Finally

I am writing a new post. Finally. I've completed many projects since I last blogged. Along with various cloths and one towel, I finished a Shell Stitch Scarf


A Turtle Tracks Cowl

(This is my favorite. I'm thinking about making another for myself since I gave this one to my sister, Rae.)

And a Swirling Petals Cowl (No link - search for it on Ravelry if you're interested!)


I am very much in a cowl knitting mood, and I've started yet another, The Burnished Leaves Cowl. (Once again, this is only available on Ravelry.) I'm doing it in a bright blue merino and acrylic blend. I bought two skeins of this yarn (Caron Country to be exact), as I'm hoping to get a pair of fingerless gloves out of it as well. In addition to the cowl, I have a Houndstooth Scarf on the needles. I was hoping this scarf would be a quick knit, but unfortunately I discovered that Caron Simply Soft and bamboo needles do not mix well. I'm considering ripping out my progress and starting over with metal circulars, but I haven't quite committed yet. Woe is me.

Aside from the knitting storm, nothing worth reporting has taken place in my neck of the woods. I took a mini-vacay this weekend, so I have a little extra time to relax and catch up on my Christmas projects. Let's see how many FO's I can turn out this weekend!