It's been a whirlwind here the last few weeks and it's hard to know where to begin. I have to admit that I may have had a extra iron or two on in the fire last month but it was all in good fun. Anne asked me to test knit her new and fantastic pattern - Sticks N Stones. Not only was this a fun knit, but it's really straight forward and allowed for some good movie and tv time with Andy.
Keep an eye out on Ravelry and Anne's blog for this great pattern! The yarn is Woolen Rabbit Sporty in Olive Green.
Kristi, from Shalimar Yarns has added a wonderful new 100% silk lace yarn, Ardent, to the Shalimar line. When she asked me if I wanted to try it out I jumped at the chance! This is the Ring of Lace Wrap in Ardent Conch Shell. You can see it in person at the Shalimar Yarns Booth next weekend at Maryland Sheep & Wool. We will be in the All About Yarns tent. Join us on Saturday at 1:00 for a meet and greet!
In preparation for MDSW we have been having a KAL in the Shalimar Yarns Group on Ravelry. We chose the Calsada Scarf and will be wearing them at the meet and greet. It's a quick and fun pattern and works up beautifully in Shalimar Breathless. Pictured here in the Tahoe colorway.
Last weekend Andy and I took a trip up to visit with Kristi and Paul for Anne Hansons Sweater Fitness Workshop. I can't tell you how much fun it was and how much I learned! Ive already started my next sweater, a Sprossling in Breathless Hemmingway. Anne had some great tips on fitting my figure and they are really working well.
Ive been coveting some of the cute bags on etsy and decided that it would be more cost effective to make my own. Andy and I have been watching Mad Men on Netflix. It's our new obsession and we can't wait to finish dinner and sit down, relax and watch a new to us episode. When I saw this fabric it seemed like the perfect choice for my bag:
You can read more of last weekends adventures on Anne's blog!
Wow! Lara, your sweater is gorgeous - well, ALL of your knitting is gorgeous - you look great in it and you're inspiring me to want to try my hand at Sticks 'n Stones. Your bag is adorable!! Great job, and that fabric is super cute. I'm once again envious that you'll be at MSW, and I won't. One of these years.... :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Tierney! Sticks n Stones is a fun pattern and pretty quick to knit too!
ReplyDeleteYou will not believe this, we were at Ross yesterday and they had a little travel bag in the same fabric! It's Michael Miller and came from Fabric.com if you are looking for some.
If you ever give in to the temptation to come to MDSW let me know :) Is there anything I can pick up for you? Yarn? Roving? A lamb?