OK, how about this?
Yes. On Sunday evening, I finished the actual knitting of the Peacock shawl, over a week early. Last night, I cast off most (at least three quarters!) of the edge using a fiddly and time-consuming crochet method. (Actually, the method itself is simple and elegant. A larger problem, for me, is the awkwardness of handling a crochet hook and 'live' knitting at the same time. It feels very awkward!)
Tonight, I should finish the cast off. Then, it's just the blocking to go!
Also tonight: the results of last Saturday's Giveaway - comment here to enter!
Woohoo! (And you were so worried...)
I haven't tried a crocheted bind-off yet, though some of the shawls I have in progress call for one. Eventually.
(Ironically, though, several 'normal' bind-offs are actually the same as crochet stitches, with needles instead of a hook. So I guess I can't really say I haven't done one after all.)
Posted by: gayle | November 23, 2010 at 02:44 PM
It gets much easier with practice. Well done!
Posted by: Linda | November 23, 2010 at 05:52 PM
Wow! Good for you!!!! I can't wait to see the pictures of it blocked.
Posted by: Toni | November 25, 2010 at 03:02 PM
Fantastic news! Just in time for the party season as well :)
Posted by: Tempewytch | November 27, 2010 at 02:34 PM