My Newest Project

Now that I've finished my daughter's socks and Gatsby Girl (which is off to my finishing friend, Rene), I was anxious to cast on for my next project. I have four skeins of Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran in a fuschia colorway that I bought a couple of years ago, intending to make a scarf. Not so interested in making more scarves at the moment, I sought out an appropriate project on Ravelry. I found that several people had made the Retro Redux Shrug from Lace Style with this yarn. The many pictures of finished Retro Reduxes convinced me to try this project, which should also be a quick knit after the rather prolonged (4 months) Gatsby Girl.

I knit a couple of inches this morning and I think I'm going to like this project. Since it involves 4 needle size changes, I am happy to have my new KnitPicks Options Needle Set, which I am using for the first time and LOVING! If I have a skein left over, I will try a pair of Fetchings.
I'll keep you posted!

My Newest Project

Now that I've finished my daughter's socks and Gatsby Girl (which is off to my finishing friend, Rene), I was anxious to cast on for my next project. I have four skeins of Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran in a fuschia colorway that I bought a couple of years ago, intending to make a scarf. Not so interested in making more scarves at the moment, I sought out an appropriate project on Ravelry. I found that several people had made the Retro Redux Shrug from Lace Style with this yarn. The many pictures of finished Retro Reduxes convinced me to try this project, which should also be a quick knit after the rather prolonged (4 months) Gatsby Girl.

I knit a couple of inches this morning and I think I'm going to like this project. Since it involves 4 needle size changes, I am happy to have my new KnitPicks Options Needle Set, which I am using for the first time and LOVING! If I have a skein left over, I will try a pair of Fetchings.
I'll keep you posted!

I've Been Gifted: International Scarf Exchange

I returned from a lovely Thanksgiving holiday in San Francisco to find a wonderful treat--my GORGEOUS scarf from my International Scarf Exchange 5 pal, Erin, along with some awesome goodies.


The scarf is an adjusted version of Lady Eleanor, from Scarf Style. As I've always coveted this wrap, the scarf, in my favorite earthy tones of beautiful merino wool, is instantly a favorite. Along with it came a beautiful, vibrant ball of 100% silk (looks like sari silk?), some pretty little candles and cool magnets.

Thank you so much, Erin!

The long plane ride also gave me ample time to finish my daughter's socks, and I am in the very final stages of Gatsby Girl (perhaps I'll finish during Monday Night Football tonight?!) Pictures when they are complete...and then it's on to the next project!

I've Been Gifted: International Scarf Exchange

I returned from a lovely Thanksgiving holiday in San Francisco to find a wonderful treat--my GORGEOUS scarf from my International Scarf Exchange 5 pal, Erin, along with some awesome goodies.


The scarf is an adjusted version of Lady Eleanor, from Scarf Style. As I've always coveted this wrap, the scarf, in my favorite earthy tones of beautiful merino wool, is instantly a favorite. Along with it came a beautiful, vibrant ball of 100% silk (looks like sari silk?), some pretty little candles and cool magnets.

Thank you so much, Erin!

The long plane ride also gave me ample time to finish my daughter's socks, and I am in the very final stages of Gatsby Girl (perhaps I'll finish during Monday Night Football tonight?!) Pictures when they are complete...and then it's on to the next project!

Plugging Along

I know I haven't blogged in some time. That's partially due to the fact that life has been hectic, but probably moreso because I don't have much to report. I finished the first of my plain stockinette socks for my daughter with the sunny Sundara Petals Collection Bird of Paradise colorway.

I now think I have her plain stockinette size down to a standard 56 stitches, and now that I'm on sock #2, I don't need to measure her every few rows to see how the sock fits! The yarn is striping nicely even with the plain stockinette--no real pooling, and it is very silky and smooth. Next up: a second pair of socks for my son, in University of Michigan colors!

Gatsby Girl is also progressing--my two sleeves at once method is very successful, although each row definitely takes longer! I am almost done with the increases and then I'll see the light at the end of the tunnel. I've corresponded with the pattern writer, Jodi Green, on Ravelry, as I'm thinking about making another one of her designs, Mariah from Knitty. Jodi sent me some modifications that she's made, which evidently make the neck fit much better. So we'll see. Gotta love Ravelry's ability to bring people together and inform our wonderful knitting community.

Plugging Along

I know I haven't blogged in some time. That's partially due to the fact that life has been hectic, but probably moreso because I don't have much to report. I finished the first of my plain stockinette socks for my daughter with the sunny Sundara Petals Collection Bird of Paradise colorway.

I now think I have her plain stockinette size down to a standard 56 stitches, and now that I'm on sock #2, I don't need to measure her every few rows to see how the sock fits! The yarn is striping nicely even with the plain stockinette--no real pooling, and it is very silky and smooth. Next up: a second pair of socks for my son, in University of Michigan colors!

Gatsby Girl is also progressing--my two sleeves at once method is very successful, although each row definitely takes longer! I am almost done with the increases and then I'll see the light at the end of the tunnel. I've corresponded with the pattern writer, Jodi Green, on Ravelry, as I'm thinking about making another one of her designs, Mariah from Knitty. Jodi sent me some modifications that she's made, which evidently make the neck fit much better. So we'll see. Gotta love Ravelry's ability to bring people together and inform our wonderful knitting community.