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!!!