I really wanted to try making a crescent shaped shawl and I wanted to use this beautiful Kauni. Also wanted to try some of the Jamieson’s my LYS is carrying. Just played with this and I’m very happy with the result.

Today we went out for a drive and I took the shawl along for some picture opportunities. One of the stops we made was the Mickey Hill Pocket Wilderness just outside Annapolis Royal; a stunning little paradise for a picnic or a swim.

The shawl’s name refers to Millie Evans, the woman that designed the park, and who I was thinking about as I finished weaving in the ends. I was lucky enough to have known her and my last conversation with her is one of my favorite memories. I was in the full throws of a hypocondriac meltdown and Millie was calm, concerned and delightfully funny. Sadly Millie is gone but this park is a wonderful legacy and a great place to remember her.

The picture of the scrap ends was a present for the birds; seemed like the perfect thing to do - leave a present.