Blocking Party

I finally worked up the ambition to tackle some blocking to combat my problems with finishing projects and now I have a lovely scarf to show for it.

Heart to Heart Beaded Scarf

Pattern:  Heart to Heart Beaded Scarf by Sivia Harding
Yarn: Mama Llama Cashmere 2ply - The Blues
Needles: US 3 - 3.25 mm
Completed:  May 8, 2010

Yes, it took me almost 3 months to get around to blocking it.  But to be fair, this was my first lace project and the thought of pinning out all of those little points individually made it seem a little overwhelming.  Since it's just a simple curved scarf and I wasn't too picky about making sure the points were all perfect, though, it didn't take as much time as I would have thought.

And I avoided soaking this one. It didn't seem right to subject the delicate cashmere and beads to a pool of water, so I just misted it with a spray bottle to wet it for pinning.  All in all, I'm really pleased with how my first beaded lace project turned out and it's deliciously delicate and soft.  I have no idea how or when I'll wear it, but it's beautiful.

The blocking party included other guests, too - a certain Bittersweet Cowl and pieces for the Brea bag - but the blocking isn't quite the last step for them.  Still, I'm getting some projects that have been nearly finished for a long time closer to crossing the finish line.