Another Girasole

I am in love with this shawl, made with one strand of a single ply merino yarn, Malabrigo Lace. At first I was unsure of the yarn choice. In fact, it started as a swatch, and then I couldn't stop! The result is a feather-weight, exquisite feeling shawl. I wear it both folded in half and completely open. It will look just as great with jeans and a white top as over a dress.

Also, this was my first lace project knitting continental style. I'm glad to report that it was a breeze, and probably the reason that this shawl only took three weeks to complete, start to finish! I started knitting continental style about a year ago, but had only used it to knit garter stitch and stockinette projects in the round.... until now! My lace stitches aren't perfect yet, some of the yarn overs differ in size for example. But now I have the confidence to keep practicing...practice makes perfect!

Revisiting this pattern was a lot of fun, and may have been another reason why this second one flew off the needles. Working a big lace project is like reading a long epic novel. The anticipation of what comes next keeps me going, and I can't put it down. Watching the lace evolve and take shape through my fingers is like the weaving of a story. And then the piece has its own story that stays with me long after its completed.

Thanks for reading about my journey! I love this shawl!

Springtime Lace

This was supposed to just be a "swatch" 4 days ago, a test of Malabrigo Lace, the soft merino single-ply in the pearl colorway. As you can see, I couldn't stop myself... It's going to be so lovely.

Tunic still in progress: ripped back the bottom portion twice.

Happy sweater knitting!

Did you know yesterday was a holiday? February 9 celebrates sweater knitting every year... I celebrated hard.

Here is my progress, though it is likely to increase throughout the course of this beautiful Sunday. The sun is shining, whales are breaching, husky is napping.... I'm knitting.

Happy Sunday.

Progress.

Progress is being made!  I should have this one done by the end of the week.  Working on the sleeves now, then I will decide on length. 

Oh mittens!

I'm loving these today! My take on EZ's mitered mittens with an after-thought thumb. I used Bodega Pastures, a lovely thick worsted local yarn.
Hope you are staying warm too...

First sweater of the year

I'm making this up as I go!  I got gauge, and started knitting with some beautiful grey Cascade Rustic that I found on sale.  I love this yarn because its a singles of wool blended with 25% linen.  The drape is going to be fantastic.  I hope I have enough yarn to make this a tunic.  As you can sort of see I did a provisional cast on before working up to the armholes, raglan yoke, and neck.  With that done, I can now work the body and sleeves to the length I want or until I run out of yarn...whichever comes first.
Happy New Year Everyone!   

Another Poncho.

This was a simple poncho to knit and construct.  It is basically a rectangle knit in broken rib, with a simple seam to create this nice wrap.  I'm not crazy about the yarn choice (stashed Cascade superwash that I had bought on sale), therefore I should probably make another one in something a bit yummier.  I have some merino fiber that I'm dreaming of spinning into something really soft.... we shall see!