"Magenta Cloche"

Down to the wire but I managed to finish something before the new year. Not that I finish many things but it sure feels good to be able to say I finished another project for 2006.

Actually this was a last minute thing that I started yesterday and was so much fun to make that I had to see it through.

Mr Snowman cookie jar was more than happy to be my model and said that he would even consider trading in his top hat for one of these if it was the right color!

Wool: Gjestal, approx. 100g hank :)

Merry Christmas!

Just an update on my progress with the Cinnabar scarf from Magknits. I changed the pattern repeat somewhat and decided to go with the "double ribbed mock cable" all the way through instead of breaking it up with the "seafoam" pattern. I like the flow better. I also love the color of the merino wool from Painted Yarns and the way it is creating a shadow effect across the scarf as I knit. Sigh...I love this scarf which is going to make it hard to give away as a gift for my mother's birthday. I do however have until March to finish and admire it.

Something new before the New Year...

I needed a quick start little something for a boring flight to Houston this last week...something fun and easy to take along. I ran across the Cinnabar scarf on Magknits and the picture inspired me. An easy lace pattern and some beautiful 100% merino from Painted Yarns was all I needed to be easily sidetracked with another project. I don't think I have finished anything lately, even though I keep telling myself I should!! Oh well, maybe that would be a great New Year's resolution...then again, maybe not! :)