As such, I haven't felt much like knitting. I've got a few customs going that I'm forcing myself to work on, but I've largely been leaving the knitting needles behind when I talk the kids outside, content to poke around the garden a bit instead. It's just been too hot to sit with a pile of wool in your lap.
Of course, if it was the right wool, things might be different. A package arrived the other day and my knitting slump disappeared. Oh my.
MadelineTosh DK in Mica, a lovely yarn in a lovely color. The way color takes to this fiber is like pure magic. The silver almost glistens. The soft blue so slight, such a tiny hint. And the way it looks on the skein is nothing like how it knits up. If you have never tried this yarn, order some. And maybe send a few skeins my way, if you're feeling generous.
I cast on for this little shrug. I think I have enough for two, short sleeved, for a couple little girls to wear on Easter. I thought for a moment about making just one sweater, but with yarn this lovely the jealousy factor would be to strong.
No, this will not be the last time I use this yarn. Dreaming up Mama-sized projects to try next!
What's on your needles these days?
I'm knitting headbands out of Noro and this wonderful wool that I bought last summer in the UP. They are cute, fast and the pattern is done in short rows.
ReplyDeleteThe yarn is gorgeous! Added it to my yarn wishlist! :) And I hit a knitting slump as well last week...but quickly got it back when I picked my current WIP back up. The yarn I am using is so soft and slides so nicely through my fingers! I am knitting a cute little Colin Vest for Caleb to *hopefully* wear on Easter! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous yarn, love it!!
ReplyDeleteI am knitting a little vest for myself, something I can throw on on cool spring mornings and cool summer nights.
Sounds lovely, everyone! Kim - I'm entertaining the thought of making myself a sort of wrap/shawl. I've never used one before, but sitting here sipping coffee in the cool morning has me wishing I had one!
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