Shaping
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I finished the knitting I had laid aside when Madeleine was so sick. First is the Laver shawl , which wound up smaller than desired: This was one of those times that the amount of sock yarn in the skein looked like much, much more than it was. Still, it's a nice little bandana size. The other finish was the Balsam cowl , which is currently on the blocking board (also known as the ironing board.) I have no idea in the world whether or how it's going to fit. If there's a photo here soon, you'll know I was pleased.