The Swing of Things by Kendra Yerian

The Swing of Things

Knitting
July 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
US 6 - 4.0 mm
900 - 1000 yards (823 - 914 m)
English
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Oh, when she glows in the dark and I’m weak by the sight
Of this breathtaking beauty in which I can hide
Oh, there’s a worldful out there of people I fear
But given time I’ll get into The swing of things

Yes, when she glows in the dark and I’m struck by the sight
I know that I’ll need this for the rest of my life.

Oh, I know that I’ll need this
For the rest of my life
YOu know that I need
YOu know that I need

What have I done? What lies I have told?
I’ve played games with the ones that rescued my soul
Oh, have I come to the point where I’m losing the grip
Or is it still time to get into the swing of things?
a-ha

This shawl is a Netflix and knit kind of project with an easy-to-memorize repeat and is constructed asymmetrically, which allows the knitter to blissfully knit until it’s time to bind off. The squishy garter body allows (for knitting during great action scenes) a meditative zen while the lace and ruffle sections (keep one awake) add a little bit of interest.

Materials:
2 skeins fingering weight yarn 100g/463 yds each. I used Keenan Hand Dyed Yarn
Size 6 needles, I prefer 32” or 40” circular needles
Stitch markers

Gauge: not important.

Techniques/Skills Used: Knit, increasing/decreasing, yarn overs