I gave the Violets by the River shawl to my mother-in-law for Xmas. I'm rather sure she liked it. The Misti Alpaca sport weight yarn was like working with butter. mmm. My father-in-law was given a pair of dress socks that were only the height of crew socks. It's the height he likes & it really beat knitting any higher. Due to being machine washable, I used Essential for the socks. Took just under three balls for his (big) feet.

After completing the Harvest Wrist Warmers, I've been asked to knit a doll sweater for my mom. Even though the pattern she gave me calls for a dk weight yarn, I bought a worsted weight in the most gorgeous colorway. Bo Peep Fiber Shop was having a yarn sale, so I just couldn't pass up the hand-dyed Dzined wool/hemp/mohair blend (color WHM22106). It was expensive for my budget, but well worth it. Before the sale it was already underpriced. Altering the pattern shouldn't be hard. I've done such before. Afterall, it's for a doll. It doesn't have to be comfortable.

Violets by the River, Class 1

Saturday I started taking a lace class at Bo Peep Fiber Shop. We're knitting the Violets by the River shawl. I was rather late in arriving due to some rather annoying luck, but it's not worth getting into. Anyway, I've knit lace before (project two was a lace table runner knit in green worsted weight acrylic), so I really didn't miss much. We made some alterations to the main pattern that really made it more symmetrical. It's supposed to take all week & then some to knit this part, but I'm all ready done. I'd make it bigger, but the receiver is only five feet tall & I don't want it to be overwhelming. This next Saturday we'll work on the borders. I'm hoping to get it done by the coming Sunday. Wish me luck.