Two in one weekend. I think it's a new record! (Yes, I'm nervous about it too.)
First, for me, I knit up Damson by Ysolda. I did end up having to switch skeins for the bind off, and I thank the great and wonderful Zonda for the extra yarn! Ysolda writes great patterns, and they are easily attainable by a new knitter, yet interesting enough to keep a more experienced knitter reasonably entertained.
CB even has a finished work this weekend! He had requested a combo of red and black, so when I saw the Botanic Hat, by Stephen West, I scouted out some yarn. In this case, it ended up being Malabrigo in black and Ravely Red. I think I'm a fan of the red, by the way.
I love that it's reversible. Some of you know that I hate ribbing, and the whole hat is 3x1 rib. But in this case, I'm glad I quit grumbling and just did it.
Well, I think that's all I've got for you now folks.
Oh! Wait!
I cast on for another shawl. More to follow on that one!
7 comments:
Love the damson, glad you had extra yarn just in case...I know I was scared as heck with mine!
You're on fire!
Is the shawl done yet? :D
Wow, well you know I already love the Damson..good thing you hid it from me last nite! Geesh, when did you finish the hat! Go you!
I love both of these projects. Such wonderful patterns, and so well knit!
I think I'm going to frog Montego Scarf and make Damson. It really came out great...only thing is the yardage. I read somewhere how to make it a little smaller. Yours is inspiring me to do it!
both are lovely, but i really adore your damson!
You are jamming on the projects!!! Shawl??? You go girl!
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