Pi in progress

This is the progress so far on the pi shawl started a while ago. I now have 576 sts on the needle. I started it and then put it aside for a while but, having been ill this last week, I've taken it up again. However I take the picture the wool looks drab - in fact it's a really deep forest green tweed. What I love about the pi is that it transforms itself from a ratty looking bag ( see above ) into a lovely lacy circle. I have plenty of wool to add an extra pattern repeat to make it a decent size.

Knitting group last night where the regulars were enjoying themselves. Strangely enough, not much talk about knitting but more about our various accidents, illnesses and pets. I was glad to be back. We also had random phone chats with Tracey on the Isle of Wight.

Happy to have a message from Rabbit Su on the blog. She is still plucking up courage to start a lacy project - I say "Have a go". If you can count you can do it. Su is a fab crocheter which is not my forte at all. The only time I do a little is as an edge or in freeform work - I just don't really get it in terms of following a pattern. Give me a knitting pattern and I'm there.

I don't think any of us realise what skills we have and that's what's good about sharing in a group. We should all have confidence in our ability to make beautiful things.