Happy 4th of July to all my American knitting friends.
We're back from our first long weekend at the cabin and it was glorious! The weather was beautiful. We spent time on the lake, we walked in the forest and I had a relaxing time knitting on the porch.
Before I show you my progress, I have a winner to choose. Thanks to all that entered the coffee versus tea contest. You gave me lots of chuckles. In my not so scientific study and with a small sample size, I would say knitters are leaning towards coffee, more than tea.
I have picked an impartial judge for selecting the winner in the shape of my husband. Drum roll please... And the winner is: Rhoda of Left-handed Knitting in a World of Right-handers (I love that blog name, especially as I'm a lefty myself).
With the contest over, I have a couple of new buttons to announce. First, Kathleen of Quail Hill Knits awarded me one of her "Rockin' Girl Bloggers". Thanks Kathleen, I'm honoured and my blog is proudly wearing the button.
I've also added the Shawl KAL Summer 2007 button to the blog. The button was created by Liz of Knitting Pretty for the group organized by Carrie of the Barefoot Cobbler. Very pretty Liz.
Finally onto some knitting projects, starting with the finished cardigan for my daughter who turns 4 tomorrow:
It's a Dale pattern and the yarn, Knit Picks Andean Silk in Cornflower.
And the hiking socks for hubby. Thanks to all of you that sent me your advice - the result: a basic 2x2 rib sock.
Nearly done. Once finished, I can get back to the shawl - my fingers are itching to get back to this addictive knit.
Comments (11)
The cardigan is so pretty! Congrats to Rhoda (I'm a lefty too!)
Posted by tiennie | July 4, 2007 10:41 PM
Posted on July 4, 2007 22:41
The cardigan looks so lovely & I am sure it will look great on your daughter. The socks are coming along nicely. Shawl knitting can be additive if all goes well!
Posted by Ann | July 5, 2007 2:26 AM
Posted on July 5, 2007 02:26
First of all, congrats on the award. Well deserved. The cardigan is just beautiful, and the socks look warm and comfy. So glad you had a good time at your cabin.
Posted by Sue J. | July 5, 2007 4:17 AM
Posted on July 5, 2007 04:17
Love the cardigan. Happy Birthday to your daughter.
On the socks, I'm assuming that's pooling on the legs? It looks planned. I like it.
Posted by twig | July 5, 2007 4:55 AM
Posted on July 5, 2007 04:55
Your sweater came out beautiful! I'm sure your daughter will look just adorable in it.
A long weekend at the cabin with lots of knitting sounds perfect.
Posted by kim | July 5, 2007 6:41 AM
Posted on July 5, 2007 06:41
Hey, another leftie here! Would like to see the cardigan on the cute kid - it looks great. I love how the colors in the socks are arranging themselves.
Posted by Becky C. | July 5, 2007 7:10 AM
Posted on July 5, 2007 07:10
Lucky Rhoda!
The cardigan looks amazing!
great job....perfect for a 4 year old!
happy birthday to her!
Posted by leslie | July 5, 2007 7:43 AM
Posted on July 5, 2007 07:43
first of all, welcome back! It sounds like you all had an amazing time @ the cabin. :) the cardi looks amazing! I can't wait to see it on your daughter! :) I won???? :O Yahoooooooooo!!! Thanks for doing the contest!
Posted by rhoda | July 5, 2007 10:17 AM
Posted on July 5, 2007 10:17
Congratulations to the winner! It sounds like you had a great weekend at your cottage. Can't wait to see your shawl photo!
Posted by Debby | July 5, 2007 1:40 PM
Posted on July 5, 2007 13:40
The cardigan is so cute - very pretty. Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend!
Posted by Jeanne | July 6, 2007 3:38 AM
Posted on July 6, 2007 03:38
Very pretty cardi! :)
Posted by Karen | July 6, 2007 7:43 AM
Posted on July 6, 2007 07:43