I have to share my story of meeting a new knitter today. I was at the weekly summer band concert in the park in my town and noticed a man knitting from about 25 feet away. He had been there the entire time, about 45 minutes, and I hadn’t noticed him until then. He was with his wife, sitting in lawn chairs, and just happily knitting away. It was on circulars, and it was blue. I couldn’t tell if it was in the round or back and forth and the curiosity was killing me.
I finally stood up and decided to just get a closer look. I walked toward him and stopped to watch. I couldn’t take it. I HAD to know his story and find out what he was knitting. I found myself walking toward his lawn chair and I didn’t really remember deciding to do that. What was I going to say? Thankfully, knitters are always nice people, at least in my experiences. I told him I noticed him knitting and was curious what he was working on. Of course, he was nice and we had a lovely chat. He was knitting a blue baby sweater front for his grandson. We discussed the knitting group I go to, which he was aware of, and he is considering attending. Turns out he’s only been knitting a year and he’s already knit several sweaters, one of which was the Baby Surprise Jacket. I was so impressed!!
Just goes to show, you never know when you’ll encounter another knitter.

And now, show and tell:

The yarn, Tye Dye Sock yarn, is wonderful yarn and really fun colors. I bought one skein, so this will not be a large shawl, which is fine for summer anyway.

I found this pattern online, the Kevat Shawl, I think it’s Finnish, but it is also a Ravelry free download. The lace pattern (which is lost in my yarn, not wise on my part) is really lovely, and easy to knit.
I’m hoping to get it done in time to wear this summer!