First, I knitted in the car and played lots of fun tunes on the way to the Shenandoah Vally Fiber Fest. It was a very cute little festival- three buildings, a few barns, and lots of friendly and helpful people. I was able to purchase what I really went for- 16 ounces of gorgeous charcoal alpaca from Woven Gems. The yarn is destined to become an incredibly warm and comfy work sweater- I just need to find an appropriately simple pattern.
This is the same company that hand-dyed my crazy fire-inspired Bombyx Silk. Remember?
Knitted more on the way home, and I finished Seraphim before dinner. She's blocking in the living room as I type! Hurrah!
In the spirit of finished things, I cast on for a new project. Conveniently, this one is a hat- I already have it more than half-done. This is good, because it's for a dear friend who has moved to a very chilly clime- I think she could do with her gift sooner than later. I may not have enough yarn for the main color, but only one way to find out!
Photos of both projects to come shortly. I'm hoping to finish the hat tonight (if I do in fact have enough yarn), and then figure out what's next in the priorities list. Swatching for Autumn Rose, mayhaps?
1 comment:
I think the Woven Gems Prime Alpaca is my absolute favorite yarn to knit with--and to wear. Sounds terrific!
Looking forward to seeing Seraphim.
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