Purple Madli, Green Socks, Cream Swirls and a Rose!

 I know I haven't posted in a while, but I have still been knitting away! I have been struggling a bit with the Madli Shawl. I don't know exactly what I did, but I ended up with not enough stitches at one stage! The twig lace is actually more tricky than I thought! I still love it though and am enjoying the gorgeous purple alpaca yarn.

 I was inspired by a fellow blogger's socks and finally decided to give them a try! I am loving it! I've turned the heel and am powering through! I bought the pattern from verypink and she demonstrates how to knit each section on utube! It is fabulous!

 I've also finished the swirl-hat for my nephew who will be born in December. It is a gorgeous pattern and I knitted it in a soft cream bamboo as it will be very hot here at that time of year. I've also knitted it a bit bigger than usual as he may not need a hat in the middle of Summer and knowing my hubby's family -it will be a BIG baby! I'm also going to knit some little cotton socks for him. One of my clever daughters is crocheting a soft blanket for him too!

 And finally, look what I spotted out my window this morning! A rose in bloom already! It is my first Zephrine Druine rose for the season! I want to cut it, but am really enjoying seeing it out on the bush. I think I might just leave it and admire it a little longer! It is such a magnificent rose, with no thorns and very prolific in blooms though Summer.
Happy Knitting to All!

Decisions! Creative Space

Ooooh la la! I'm trying to decide what projects to begin with all my precious things! I think I'm going to start the Annis Shawl using the darker purple alpaca. I've been meaning to try this pattern for ages! It is a free Ravelry download. However, it means I have to go shopping and find size 5 and 6 long circular needles. I can't believe out of the millions of needles I own, I don't have the ones I need! 

I'm  going to start the Nancy Bush's Madli soon too, maybe with the green! Who know's what I'll do with the Lace Malabrigo!? It's all so exciting! Golly, don't you just love yarn, patterns, mags and knitting books? Ahhhh. 

Happy Creating. Check out Kootoyoo for more creative fun!:-)