Augustine Shawlette

Poor Queensland! Not yet recovered from the massive January floods that affected 75% of the state and last night they were again dealt a blow with Cyclone Yasi. This was a Category 5 severe tropical cyclone which is extremely dangerous with widespread destruction. A Category 5 cyclone's strongest winds are so destructive with typical gusts over open flat land of more than 280 km/h. These winds correspond to the highest category on the Beaufort scale, Beaufort 12 (Hurricane).

Despite large areas being completely flattened it seems no lives were lost which is remarkable. I think this is because more than 30,000 people where evacuated from the areas at most risk. The Aussie resilience is really being stretched to the limits up North.

Down South we have been sweltering in high temperatures around 40C but today the cool change has hit and it is a pleasant 25C with slight drizzle. Just the right weather to stay indoors and knit. So, what's on the needles? The Augustine Shawlette by Vladis Vrang is half way done. I am just deciding at which point to stop increasing and start the decreases for the last half. It is knitted in Noro Kureyon Sock yarn in colour S279. It is possible that I have used too large a needle for this yarn but I like the texture and effect and I would rather the Noro yarn knitted loosely so the knitted fabric is not too hard and stiff. The larger needles do add to the uneven texture when coupled with the variations in the yarn itself. Well here's the photos - I'll let you decide!

   
Cheers,
Lynda