There’s been a lot of beginnings here at fridica house lately… Beginning life in a new country, beginning a new job, beginning learning a language… I could name a few more. So I think it’s only appropriate that I have a completely new and exciting knitterly beginning to show you as well!
The beginning of a shawl! It’s teeny and frail faced with this big world, a bit intimidating at times but challenging in a good way. To be honest I’m still not sure I’m going to keep going with it, but it’s looking more optimistic by the minute. :)
There’s also been a wholuvalotof crap photos and poorly written posts at fridica house lately. Sorry for that, all the new beginnings, as exciting as they are, can also be a bit exhausting. I’m working on locating my balance. ;)
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Aww, shawls are awesome! I did an Ishbel and it was so satisfying to see it grow! Ooh, and I mean to ask you how you found accommodatiom in Brussels? I am having such trouble finding somewhere to stay! x
Most people I know found places through http://www.appartager.be/ (you create a profile for free, which allows you to look at all ads, but if you want the contact numbers you have to pay a fee, paying for one or two weeks should be enough). Just don’t send anyone money before you actually see the place, there are lots of hoaxes in a city like this!
I got lucky and found my place through an email a friend forwarded me…
I really like the colour of the shawl. I hope you stick with it. It is looking good so far.
I love new beginnings too, those are such a good times.
Your posts are always wonderful! As for that little gem of a beginning, it looks promising.
Thank you :) It’s so nice to get encouragement :)
I think shawls are very satisfying and agree with Smurfpop that Ishbel is a great shawl to knit esp. for a first attempt. Yours looks good – so are your posts. Don’t feel obliged to post – it shouldn’t be a chore.
I was thinking of Ishbel too, but I saw some versions done in this exact yarn and wasn’t too crazy about them. I went with an even simpler pattern in the end :)
New beginnings can be very stressful, exciting but stressful! Particularly when you live somewhere in a different language and are trying to learn it. Having to concentrate so much is rather exhausting! Good thing you’ve got knitting to relax with. The yarn of the shawl looks gorgeous and I’m curious to see what it looks like a bit bigger. I hope you’ll continue.
First of all you are far too critical of your posts. I’ve enjoyed them all.
I’m excited to see what shawl you’ve chosen. My first fingering-weight shawl was Traveling Woman, and I love, love, love the shawl.
You seem to be doing remarkably well Ivana, considering all you have to deal with – the excitement and uncertainties of your brand new life. Baci.
The beginnings are always the sweetest. Looks like it will become some wonderful loveliness.
Hope your new shawl will turn out as you hope! I really like the color! Hurray to new beginnings ;-)
Wishing you all the very best with your new beginnings! :))) Sending a lot of positive energy your way!
Good luck for your “beginnings”! I’m living almost the same thing at the moment!
Thanks! I hope you’re doing ok! It’s good to see you posting again :)
Hurrah for new beginnings! I wish you the best of luck with everything. I’m sure that, you being you, it’ll all turn out splendidly :D