My Very Own Swallowtail Today was a wonderful day. Kellen took me to the Heart of the Redwoods Quilt Show (he went to the batting cages) and it was really amazing! The quilts were inspiring, but I think anyone who says they don't have time to knit should talk to a quilter! Mostly, the show made me miss my Great Grandmother, who quilted. I wish I could have gotten to know her as a crafty adult, instead of just as a 4-year-old. On a happier note, we also took pictures of the Swallowtail!

Pattern: Swallowtail Shawl by Evelyn Clark. Interweave Knits, Fall '06. Yarn: Knit Picks Shimmer in Turquoise Splendor. Needles: Knit Picks Options, US 6. You already know how much I love this pattern, and this yarn, so really what more can I say? It was a dream to knit. I wasn't quite sure I could pull off wearing a shawl, being the cranky hipster that I am, but I think it's pretty beautiful and definitely worth showing off!

I almost didn't want to cast off because I loved knitting it so much! I don't know if I'll make another Swallowtail anytime soon, but this definitely has a place in my "Favorite Patterns" collection!

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