I have not had as much time for posting lately…but one thing is for sure, I am as much or more obsessed with knitting as I ever have been.
I absoutely LOVE it. It s a part of my heart & soul now. I can’t run away from it! Now let’s get down to business…

Finished Objects...

This is the stunning Shedir hat from Knitty.
I used Rowan Calmer in Black because that is what my DH wanted. I think it is very elegant in this color.
He said to me when I finished it…“Are you sure I sould wear this, it’s so fancy” I adore this pattern…so much so that I turned right around & made one for myself in Chocolate.


I knit mine with only 3 repeats of the pattern and it fits perfectly. LOVE it!!

Knits in Progress...

Oh my…it’s the beginning of Eunny’s amazing Bayerische socks.
I’m using Lang Jawoll in a very neutral oatmeal shade. This is definitely a tedious pattern (in a great way) using 2 US 0 Addi circulars (I love, love, love using 2 circs).
You are working a lot of cables (no cable needle of course) here…but I love it. Next up…

I saw this pattern on Craftster and I thought it was a very pretty fitted sweater.
I’m using Zara in a beautiful eggplant shade. It is a very simple but pretty pattern.

The River Stole from Rowan 38. Ahhhh…Kid Silk Haze…I needed my fix since someone took my Birch, I had to knit another shawl or stole to replace it (I miss you Birch :-( )
The color is Anthracite & it is a dark charcoal grey. Beautiful!!! We are entering the perfect seasons for me to wear a shawl.
I carry one with me whenever I go out to dinner. I just adore the feeling of the KSH on my shoulders when I’m wearing a sleeveless top. So light, so airy, soooo fabulous.

Last but not least...

I am now knitting the miles and miles of trim. I alterd the sleeves as they were going to be too big. They are perfect now.
I love this & can’t wait to finish her off. The true color is a slate grey.

Important News...
We bought Bentley a playmate…meet Porsche…


Is she the cutest? Well these photos are from a month ago. That was then…this is now…

Bentley and Porsche…my babys. I don’t know what I ever did without them.

Some photos to leave you with..

A piece of my RAW Blueberry Pie. YUM!!!

A beautiful golf cours in Palm Springs.

An Orchid I have that totally rebloomed. Gorgeous!

Have a fabulous day!

Ring out the Old

I can’t believe I have another finished object. Oh how lovely that feels…being almost done…dreaming of what to knit next…trying to decide from 6 other beautiful knits…help me!!!
Here is the finished Aurora Yoked Cable Cardigan...

and the back…

This was one quick knit. I was really knitting away on this one though. I have to tell you…when I first finished this sweater, I hated it. It was soooo tight that I thought I was going to have to hand it down to my grand daughter. But…thank goodness for blocking. I actually do not block my knits except for Birch (shawl). I just washed away in Eculan, squeezed out the excess water with a towel & layed her out on my sweater dryer rack (boy I love this thing) and voila…Perfection! Don’t you just love it! I wish everything was that easy. I am still trying to find that perfect button. For now though I’m using a beautiful wooden shawl pin that I bought at Stitches. I think it makes it look pretty elegant…although I’m not happy with the camisole I am wearing underneath. I’ll work on that one though.

Pattern...Karabella Cable Cardigan #KK183
Yarn...Karabella Aurora 8 (YUMMY) #138 (a very rich brown)
Needles...US #7 circular Inox (my faves) actually the needles they call for
Mods...I made the yoke and sleeves a little longer (I think I"m getting monkey arms as I’m getting older…I hear gravity does start pulling things down & certain things do continue to grow.
Overall, this is a very pretty & soft cardi that I will wear a lot. Since the color is neutral, it will go with many items in my wardrobe.

Bring in the New

As for my newest project, I started Arisaig

I have been craving to knit this one for quite some time now. It will surely take awhile as it is knit on size US 1 & 2 needles. My only worry is that it will slip off my shoulders. I can only hope it won’t though. Here is my progress so far…

I’m using Rowas 4 ply soft in the color Sooty. It is a gorgeous deep rich gray. Oh my…how I LOVE knitting with this yarn. Pure heaven. I’m so in love, I would marry it. I hope my DH doesn’t get too jealous! I can’t wait to start on the lace pattern. I only have about another inch to go before I do.

I’m dying to knit this…I have all the yarn for it already…

It entails steeking…eeekkk! I can do it…I know I can, I know I can!
PS…her hips only look big because of her VERY puffy skirt.

Diet Lifestyle Update...
Yes…I am still eating Raw…100% raw that is. It has been almost 6 months now & I’m loving it. I love the food I make and the best part are the desserts I get to eat. So much so that I had to share a few photos with you…

Yummy raw Cheesecake with Bing Cherry topping. Oh my…and if I might say so…very rich! I have also eaten it with sliced banannas on top & then drizzled with honey. UMMMMMM!

Raw Apple Pie. This is so delish that I have had to give out the recipe to some SAD (Standard American Diet) eaters.

I will leave you with a cute photo of Bentley…

His red shirt says Security on it. I love ya man!!!