I'm wrapping up the week on a positive note with another finished project.
Honey Bunches. I've wanted this project to be finished for a while now. Not that I didn't enjoy knitting it, but I wanted to wear it. And I didn't waste any time. I wore it last night and enjoyed every minute of it.
This shawl was fun to knit - garter stitch broken up with lace sections. Just the right mix - not completely mindless, not so involved that I couldn't talk and knit at the same time. The crescent shape makes for easy wearing and stays in place without too much fuss.
This project was the Yarn Knot installment for August. The yarn is a 4-ply Superwash Merino . . . soft, squishy and bouncy. This is a base that I've wanted to experiment with, and Yarn Knot is a good testing ground. The colorway is a YK exclusive for the time being, but it might make another appearance down the road. I look at this piece of yard art regularly, and I'm still not sure what I think of it. A reptile of this size seems oddly out of place in New England, but I must say the color has grown on me - a mix of brown and orange. My color inspiration for this week . . .
Right now the projects at the top of my list are secret, and I'm coming up on deadline. Secret knitting, secret dyeing. Those projects are off-limits for pictures, but I can show you this.
Honey Bunches. It's winter, and I'm craving a fresh splash of color in my wardrobe. This shawl is just the ticket. I'm working on the last lace section . . . it won't be long now. This coming weekend is Knitting Weekend at Slater Mill. The weekend includes a market and classes with Thea Colman, Bristol Ivy, Ellen Mason, Gudrun Johnston, Amy Christoffers and Adrienne Martini. It looks like there are still some openings. If you're in the area, you might want to check it out. And now it's time for me to get back to work. Shhhh . . .
Yesterday we had a lovely holiday, and this morning I was easing into my Friday. I was contemplating a relaxing day - just the right mix of work and knitting time - when I was jolted back to reality by the roar and grind of the garbage truck one street over. I hadn't had any coffee yet but was just enough awake to put two and two together. Our barrels hadn't been put out. I made a mad dash for my coat and boots and raced outside. I made pretty good time sliding up and down the snowy driveway, but I did have to ask the driver to wait while I brought out the last barrel. He was a good sport about it all. So much for easing into the day. As for that knitting time, I think I'll start with this.
Honey Bunches. I picked this up after a brief hiatus, and things are starting to take shape. I'll work on this while I ponder new projects on the horizon. I found this week's color inspiration in the setting sun.
Final shades of fall. I need more coffee. I almost forgot to mention I'm celebrating Small Business Saturday with 15% off all orders placed between Saturday and Monday. See website for details.
