Recently in Coral Lace Category

Flush with the success of finishing a couple of projects, I looked around for another project to start on. I found Leya and Abby's Zoo-Along on the 2004 knit-along list, which I'll make a permanent link to on the sidebar. So I'm using Bernat Soft Bouclé in Natural to make Laurie Lambkin from Tessa Watts Russell's Nursery Knits, which I found at the local library. It's for my niece Hailey. Another buy at Michael's, I was going to use the yarn for a fluffy scarf (back when it was still cold) but this is a more fun project! My review of bouclé: feels yummy, a little difficult to work with! I've got broken skin, a couple of hangnails and roughened palms from climbing (my other passion) and the yarn catches on everything. But look how adorable the first side is! Oh Hailey, this sacrifice is for you!

Pattern: Coral from Rowan 31
Yarn: Lion Brand Lion Cotton in Natural

Here's the sister-in-law's present, Coral from Rowan 31, just in time for summer! It's perfect worn with a cami underneath, I think. I was tempted to try it on even though it's not my size. It hangs beautifully. Lion Brand Lion Cotton worked out well after all. I can't wait to give it to her, she thinks she's getting a beanie, he he he!

I worked on the back Monday and last night before and after climbing, and I have to say I impressed myself! I'm a bit slow knitting, and stockinette stitch becomes tedious after a while. I finished the back early this morning, and later on I'll start on the front.

Gotta get back on the sister-in-law's present, as her birthday is a mere 2 weeks away! I started this last month and I try to knit a couple of rows every night. It's made from Lion Brand Lion Cotton in Natural. I thought it was going to be rough but it actually has a nice feel to it. This is as much as I can show of the front:

Lastly, the raglan sweater from Miss Bliss. I'm making this out of Caron Simply Soft in Bone. I was in Michael's buying paint and canvas with my boyfriend when I walked over to the yarn section. I like to buy yarn through feel, and this felt nice... Can't say I like all the colors, but this one was a classy cafe au lait. I've completed the back and sleeves, only the front needs to be done. I have to say, it's hard to get into the mood with this sweater since it's 85° outside:

Lastly, bought Sarah Dallas' Vintage Knits from Borders the other day. I think I have more projects down the line, starting with the Lace Camisole. Ooh, I think the mis-swatched Patons Grace would work perfectly for that! Yup, yup, yup!