July update...

Summer has been moving right along (inspite of the weather) here in Maine. We have had plenty of visitors to keep us busy and a minor computer issue, but I am back online and have some catching up to do. I have actually finished quite a bit of knitting lately (did I mention the lousy weather we've had?). Today I will share my finished Lady of the Lake jacket:

This was a great, simple knit and it knits up quick. So why did it take me 2 years to move it from UFO to FO? Well, first I lost it for a year during our move. And then, it was so quick and easy, I never took the time to finish it. But now I have finished and I am very happy with it! My favorite part is the collar. I can't wait for a chilly evening to wear this.

Here are the details:

Pattern: "Lady of the Lake" Jacket by Fleece Artist
Yarn: Novasomo: 65% Wool, 20% and Kid Mohair,10% Nylon, 5% Silk; 300 grams
Curly Locks: 78% Mohair, 13% Wool, 9% Nylon; 250 grams
Color: Ruby Red
Needles: US#11/8.0 mm
Comments: The jacket is knit sideways and is quick and easy. I made a size medium and had plenty of yarn left over. Highly recommend this!

WIP Wednesday

Okay, time for my weekly project update. I haven't done much knitting this week, but I am charging up for a marathon week of knitting while I drive to visit my family for Thanksgiving. Here's where things stand:

My "Lady of the Lake" jacket is coming along nicely. I have the back finished and I am just starting the first half of the front. Very easy and enjoyable knitting.

The "Autumn Sail" socks are also coming along. As you can see I am just to the toe of the first sock, but this is perfect road-trip knitting (remember the 10 hour car trip this Saturday?).

And my last "must-be-complete-by-the-end-of-the-month" project, my Ravelry mittens, well...here:

I need to do my swatch before Saturday, but at least I got my yarn ready. Socks and mittens, good for traveling!

WIP: November Socks and Lady of the Lake Jacket

Before I 'show and tell' my knitting WIPs, I need to 'show and tell' my youngest human wip:

Carter, my little guy, turns 7 today.

It will be impossible for my knitting to compare to the above WIP, but here's what I'm working on. I have 3 projects to finish in the month of November:

1. November SAM (Sock-a-month). I didn't start my October sock until the last week of the month, so I am happy this pair is under way so early. I am loving this yarn and the pattern is a lot of fun.


2. My Ravelry Mitten Exchange mittens. I haven't started these yet, but the yarn is finally in and I know what I'm making. Hopefully I'll cast on this weekend.

3. NaKniSweMo Sweater: Lady of the Lake. I haven't spent much time on this, but here is the result of 1 night of knitting:


And to make sure we close on a happy note, one more shot of young Carter from this morning at school:

Happy birthday Bubba!