The latest sweater to come off my needles is Elia.  This cabled pullover is designed by Julia Trice (MindOfWinter) and she kindly asked me to review this pattern for her.  After a couple false starts with yarn choices, I found myself reaching out to one of my favorites – Tosh Vintage – to knit this sweater.  A great choice since the  cabled work really pops with the well rounded yarn and of course, you can’t go wrong with madtosh colors!… Read more »

On the needles, some sunshine to delay the frost a bit longer…. But… the frost will be here soon and when it arrives, I will be warm… Almost off the needles, Ravi with a missing sleeve.  Yarn shortage is the culprit and replenishments are en route… Completely off the needles but not quite ready yet, a ruffly skirt (Ravelry link)… What’s on or off your needles?

Can you feel the change in the air?  The air is crisper, the leaves are turning and sweater weather is almost upon us! Ah September, the time for routine!  As much as I love the relaxed pace of summer, I embrace the structure of back-to-school with still some sunshiny playtime left. September also means that I can get back to my poor, neglected knitting basket! I seem to enjoy knitting along with others and so when Carol Feller announced her… Read more »