Gifting

I never thought I would be a monogamous knitter. Never had that thought occurred to me. Lately though, I find I am FINISHING pieces in record numbers - seems there is a benefit to knitting on only a few projects at the same time. Ravelry is also helping me track them and keep them controlled.

My goal lately has been to have fewer than 5 project: one hard, one easy and one small - with no more than 2 of any one sort on the needles at a time. This allows me to work up design samples, keep up with gifting AND knit something for me.

Currently on the needles: Socks for my hubby, and a 2 year old lace shawl from Amanda Gill. The shawl is finally moving forward due to the use of stitch markers every 20 stitches~

I needed to clear out my knitting bag so that I can prepare for 2 very important projects which will be added this week: Cat Bordhi socks and my first officially "sold" design - more about that later.

Almost forgot.... Gifting. The cranberry shawl is mostly garter stitch. There is a 5 stitch border in seed and a lace edge. This was begun at Hoosier Hills as something I could knit while walking about. After HH, I began a deep lace edge. Between each working row there are 3 rows of garter. Did I mention it is alpaca and silk? Skacel Alpaca Seta in Burgundy is a lovely boucle with a soft hand. If I were smart, I would submit the design...

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