Joining Ginny and all the knitting and reading goodness over at Small Things today...
I had very little time to concentrate on my Xander this past week, in fact I was so busy that I barely got time to look at all the loveliness at last week's yarn along, so I apologize in advance for not being able to comment on all the pretty projects started and finished out there. Because my time was mostly in snippets and in the car alot, I chose to cast on some more manageable knitting, you know the kind that will fit in a small bag with instructions that are mostly repeats :)
First up, a beautiful cowl I'm knitting for my boys' cello teacher ~ It's the January Cowl from Jumper Cable Knitting (Ravelry pattern here, my notes here.) I am loving this easy pattern and lovely Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Peruvian wool. It might look fairly orangein the photo, but it's softly heathered and actually a really muted shade that matches it's name "Persimmon".
(See my little dish holding the yarn ball, I use it to keep my ball from rolling off my lap while I work, it's very handy if you have a ball that is not pulled from the center.)
A little project I've been wanting to start for myself is the beautiful Shalom cardigan. It is a delightful pattern and I am so pleased with the yarn I chose for this project ~ some Knitpicks Bulky Swish in "Stormy". It's 100% Merino Superwash and so soft. (Raverly notes here, Shalom pattern here.)
The color is a little brighter in this photo, should have turned off the flash I guess, anyhoo, it's a deep, rich grey that I am loving!
I am back to reading I Capture the Castle, taking a break from The Children's Book (sort of) it's getting a little weird.
Hope you're having a great week and enjoying some great reading and handiwork time with all your sweeties!
When I think of small projects, I think of hats, not sweaters. :) I love having take along projects though and started another charity hat just for that reason today.
Another homeschooling mom here, although my kids are grown and now it's my granddaughters who are homeschooling.
My link is http://blog.mymummyknits.com/yarn-along-10/
Posted by: Carol | Wednesday, March 02, 2011 at 11:55 AM
You have lots of great projects going on!
Posted by: Jen | Wednesday, March 02, 2011 at 12:50 PM
Meredith ... the swish is gorgeous stuff isn't it? I love the way it knits up. And the cowl is very pretty -- lucky cello teacher!
Posted by: Mary G. | Wednesday, March 02, 2011 at 02:14 PM
Meredith, I've had that Shalom sweater pattern printed out for a while, but I just haven't found the right yarn. Thanks for the yarn suggestion.
Posted by: Carmen | Wednesday, March 02, 2011 at 02:53 PM
That's such a great idea about the jar lid for the yarn! And I've had the Shalom sweater queued on Ravelry for about a year and a half. I think you've convinced me to start looking for yarn to make it!
Posted by: Jen | Wednesday, March 02, 2011 at 03:43 PM
I loved I Capture the Castle! The Shalom has me drooling... I must knit one... soon!
Posted by: Erin @ Wild Whispers | Wednesday, March 02, 2011 at 06:52 PM
Pretty projects -- I'll be anxious to see the progress.
Posted by: Barbara | Wednesday, March 02, 2011 at 08:00 PM
Persimmon is such a perfect name for that color!
Posted by: S/V Mari Hal-O-Jen | Thursday, March 03, 2011 at 06:54 AM
Thank you for the yarn ball in a dish tip. Most of my sweater yarn is now in balls so this will come in handy.
The Persimmon yarn you are using is divine.
Warmly,
Tracey
Posted by: Tracey | Thursday, March 03, 2011 at 02:59 PM
Wow! More beautiful work! Love the cowl in the persimmon and the Shalom cardigan in the grey...awesome colors!!!
Posted by: Betty | Thursday, March 03, 2011 at 03:15 PM
I started the Shalom a couple of weeks ago. It's a fun pattern. I'm at the duller stockinette stitch part of the pattern, but it's still fun to watch it come together.
Posted by: KC | Friday, March 04, 2011 at 07:16 AM