I believe in knitting karma

Picovoli has been laid to rest. I have thought about it long and hard, and I think that the reason why I had to start it again...and again...and again, is because it was not meant to be. I just didn't realize that at first. I am not supposed to conquer that pattern. Why? Well, maybe because it just so happens that the yarn (KnitPicks Shine) also looks like it could be used for Honeymoon Cami, which I have been drooling over for months. There are some things I would need to overcome there too, but it's doable...definitely! I was clearly meant to make Honeymoon Cami instead of Picovoli. So tomorrow at Knit Knite I will pick up the needles I need for that project...I have been thinking about some Lantern Moon needles, those would be so delicious to knit with.

I have decided that I am going to try to stop working as much as I have been lately. It is really taking a toll on me, my moods and how I feel, and on my house and my husband. My house looks like a train wreck, and I have hardly seen John in the last two weeks. I need to be home to mellow out and relax...and knit! And watch all of my shows that I haven't watched in forever. It is killing me that I have three hours of Grey's Anatomy to watch! GAH! So I decided today that I am done with that and that I am going to start better prioritizing things in my life...less working, more exercising, more knitting, more vegging out with a cup of tea, more time with girlfriends, more time on meaningful things that I find fulfilling.

Speaking of fulfilling, I really want to try knitting a lace shawl. In fact, I have been obsessing about it. And then, what do I come across? Articles about lace knitting in the KnitPicks mailing I got, and a pattern for a gorgeous lace shawl in the latest Interweave Knits. It is clearly meant to be. I have three weddings this summer and I think that would be perfect with a little summer dress. I don't have much experience with it, but I'm hoping that the ladies tomorrow night can help steer me in the right direction. I'm pretty down with yarnovers from my poncho, so it should be pretty good.