Shaping

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.