Don't look back...

My Color Affection in The Plucky Knitter Primo - Neapolitan kit. So, so glad this project is in my rearview. It took 6 months. I have decided, as much as I hate purling, I really hate garter - yet I want to cast on for the Nanook - a sweater of garter - why does this happen? Anyways, it will be a lovely scarf come fall but for now- I am throwing it on the pile, wiping my brow and having an adult beverage. Bah, piss off ye old garter. Until I swatch for that damned Nanook. Because, I know, I will. I think it should be my "Ravellenic" project, since it would be epic if I actually finished the thing.

I have been celebrating this garterlicious accomplishment by making up a few quickie Ribband bracelets. They have been fun and quick, and my 7-year old has been a real helper with the bead pattern. I see a Mudra Cuff in my future.

I would also like to get sewing. I have bought some zippers and I mean to make this box bag, the tutorial rocks, and I think I can do it. I love the little silver clip detail. I also have some quilts to make backs for, and quilt, but like garter - gosh, quilt backs are apparently my nemesis.

Other than crafty endeavors, I have continued to read and read. I would recommend Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn - wow - twists and turns galore and characters that I can empathize with while still kind of wanting to kick them in the pants.

And because a post deserves more than one picture - check out this "Sweet Tomato Heel" designed by Cat Borhdi - it's pretty clever, there is a youtube link - if you like to make socks but hate a heel flap...



Mama Blue (sadly discontinued) striping sock in Penpal - I really like what this heel does for the striping...