Spin A Yarn for Ewe

I had to show you how it is looking.



I really like it!

I decided last week that I needed a fast and easy project so I decided on Thursday to knit something for the baby shower I was going to on Saturday. I had bought a cute Chicago Bears out fit already as that is Dad's favorite team but I really want to make something. I needed a pattern that would work for a July baby and a wool hat or socks just didn't seem to fit. I made this instead.


A Bunny Blanket Buddy. (I would of linked you directly to the pattern but it is from Lion Brand and you all know how weird that site is.) I used less then one skein of Sugar and Cream in what I thought was a very "bunny" color. It took one night and a little bit the next day to finish. I have to say the pattern is totally ingenious as it is knit all in one piece and the mom-to-be thought it was great. Plus it satisfied my need to complete something.

I am still working on both shawls but the one of my own design is getting a little more time then the other. Here is is quickly pinned out.


I really love the color of the yarn and this is close but not exactly right. I was just too lazy to find better light for it. I hope to have this beginning section done tonight and then on to the de-construction of it. I have a plan how I want to do it so coming back to this will not be too hard. Stay tuned...

I started on my shawl design. This shot of it is from yesterday and it about double in size now from last night's knitting.



I really love the colors and how they are working in the design. This isn't even blocked which will help make the pattern even stand out more. I think I am going to work about 24" of this then break it up and then back to this. I was going to do a beaded cast on but thought it would compete with the yarn color too much. If I did it in more of a solid I would do a beaded cast on and bind off.

I am also still working on the Diamond Fanatsy handspun shawl. It is moving along and I really like the colors even if they do compete with the pattern.

I have sent out all the prizes so be on the look out for them. I know some have already arrived and thanks again for the support.