Ziggity

Just off the needles and freshly blocked.

Ziggity.

This was a quick knit.

Not in the sense of short and sweet, but in the sense of so entertaining and interesting that I didn't want to put it down.  My to-do list suffered while I worked on this project.

When all was said and done, I was left with this.

Usually I try to minimize the number of ends, but the large bands of color left no other option.  Weaving in these ends didn't take that long. To tackle the job I sat down with a cup of coffee.  Both the ends and the coffee were finished at the same time.

Garter ridges for texture.  Lace panels for contrast.

The yarn is Paula, colorways IPA and Celeste.  There were several color combinations that struck my fancy.  This pattern might be worth repeating.

Thanks to everyone who entered the contest.  Reading the comments is like taking a peek into everyone's knitting bag.  The winner this time around is susanF.  Stay tuned.  There will be another giveaway later this month.

Ice Time

I've been bouncing back and forth between a couple knitting projects. For the moment only two are holding my attention.  We won't talk about the skein that's waiting patiently by the winder, destined to be a new pair of socks.

A few days ago I started a new shawl.  Something with a bit of lace. Nothing too involved.  A little back and forth between a couple colors. Perfect, I thought.  And it was until I delved into the lace section while watching Olympic hockey.  I should have known better.  All that action on the ice threw my stitch count off.  I had no choice but to work my way back and sort it all out - which I did after the game.

Back on track and ready to start another section.  I plan to keep it that way.  No more ice time for this project.  In case you're wondering, it's Ziggity.

I was shoveling snow the other day, and my neighbor commented that he was done with winter.  I reminded him that it's only February.  My color inspiration this time around . . . 

Savoring the season.