Nap time: interrupted September 7, 2007
Waves and shells
As promised here are a few pictures of my ocean-themed shawl. It’s been progressing quite nicely. I think I might even have enough yarn to do everything I want, and get a 
shawl at least close to the size I had in mind.
As you can see, even without stretching it’s getting quite long. It’s now 40 inches from stem to stern, and growing. I started the sunspot motif last night after a large section of shells and beads. 
I love the transition from the shell motif to the sunspots. I took advantage of a tip that Anne shared with me, one that she’s used with success in a number of her own shawls. It worked great!
You didn’t really get 
to see the other shell motif with its beads, so here’s a better picture of that part. It felt like I added tons and tons of beads, but after weighing my bead box, I found that I’ve only used six grams of them so far. There will be more beads added—using the crochet hook method I’ve been using all along as I am not up to stringing beads!—when I work the border.
Addicted to blogging
I forget whose blog I saw this on yesterday morning. I’m sorry! I thought it was fun, though.
Sleepy kitty
I’m sure you wondered when I’d get around to explaining the title of this post. Well, here it is. I gathered everything together to take pictures, and took it all into the brightest room convenient—Ricki’s nap room. I know. I’m so mean. I disturbed her mid-morning nap in her favorite chair. Poor kitty.
~Kristie September 7
It’s looking so beautiful and you’re just booking right along on that aren’t you? What’s with the tease about Anne’s tip, but then not sharing it? ;-)
You’re such a mean mommy. Poor Ricki.
Karen B. September 7
It grows and grows, Laura. My goodness! I’m with Kristie: spill on the tip, ya tease ;-)
I know that grumbly cat look. I’ve scooped up my share of sleeping kitties and suffered the wrath thereto.
Brenda September 7
You are really making great progress on the ocean shawl! It is turning out really well. You must tell us the tip from Anne!
Poor kitty! The life of a pampered house cat is tough.
Julie September 7
I’m sure the kitty will forgive you for the wake-up. Though they are the cutest when they just wake up.
KarenJoSeattle September 8
I’m only 48% addicted — to blogging. But, I, too, immediately thought ‘where’s the tip?’
The shawl will be gorgeous. I need to look up the crochet hook beading method. I’m about to do my first beading project and I have no intention of stringing beads, either.
Sue September 9
Gorgeous shawl, and your cat is divine, too.
Thought of you while we were in Kauai, Laura. There was a lady sitting by the pool who was knitting!