I have been doing something other than admiring quilts lately. This is a shrug I'm making for Chloe to wear to her best friend's Bat Mitzvah. This is a Louisa Harding pattern, but it's made from Rowan Calmer. Calmer is really a lovely yarn to knit with and has wonderful stretch. I'm up to the sleeves, so should be done in plenty of time for the September 1st party.
I'm also working on a pair of plain vanilla socks. These are done toe up and are Wendy's basic pattern. I'm making these with my skein of Cockamamie I got from the Blue Moon Fiber Arts Sock Camp. I really love this colorway and I like how the stripes are knitting up. I'm taking this on my trip, so you may see more progress in a couple of weeks. This was just the sort of thing for knitting while standing in line for the Harry Potter party last Friday. Here's Chloe, as Luna Lovegood, modelling this sock.
Lastly, the ripple blanket is coming right along. I seem to go to this one whenever I'm too tired for anything else. I find it soothing and can just imagine using it this winter. It's too big to take on the trip and, of course, there are too many balls of yarn to bring, so it will be waiting for me when I get back.
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