Well, February was kind of a sad month for me. As you probably know by now, I lost my best friend, Teddy. He came to work with me almost every day for 12 years and I miss him and his companionship. He was a good friend, but his health was failing quickly and it was time for his suffering to end. So, I am sure he is in heaven greeting all the knitters and running around pain free. But I miss him...
I want to thank everyone for their kind words and thoughts, it was a comfort and felt good to know so many people understand and are supportive. Thank You!!
Now, knitting...
The black cardigan, in Ultra Alpaca Light, done! As a matter a fact, I am wearing it as I type this. Not much to say about this. It is a basic black cardigan, but I do love the yarn. I actually bought this just for this sweater, thinking I'll try it and see if I like it enough for the shop. It is now in stock and on the shelves. I must have liked it, :). It is as wonderful as Ultra Alpaca, but a little thinner, DK, so a very nice indoor weight. Pretty colors too!
As ususal, I was distracted by a pretty new yarn. We already carry Findley, by Juniper Moon Farms, and I have knit with it as well and love it. It is a lace weight, silk and wool blend. What's not to love, right? Well, now it came in as Findley Dappled, multi colors, ahhh.... So, a shawl had to be made. I have been admiring this shawl in a Prayer Shawl book that we have and have been waiting for the right yarn...
And a couple of Neck Warmers. Super easy, pretty buttons, great gifts.
Another new yarn, another sample sweater (which I will steal and wear at some point). Captiva, from Berroco. A light summer yarn that has a little shimmer. I love this cute top!
And on the needles... Findley, again, but this time doubled, for a sweater. And yes, if you look closely there are beads. The very early stages, but this should end up as a 3/4 sleeve pullover. At least that's the plan.
Then a more portable project and this was just started, so hard to tell anything from the picture, but it is the Comfy Cardi in Noro's King. Now if you have a very good memory, you'll remember that I did this already. I didn't love the color, so I gave it to a friend and am making another one for myself in a color I like more. This cardi really is comfy and is worth making a second time.
That's it for now, March should see these last 2 finished and who knows what else...
So, Happy Spring Knitting to you! Nancy
