I’d like to present Smooch…

I started Smooch about a year ago and sadly put her down to rest for awhile. With the guilt of not finishing her, I decided to pick her up again and finally finish her. I’m glad I did. I love the way she fits. My only problem is how cotton stretches. I loved working with Rowan All Seasons Cotton though. Next time I will use a wool/cotton blend like the one from Rowan.

Book...Rowan All Seasons Cotton Collection
Yarn… Rowans All Season Cotton in Misty (#170)
Needles...Inox cirular US #5 & #7 (LOVE these needles...the coated ones)
Thanks to this rabbits helpful hints, it came out great and the design on the bottom lines up perfectly. I did have a problem with the front armhole & neck. I had to frog the right side 2 times. Following the directions, the right armhole was higher up than the left. I figured out how to make it work & now it is perfectly even. That is the thing I love about knitting...you learn to figure out things on your own when you have to. I also raised up the v-neck to start at the armhole shaping instaed of 17 rows below them. I love where the V lies now as it doesn’t show too much boobage. Overall...I love this sweater!

Stitches Purchases…

I bought enough of this beautiful Green Mountain Spinnery MOUTAIN MOHAIR (color~ Maritime) to knit up another long sleeve cardigan.

This is yummy Cashmere from Hunt Valley Cashmere to knit this fabulous scarfl.

Now who doesn’t love fingerless gloves. I know I do!

The yarn on the left is Jazz by Twisted Sisters. The color is Charcoal and is varigated. It is beautiful in person. I’m going to make a tank with this one. It is 100% Fine Merino Wool. On the right is Zephyr Wool-Silk in Basil. I love this green. This one will become a shawl of course.

The yarn...beautiful Suri Elegance in a variety of deep wine shades (color...#5011 Raku). The shawl...stunning.

My next project…

is going to be Veer from Rowan #32. I will be using white Kid Silk Haze. I already have the button and beads ready for decorating this very small gauge knit sweater. Donna and I will be knitting this one together. It’s fun when you have someone else knitting the same project.

Workout Update...
No...I did not work out at all while away (which adds up to almost 1 month). Bad girl! I am back on track now though. I got in 1 day of Pilate’s and 3 days of weights and cardio. I’m feeling more like myself again. I’m eating better also now that I am home and cooking once again. I still look forward to my cheat weekends where I eat whatever I want. Now that is really something to look forward to, don’t you think?

I will leave you all with this photo…

Did I hear you say Grasshopper?

Have a great weekend!!