Smitten with Silver Belle...I am

The Silver Anniversary Collector's Issue of Vogue Knitting is fabulous! There are more gorgeous pieces in this issue than a knitting addict (like myself) should be exposed to in one evening. I have been smitten...okay, I admit it, I am totally obsessed with Silver Belle! I have talked myself out of ordering the Silver Debbie Bliss/Cashmerino Aran more than once in the last 2 weeks. Yea, Yea, Yea, I know it is just a matter of time till I finally break down, but just look at this resplendently beautiful sweater!!!! :)

I can visualize Silver Belle with two Large vintage buttons! What's the odds I will possess the fiber for her before the week is out?

To be continued..............................................

Little Treasures

These are a few shots I made while spending a Saturday afternoon at a local garden. You never need to go far to find a treasure. Look at the treasures I found in only a couple of hours. Of course Jeannie and I had to find a shade tree to get some knitting in!!!

Knitting on my Nina Shawl (this project is half finished....woooohoooo!) and is that Tootie I see????

Jeannie peeks around her candy pink sweater.

IVY VEST - Elsebeth Lavold

I thought this piece would be "a real piece of cake" to knit up, but once I got into the groove I realized I was going to learn lots about short rows, shoulder shaping, working at the same time, and the importance to visualize the finished product while working thru a pattern. I love the Silky Tweed yarn and the Tanzanite color is remarkable!! The pattern suggested the lace be knitted in the same color as the vest, but I opt for a softer lace edging in a candlelight shade that resulted in a very feminine and I think romantic touch. What do you think???
I simply loooove this vest!

Dogs in Black & White

Some photos I would like to share with you................

Sweet Jazz
Master Nicholas Charmer Dusty

A Shrug for Me

I can't wait for fall to wear this Alpaca Silk Shrug! The piece was started on 2-11-2007 and I finished it just as the weather was turning warm..actually I think I got to wear it one time. I used Blue Sky Alpaca/Silk yarn and #3 needles. The pattern was very uncomplicated and the garment really was a fast knit even when using #3 needles. Lookie...Lookie...............

Monkey Socks by Cookie A.

These are the best fitting socks ever..so much so... I even purchased a pair of UGG sandals just to wear with the Monkeys (the sandals are more orange/red they are appear in the pic). The Artist Merino Sock Yarn was not a disappointment and I think the colorway, Autumn, is Fabulous! You know I can hardly wait for Autumn to profile around town with Monkeys and matching sandals. WooooHooooo............................

Simple Shawl

May I assure you this is the first of many lace shawls for me! I loved every knitting minute of the project and actually finished the piece in 4 weeks.....the simple pattern was so addictive. I fell in love with the Stella Bamboo yarn and the color is Yummy! This shawl is a joy to throw around my shoulders and ever so soft on the skin.