A sense of..

accomplishment. That's what I felt this past week as I finished the knitting of three different projects! It's also the first time I attended Stitches West, purchased yarn and a pattern for it, and had it knitted up within a month of going. It's called Shoulder Scarf and is by Fiesta Yarns. I love this piece as it can be worn so many different ways! While the yarn is rayon with metallic in it, and is a bit fiddly to work with on size 15 (US) needles, it's fast and is an easy pattern that turns out beautifully. These pictures don't do it justice, and I haven't blocked it yet, but you get the idea...

I also completed my grandson's little cardigan he had requested this past winter..finally! For some reason, I had a hard time getting past the yellow color he wanted it in, but in the end, I think it's quite adorable on him! He is very pleased with it as well...

Back in 2011, I was gifted the pattern called Colfax Shawl, along with the exact yarn her sample was knitted from, by Angela Tong. I loved everything about it, but it went on the back burner when my mother became ill and needed my help. Subsequently, my mother passed away, and I lost interest in a lot of things. It wasn't fair, but that's the way it goes sometimes. A couple of weeks ago, I remembered that beautiful green shawl, and went looking for it. It is now finished, needs a bath and blocked, and better pictures taken to show off Angela's lovely design. It is knit from Zitron Lifestyle in #59 Grass, which is a 100% merino sport weight yarn. I enjoyed knitting with this yarn so much, that I'm considering possibly knitting a cardigan for my daughter out of it!!

Once I finished this shawl, I immediately cast on for another project. I will have to take some in progress pictures so I can show you. I'll give you a hint though...it's a Stephen West design. My first!

I stayed up late tonight to blog (midnight with a case of insomnia), but I'm now feeling like I should wait before I go any further. So, having said that, I will say goodnight, and wish you a wonderful week!!