Aura scarf, finally finished (heh). Pattern from the precious collection by Kim Hargreaves Yarn : Supreme possum/merino/silk color claret 4ply held double Needles : 8 mm
(the circle) For every new beginning there is an old one first or last if you like and there are many things in between.
So I finished these, I enjoyed toying with the pattern that required 4 mm needles originally, yet I felt like 2,5mm. I downscaled by adding 1 stitch in the garter section of the pattern and by repeating 6 instead of 4 times. I had fun figuring this out.
And also I made this one - for our dear friend Isobel. What a delight this shawl-project, I think I will make many more as it makes an excellent gift. Ideal pattern for the very fine and drapy alpaca I had - I held 4 strands together and attained near perfect gauge (if there is such a thing).
I've almost finished this one. What a contrast to the 2,5mm, here I'm using 8mm needles...
Anyway, I thought at this point, I should begin. The Rhombus wrap. A wonderful design I've been admiring for a wee bit now. I patiently herded my yarns (Habu Tsumugi silk and Habu merino). I qietly jumped a little circle in the air when the new pattern book arrived in the box. And this afternoon, while Noor was sleeping and Lieveke placidly playing, I simply cast on.
Something sweet and spotty in the making, for Lieveke.
Something fast and frilly for Noor. A little skirt.
Something soft soft soft for Noor again. An improvised sleeveless tunic. Quick and easy 'cosy' with 3.75 mm circ's and 3 skeins of Blue sky sport alpaca, color melange pommegranate.