Dustland Shawl

Today I'm highlighting a finished project.

Dustland Shawl (Ravelry link).

This design features knit and purl combinations.  The whole thing is finished with an I-cord bind off.

This is a soothing, relaxing project, and the crescent shape is easy to wear.  This shawl was a gift and has gone off to a new home, but I'm seriously considering making another one.

The pattern calls for DK weight yarn.  I tested a new base for this project, and the colorway is Mountain Mist.

This week's color inspiration . . .

Fresh pink and green.

In the Pipeline

I'm a bit out of sorts this week after the holiday on Monday.  This morning I got back on track by making lists.  Now I feel organized, and my days make sense again.

Part of my list-making involved looking at colors for inventory purposes.  Before I knew it, I was pulling several options for a new project.

I settled on this combo for the moment, but I reserve the right to change my mind.  The other choices are still on the table . . . just in case.

On the Calendar

Monday is a holiday, and it definitely feels like everyone is ready for a long weekend.  I'm right there with                 them - especially if it includes a little extra knitting time.

Before I settle in, here's a quick reminder that Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber is right around the corner.

We'll be at the North Haven Fairgrounds on April 27, 9:00 - 4:00.  The booth assignments have just been posted, and we'll be in Barn 3.  For more information including a complete list of vendors, hop over to the website.

This week's color inspiration is the perfect pick-me-up on another grey, rainy day.

Delicate yellow.

Hooked

I love a project with stripes.  Add interesting construction and I'm hooked.

This is Stripeometry Shawl (Ravelry link).

I might be a bit obsessed with the clever sections of stripes going this way and that.  I can't wait to finish this section so I can see what's coming next.  More stripes!

Weekly Routine

I'm back to my weekly routine after taking a few days off to catch up on life and make a quick trip to Maine.  On Saturday we had a fun fiber event at the Union Bluff Hotel.  Many places in the area were still without power after the storm last week, and we felt very fortunate to be up and running.

Thanks to everyone who came out!  It was a busy day.

I have some new projects in the works, and this color combo is at the top of my list.

Thinking of spring . . .

The Long Bind Off

Sometimes getting a finished project off the needles can be time consuming.

The long bind off is underway.  Yesterday I started this     I-cord bind off with just shy of 500 stitches.  I had to pace myself.  I took a break at the halfway point because I couldn't devote the whole day to this project.

I plan to finish today, but I might be a bit distracted. There's a new project on my radar, and I need to pick colors.

It's been a grey, dismal week here, and I craved something cheerful for this week's color inspiration.

Brights.

Fiber Frolic Workshops

No progress photos today.  I'm still working on my Dustland Shawl (Ravelry link), and the rows are still getting longer and longer.  I am making forward progress, but I don't think a photo would do it justice.

For today, I would like to point out that workshops have been posted for Maine Fiber Frolic in June.

Spinning, knitting, rug hooking, needle felting, Tunisian crochet, weaving and more.  There's something for everyone.  Space is limited so sign up now.