a little update

it's me again. yes, i can't believe it either. not much has been going on lately. i've really been trying to work on some wips and finish some projects. i finally picked up my february lady sweater that i started last february. it's been languishing for awhile. i am not really sure why. i was halfway through the first sleeve that last time i put it down. now i am about 1/3 of the way through the second sleeve. after that i just weave in ends and block it. it is a bit short right now, but i think i anticipated it growing when i blocked it. the shoulders looks kinda wide, which worries me, but i am going to go ahead and see what happens. no progress pics right now but i'll try to get some when it's blocking.

i did manage to finish a small project. for easter, some of the ladies at work decided to do a secret easter basket swap. i pulled one of my good friends who also happens to be a knitter. even though i only had a week, i decided to cast on for a hat for her easter basket. results are below.

this is the hermione hat pattern (link)(rav link) i had to tweak the pattern a bit. the last time i knit it i used sport weight yarn, which worked out perfect sizing wife. the worsted malabrigo was a bit trickier. i ended up cutting out at least one of the pattern repeats because it was getting too long. and this is malabrigo merino worsted in cinnabar, which is really lovely color. sort of a warm, rusty orange that is the perfect fall color. it was a big hit with my friend.

i also made this for my mom for easter.

it's one of those loop bow-tie scarves. the woman who works at the market at home has a bunch of them in different colors and my mom mentioned that she wanted one. picked up this skein of malabrigo (can you tell that i love malabrigo?) on super sale in february. this isn't my favorite colorway of theirs but it's not so bad knit up. i can't for the life of me remember the name of this colorway. if anybody out there does, let me know.

the fun this i get to do this weekend is go to san diego. driving down with a couple of friends for a much needed break. i really can't wait. hope you all have a fabulous week!