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This has been one of those weeks that I thought would never end. Usually when there are extra things on my schedule, the time flies. Not so this week. By the time Wednesday rolled around I felt like I was on a vicious merry-o-round where time was suspended, and I was trapped doing the same thing over and over. Today I jumped off that merry-go-round, and it's finally Friday.
I'm wrapping up the week with a pair of finished socks.
The pattern is Jeck, a simple ribbed pattern enhanced with a slip stitch.
The yarn is Dirty Water DyeWorks Lucia, colorway Berry Patch.
When I started these socks, I purposely selected a color that was out of my comfort zone. This colorway has shades of pink with flecks of purple. While Berry Patch is a color I would not normally wear, I must admit it has grown on me. It will be fun to have a splash of pink on my feet.
My current lace project, Octavia, continues to grow.
This yarn is Dirty Water DyeWorks Julia, colorway Lilac. This is another color that I wouldn't normally choose, but I'm forcing myself to expand my horizons. While it doesn't look like much yet, there are tiny violets emerging as I work my way up to over 230 stitches.
This Sunday I will be vending at the marketplace for The Great Rhody Yarn Crawl. There is so much energy and excitement surrounding this event. It's bound to be a lot of fun. If you're in the area, check out the list of participants and activities.
This week I noticed tiny bursts of color in the outside world. The first colors of spring are so striking against the earth tones of winter. These tiny, little blooms are my color inspiration for the week.
Shades of purplish blue.
The other day I finished Tower Mill Shawl. It's been a crazy busy week with not many opportunities to take photos, so the shawl spent a day with me running errands.
I managed to squeeze in a couple of photos between stops.
This shawl is a cozy, versatile wrap. It's perfect to wear out. Or stay in and snuggle up with a good book.
The yarn is Dirty Water DyeWorks Marie, colorway Pea Pod. Marie has a bit of cashmere which makes for a smooth, soft knit. I can't seem to get enough of this yarn and will have to plan another project with it.
Here's a peek at my latest sock.
I was planning to make a simple ribbed sock, but then I stumbled across Jeck. Jeck uses a modified rib - a little something to keep it interesting.
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This week I was outside looking for colorful signs of spring. All I found were the remnants of winter. I know that the crocuses have popped, but I have yet to see one. My color inspiration for this week is tightly wrapped and hidden.
Buds waiting to burst.
