Noro Laceweight

Noro makes a laceweight yarn. Who knew? I didn't. Last week I was in the yarn store, buying something for a swap, and trying mightily not to enchance my stash. Then I saw it--Noro Sekku. Since I love to knit with Noro in order to watch the color changes, I couldn't resist. Besides, Heather told me the stuff had come in just about half an hour ago. I would be amongst the first in Houston to own it. But I told her I probably wouldn't be amongst the first to knit with it.

I left the store, did some more errands, went out for pizza...I guess the whole time I was thinking of what to make with the yarn. I don't like lacy things made out of variegated yarn--I think the pattern and colors compete with each other. Then I remembered: the Citron shawl from Knitty. When I got home I cast on. This is my progress as of early Sunday afternoon.
Look at the upcoming colors! The outside of the skein was predominantly blue and turquoise and I could see the brown peeking through. There's a lot of bright colors in there too. I can't wait to see how #8 makes up into the shawl.