Crayon Box Jacket

Christina brought her completed Crayon Box Jacket by the shop Friday, so I'm newly inspired. When last we met, I'd done one sleeve

And one strip around the bottom plus a little more


Here's a close-up of the second row. I totally love the yarns, and am really looking forward to working on this. Just need to get Cate done so that I can wear it while it's still hot.

The trip to Dunkirk

We drove up to northern Calvert County this morning - very pretty country with its rolling hills. That's what I miss most about Virginia - winding mountain roads and scenic overlooks. And little wineries too - I miss the little wineries tucked away in Virgina's Shenandoah Valley. Maryland is really coming along in that respect. When we went to Sotterly's Wine Fest last year, Bill said that it reminded him of Virginia's wine festivals 15 years ago when they were just getting started. We really need to go to that as well. October 1st for Virginia wine, and the 7th for Maryland. Calendar is marked.

So, on the drive up there I worked on Cate. Right front is two thirds finished. Back and sleeves should be a breeze - hardly any shaping at all. Did I mention how much I love Giotto ribbon? And Colinette in general...

Gloria Cardigan

I really love this cardigan. I finished mine some months ago, but never got a photo up on the blog. I used Karabella Aurora 8 and Kureyon, and they're just gorgeous together. I would knit another one of these because it's quick to work, and the fit is wonderful. I think I did a small, but I'd actually have to check the measurement to be sure.

Rain and Sun

Rain and Sun

One good thing about all the rain last week was that I got to stay inside and knit- look how much I've gotten done on Gloria. I cast on the sleeves this morning - great looking belled cuff.
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And another good thing about the rain - rainbows - we saw the brightest and most spectacular double rainbow ever. By the time I stopped gawking and got the camera, the second rainbow had faded considerably, but you can still see a tiny hint of it if you look closely.








And yesterday, the weather was so nice we went to the pool where I cast on for the lovely Cate. I know, don't talk to me about my resolution - it's summer time - and who could resist this gorgeous thing in Giotto ribbon??

Here's the first bit of the left front.