12/12 in 2012: The March Shawl Must Be Green!

In thanks/reward for designing my hat, I received five glorious hanks of Manos del Uruguay Clasica in the colorway Forest Floor. I gave two away, but saved three for myself.

I knit Stephen West's Colonnade, a beautiful and fun knit on size 10 needles. I cast on on Monday, and finished it on Friday--just barely getting it done in March!

I love the columnar lace in the Forest Floor color--it makes me think of "A Midsummer Night's Dream," with the juxtaposition of Ancient Greece and the wilds of the forest.

This shawl has a very unique construction, which helps it sit firmly on the shoulders. In a 100% wool yarn, I will definitely be reaching for this all winter.

My Hat Design is Published!

Just about exactly 7 months ago, my beautiful pregnant sister cool posed for me in a hat I had designed. That hat has now been published--you can enjoy knitting it, if that's your thing! I really enjoyed doing this, and I hope more ideas pop into my head. I knit two of these hats, and they were quite fun to make and create. I love Manos and its fair trade yarn, and was happy to create using their medium.

A Published Knitter!

Remember when I blogged about designing a hat and having my lovely sister model it?

Well, my hat was one of the chosen designs! I'm going to be a published knitter (and I won some lovely Manos!) I'll have more info on where to find my pattern, Tweedledee and Tweedledum in a bit! Woo-hoo!