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2 posted on 04/01/2021 6:08:25 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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I have 2 projects that need to be finished, one by this weekend. The larger project involves weaving in ends & sewing on pockets, finishing details that are ‘least favorite’ things to do. Sigh. Some project magic from Glenda the Good Witch would be fantastic!


3 posted on 04/01/2021 6:21:22 AM PDT by Qiviut (2020 Election steal result: We are beginning our "40 years of wandering in the Wilderness".)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Ah, yes...but most of the fun is in STARTING them! LOL!

I start them and get bored. Then go back to them later, work a little, start something else... well, you get the drift.

I think I have seven in various stages of completion. Must be my Adult ADHD. ;o]


5 posted on 04/01/2021 6:24:47 AM PDT by Monkey Face (I don't find it hard to meet expenses. They're everywhere!)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!


7 posted on 04/01/2021 7:25:37 AM PDT by MissEdie (Be the Light in Someone's Darkness.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

That’s no fun.

There’s a lot of satisfaction in doing them.


8 posted on 04/01/2021 7:48:27 AM PDT by metmom (...fixing our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Perfecter of our faith..)
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Just finished ..... whew! The person getting this piece might even have it for Easter - since it's a prayer shawl, it would be nice for her to have it this weekend.

GREAT pattern, IMO. Works up nicely & actually met my 'expectations', which many patterns do not. I did make some minor changes such as adding a shell to get gauge width (multiples for this given in pattern) and I added a dc on the end of each row for both the shawl & pockets so my first stitch every row wasn't a BPdc (in particular) or FPdc. I hate post stitches, but the post stitches did work into a nice border/pockets. An added bonus (for me) to adding that extra 'dc' - the edges had a bit of a decorative 'scallop' border on the outside edge of the post stitch border - this blends with the shells.

Here's the link to the pattern:

Wave After Wave Pocket Shawl

One more thing - I had 6 skeins of Wool Ease (color: Fishermen) left over from a wedding afghan I made. I'd been saving the yarn for something special when this project came up. The project called for 5 skeins, but I always end up using more yarn .... I used almost all 6 skeins, so this worked out perfectly & makes the project doubly satisfying!

26 posted on 04/02/2021 9:02:14 AM PDT by Qiviut (2020 Election steal result: We are beginning our "40 years of wandering in the Wilderness".)
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