Monday, September 2, 2013

Knitting Fast

Went to Fort Collins a few weekends ago and of course I had to stop by my two favorite shops there, The Loopy Ewe and My Sister Knits.  Loopy Ewe was having a trunk show for Blue Sky Alpaca yarns.  They had several lovely samples there but I really liked the Etched Rio Wrap.  The sample was in a lovely shade of light gray but I don't look good in light gray so I opted for the colorway, Cinnabar.  I knitted on this straight for two weeks.  It was a fun knit with a little lace edging to break up the endless stockinette.  I love it and plan to wear it on our trip to Nova Scotia and Canada.

Knitting for Me.......

I have had this green yarn that I bought at Yarn West for years.  It is Silky Wool XL, I love the color.  I made this cardigan from the November Knits book.  It is called the Market Jacket.  I love the fit and the three quarter sleeves.  It was a fun knit and has inspired a few other knitters from our Arvada knit group to knit it as well.  My camera does not capture the wonderful cable and lace design on the front of the sweater, sleeves and back.....Sigh!  Trust me it is a great design. 

Catching Up

Well, have I been knitting!  Mostly baby stuff.  Lots of pink and pastels for the new arrival coming next month.  My granddaughter Amanda, is expecting the beginning of October but little Abigail may come even sooner.  Went to her lovely baby shower last week.  My daughter, Stacey, is very creative and had it decorated to the "nines".  I had three wicker baskets filled with things I had either knitted or bought.  It was sooo fun.  Can't wait to see the "wee one wearing all these.

















                                   Abagail's brother, Jackson, with his girlfriends.