maundy thursday or the washing of the feet

Just so that you know, straight up, there was no washing of the feet going on around here today.  In the old days, when I was married to an Episcopal priest, there was much Last Supper feasting and foot washing to add to the litany of Holy Week events.  In those days, this was a week spent entirely in and about the church.  I do miss the high holy days.  And I sometimes miss my ex-husband too.  But that's a post for another day.

I DID do some washing- and please, please do not chalk this post up to irreverence or arrogance.  I am a person of faith- Holy Week is SIGNIFICANT.  I just want to keep this light - and fiber-y.
So here's today's washing-

My sister's shawl - the beautiful Hand Maiden Seasilk.

She's gorgeous and I can hardly wait to give her away.  The Damson shawl was moved and will be ready for gifting this weekend as well - I am so thrilled with the way it turned out - that little edge - just enough.

My knitting has given me much satisfaction these last few weeks.  So, I was really pumped up to receive my latest WEBS order - Cricket, by Classic Elite yarns.

Touted as a perfect summer knit - a combo of linen and cotton - a lovely seaside shade -

But there is a HUGE problem for me with this pattern.  It makes no sense.  There is no natural flow.  It's awkward and fiddle-y and NO FUN!  Knitting must be enjoyable - if not - OFF WITH ITS HEAD - OFF OF THE NEEDLES!  Seriously.  Life is short - knitting should be enormously satisfying.  I don't think that this is too much to ask.


My Blue Moon sock is growing, ever so slowly, but pretty, pretty - it takes the sting out of the unfortunate Faith pattern.  (I would be very interested in hearing from anyone who has made the Faith shawl and enjoyed it!) 

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