll be the one in the old folk's home saying, "Wait nurse I can't go yet I have to finish this level in my game." lol
I think you look fabulous and the clapotis does too. I'm glad you finished something that you can really enjoy. :)
*hugs*
Posted by: Ruinwen | March 29, 2010 at 04:17 AM
Incredibly beautiful piece of knitting! And you look just gorgeous in it. Very well done =)
Posted by: Maike | March 30, 2010 at 04:13 AM
You look great Heather!! So glad you are back!
Susan B-L
Posted by: Susan Bramlet Lavin | March 31, 2010 at 10:18 AM
I know you guys will get through it all. I am here to help. Ice cream sounds like a really good cure though. By the way.....everyone looks old without photoshop unless they are 6. I am older than you so don't worry about it.
Tif
Posted by: Tiffany | May 03, 2010 at 10:26 PM