Some days are just boring. Today, so far, is just one of those. A bit of time at the gym, some work and then home to make cake and ice cream. Nothing to write home about, really.
On the other hand, I am working on this cowl. And for something so boring it is incredibly exciting. Simple stockinette, lace weight. It sounds like a yawn when put that way, but it is a very vibrant green. I believe the colorway (I feel prententious just writing that) is Jelly.
I was at Snow Goose last week, because I had time to kill before the next bus was going to show up. I took the time to browse (and obviously more than browse) and found this sample cowl. It was warm looking and it was next to this pile of yarn and books by Classic Elite. I looked at the pattern and started to scowl. Let's just say that some patterns are too simple for me to want to pay for. The only thing in the pattern I might not have thought of is the double stranded cast on and bind off.
So, I picked a different yarn (admittedly with a lighter weight) and went to on Christmas eve. I have another day or so more knitting to do on this, and then I will be able to cast off, weave in ends and finish 2011 with a new knit.
A bright cheerful knit for keeping warm in the dark winter days ahead.
