I finished the first row of the “petals” on the Lotus Blossom. Two more rows to go. I hope the “points” will get rounded and look more petal-like during blocking. Crossing my fingers. I also put in a lifeline for the first time on this shawl. I am comfortable with correcting mistakes. Believe me, I had a lot of practice. But I am really afraid that the stitches would fly off the needles and I wouldn’t know how to put them back on.
I also started knitting the sampler from “The Sweater Workshop”. I am actually further along on the project than what you see in the picture. I was feeling sick yesterday and just sat on the couch and knitted most of the day.
Jacqueline Fee is very detailed with her instructions. I know some of the stuff already, but she really makes it so clear that I think I understand it on a different level. It’s not just do this, do that. She makes you understand the “why”. I really appreciate that. Certain things are also done differently, making it very interesting.
Aaaaaahhhhhhh, petals are very pretty.
Hope you’re feeling alright now, better.
Very cool about those instructions, on teaching the ‘why’.
Jason wrote: Thanks Marianne. I am feeling much better now. About “The Sweater Workshop”, sometimes she can go on and on too.
She’s also very opinionated. 
I love the petals and can’t wait to see the shawl with the next two rows of petals. What comes after the petals?:)
Jason wrote: Just bobbles after the petals. Are you ordering your pattern, yet?
In Canada, you can order from needleartsbookshop.com. Hey, I should get a commission for this. 
Dear jason,
Your lace shawl is coming along very nicely! Very pretty petals and I’m sure they will block out pointy once you are done. Your persistance in spite of feeling ill is impressive but don’t make yourself sicker by doing too much. As for the sweater sampler, it’s always wonderful to find someone who writes in a way that the information “clicks” in your head so you can understand your craft more intimately. So much more satisfying I agree. Keep up the great work. Your mother will love that shawl.
Jason wrote: Jane, this can make a nice Chinese New Year gift! Color is perfect for the occasion. I wonder if I have enough time to finish it.
Hmm . . . if more knitting writers answered the “why” perhaps I would like to read patterns more. I should check her out.
Hope you are feeling better!! Nice work!
Jason wrote: Thanks Matthew. That books should go well with “rebel knitters”. It’s based on Elizabeth Zimmerman’s Percentage System. You are given the principles so you can do whatever you want with them.
Petals looking good, Jason. Is this your first sweater?
Jason wrote: Hey Kerry! Sorry for not communicating for so long. Good to hear from you.
This is my first adult size sweater that requires paying attention to fitting. I did a baby sweater in a class once. Just following instructions from start to finish. So that really didn’t count.
love your lotus blossom…it’s beautiful!
Jason wrote: Thank you Ollie!