It's Wednesday and I haven't reported in on last weekend! Need to hurry up and do so before another weekend hits. Boy!, they roll around quickly! Thank goodness!
I skipped yoga last Saturday and ran a zillion errands. When I got to knitting, Sara was showing off again!
Sara is one of the most prolific knitters I know. She doesn't just crank out easy projects - no sirree!
Here she is modeling her Central Park Hoodie. It was GORGEOUS! Sara used yarn from Briar Rose Fibers and it feels wonderful and has great stitch definition on those cables.
Next, she donned her Autumn Arbor Stole designed by Anne Hanson of Knitspot fame. Here is a close-up of the stole. The picture doesn't do the yarn justice. I'm not sure what yarn she used. I think it might have been Blue Heron's rayon / metallic. It was just beautiful!
I began another project --- I already discussed my unfaithful ways so you shouldn't be surprised! This is a gift for a friend and I'm almost finished. The pattern is One Row Scarf by the Yarn Harlot. Love this pattern. It's a 4-stitch repeat plus 2 stitches. You do the same pattern on every row. It makes a great reversible scarf. I'm using Plymouth's Mushishi - 95% wool, 5% silk. I like this yarn and am hoping I have enough left over for a pair of fingerless mitts.
I've also started a pair of Fetching fingerless mitts out of Cascade Superwash. I have the cuff of one done and will take a picture of them as soon as I make a little more progress.
The Tuscany Shawl and the Lace Coverlet baby blanket have been side-lined for a bit until the scarf and mitts are done. Maybe until after a felted purse and some coasters are also off the needles. We'll see. How in the world did the holiday season get here SO FAST??????!!
This week has been hectic. A co-worker had a death in her family so we're all covering our own appointments and hers, too. In my travels, I've managed to stop in at Lambikins in Hamilton, OH and Main Street Yarns in Mason, OH. It's nice during the day just to run into a local knitting shop and take a breather - even for a few minutes. Today, I left home for a 38 minute trip to an early morning appointment. The 38 minutes turned into 2 hours and 20 minutes!!! Due to a 4:00 AM wreck, Interstate 71 South was closed. It was AWFUL!!! I REALLY needed a yarn store break today but there was no time. Sigh.
Lots going on in the area this weekend! There's Christmas in Historic Springboro, Merry Makers Folkart & Fine Craft Show, and, of course, Saturday knitting! PLUS, I need to get ready for Thanksgiving! This is the time of year when an already full and fast life gets even more so.
So, hang on to your knitting needles! The holiday season is upon us!
Wow - that was quite a journey! Hope the rest of your journeys weren't as arduous. Those knits are so lovely.
Posted by: mrspao | November 24, 2010 at 08:00 PM
Unfaithful? I don't think so. No one ever said knitters are monogamous to their projects. Love that CPH. It looks beautiful and warm and snuggly.
Posted by: Laurie (Moo!) | November 21, 2010 at 05:22 PM
Oh what beautiful knitting. Everytime I read your blog I think how exhausted you must be, you are always doing so much and seeing so much!
I have to live vicarously through your adventures!
Posted by: Rebekah | November 18, 2010 at 11:40 AM
Geeze Robin....teehee. It's not unfaithful if you are knitting for someone else. Or you need a scarf or something!!
That traffic was insane today. I couldn't even get out of my driveway until after 11:00 this morning. Glad I didn't have to be anywhere.
Posted by: Rusty M. | November 17, 2010 at 09:18 PM