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Tomorrow when I head to Squam, I'll have a new sample along for the ride.
That Nice Stitch . . . the multi-colored version. This cowl is almost finished. All it needs is a quick Kitchener followed by a bath and a little blocking. I've put together bundles with different color options. This little project is perfect for summertime knitting.
By the way if you're in the area, you should take a drive to Squam too. You won't be disappointed.
We've had our share of rainy days lately, and this week's color inspiration is a reflection of that.
Gray with green edging.
Sometimes life is all about managing interruptions. This has been one of those weeks where the to-do list from one day rolls into the next day. By Friday the list is unwieldy, and it's a constant reminder of all the things I didn't finish earlier in the week.
Here's one thing I did finish.
That Nice Stitch.
This was a quick little project. The pattern has plenty of options - wider, longer, shorter, any weight of yarn. It would make a nice gift when that time of year rolls around. Both my daughters were eyeing this yesterday, but I have other plans. This one is for me.
The yarn is Crystal, colorway Burnished Gold.
The combination of Merino, Yak and Silk has wonderful drape and is perfect for next-to-skin wear.
This year I missed our annual May Day celebration, so it was fun to spot a maypole at Coggeshall Farm last weekend.
This is what's left after the dance . . . my color inspiration for the week.
Around and around, over and under.
It's been a quiet knitting week. Sometimes it can be satisfying to work on only one project. I've been busy with various dyeing projects, so it's been good to keep the knitting simple.
I have some new ideas brewing, but until those projects come together I've been working on That Nice Stitch. My biggest decision? Deciding how long to make this cowl.
If you're in the area, don't forget the Rhode Island Wool and Fiber Festival is tomorrow. It's a fun day for the whole family.
This week's color inspiration is a combination of gray and blue set against a clean, crisp backdrop.
Not a cloud in the sky.
Every once in a while I find myself giving in to the pull of a new knitting project. I can have several projects in the works - everything from a sweater to socks - but without giving it a second thought, I put those projects aside and cast on something new.
The other day I had a few minutes to spare and decided to give Ravelry a glance. Just a few minutes . . . surely there was no harm in that. I bounced around to several projects and landed on the project page for That Nice Stitch. I loved the texture in this cowl and then I read the project notes. Susan Ashcroft had designed this cowl for her mother. How sweet.
I couldn't resist.
I went to my pile of random balls of yarn.
I made my selection, and I was off and running.
The thrill of a new project never gets old.
