Isn’t it true that often we can only see what we have gained after we are truly finished; for this project it’s water and drying–‘blocking’ for other endeavors may take a different form, but the principle applies. We understand best after we can stand back a little with time and perspective, and see that our efforts meant more than we could see at the time.

Can’t wait to see the ‘WOW!’ Make sure it’s an embiggener!

It sort of reminds me of child rearing. While you’re doing it there are those days that you wonder if you’re doing it correctly and how will this one turn out? And then in an instant they’re all grown up with families and lives of their own and you can sit back and marvel at how beautifully they turned out!

Blocking lace = knitting magic

It’s like magic, isn’t it? And I’m not even a skilled blocker…

Wow! That’s beautiful! … Oh, I have to wait for the photo.

waiting for the wow! (although I’m perfectly willing to accept your evaluation!!)

It’s wonderful how satisfying knitting can be in so many ways. First in the doing, then in the sheer enjoyment of seeing what one has created, and then in knowing it’s being put to good use. Congrats on the shawl.

I love what Jody had to say, as I feel that so strongly. And if this is one of your most lovely, then I can’t wait to see it!