done...

the avonlea shawl from lit knits is finished and ready for the post...

not my best work, but definitely a lovely pattern

by a talented young designer...

 let's hope that it brings some warmth and comfort 

to a grieving friend...

the book, by the way

is available at the

mendocino yarn shop

almost done...

it has taken longer than anticipated...

...not because it is difficult, mind you.  

the pattern is well-written and easy-to-follow...

no, it's me...

too much on my plate and too unfocused for even the simplest lace...

...however, after two weeks, the avonlea shawl is almost done!  just need to bind off, and then I will get to blocking...