Green Day

This is the back of Fluffy Sweater from Sarah Dallas' Vintage Knits. I'm almost to the shoulder shaping; this is remarkable given that I'm a slow knitter, but it's probably because my last big project was that cabled jacket, Grace. It also led me to the revelation that stockinette stitch is fast, easy, and boring (everybody nod yes), or perfect knitting when watching DVDs. I've lusted after this ever since I bought the book and saw Emily's and, later on, Karen's. No matter that Rowan Kid Soft was discontinued; I just found the right eBay store and the right color, a grassy green called Blithe.

I purchased some Louet olive green Corriedale from Blue Goose Glen's eBay shop. It's a fantastic shade of olive, incredibly luminous and even. Since it's been raining in L.A. I've been forced to do more indoor things (not that it's bad; I'm just an outdoor person). I intend on plying this to make a thicker yarn. I dropped my bottom whorl spindle on my sister's tile floor and, horror of horrors, the wheel slipped off, but I hot-glued it back on. I know, it's probably not balanced anymore, but it's still working!

Thanks again to Mia (again) and Elizabeth! As if the yarn and candy weren't enough, Mia sent over a plumeria, jasmine and sandalwood-scented candle (handcrafted by Crystal Journey Candles) and rose soap (by Bee & Flower). The mail never smelled so good. Elizabeth sent Debbie Bliss' Celtic Knits, and I've already tabbed the rose-colored multi-cabled sweater as a future project. Girls, I hope you have fun with those spindles and yarn!

We're in the midst of packing our belongings for an eventual move, so we've been busy. I have a bunch of replies to make, so please don't think I'm just ignoring your comments! Thanks for your patience.