New beads June 8, 2009
It’s official. I’m delighted that I ripped out all that knitting and all those beads last week and started over with different beads. Though for a lot of things I do like matching the color of the beads to the yarn so that the beads just add a little sparkle, a little texture, it turns out that for this one I want the beads to stand out, show up, have a larger role in the look of the finished shawl.
I didn’t really like the black beads on this yarn. Somehow they were too flat. I dug out some different ones I have had in the stash, and they work much better. These new beads are a dark bronze color, and have a slightly metallic glint to go along with their general bead-y shininess. Love.
  
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I got a fair amount of knitting done on Thursday night and Saturday, as Dave was off playing Halo with friends both nights. On Thursday a guy from Bungie was even there. He brought along a preview of Halo ODST that everyone got to play. Dave even got a cool Halo ODST t-shirt. Because of this, I’m farther along now than I was when I ripped out those 15,000 stitches on Thursday.
I’ve more than halfway decided to provide multiple sizes for this shawl, so that people can easily knit it to suit their personal needs, desires. I’m currently thinking that this will be the largest size, and there will be two smaller sizes. We’ll see what happens when I start charting out the changes.
Dave and I are starting to get excited about going to the TNNA convention in Columbus later this week. I have to help Dave with his homework for the class he’s taking, though. For some reason, that just tickles my funny bone.
Dixie June 8
The change of beads was worth it — I really like the way it’s looking.
Danielle from SW MO June 10
I agree with the new Bead choice, they definitely make the difference :-)
What class(s) is Dave taking at TNNA? I’ve been working with Brian again teaching him how to knit and cant wait to be able to enroll both of us into classes at TNNA, or Stitches etc!!!
Jenna June 13
Oh my goodness! I can’t believe how long it’s been since I’ve been on your blog. You’ve designed so many gorgeous patterns lately. You’re really on a roll! I love the new beads that you chose. They show up the diamond pattern perfectly and have that lovely shimmer to them. Great choice. I hope you’re having fun in Columbus!