Rather Lazy

So I have been rather lazy this month of June. I have even let my house get out of hand. The bad thing is that only I can clean it. I haven't sewn much but I did pick up knitting again. I am making myself a cowl neck for the winter and a shawl. For the shawl: I am using size 35 needles and my knitting keeps falling off so I have to start over again. I am trying to perfect it so it doesn't fall off. Any suggestions???