I like stripes

I’ve mentioned before I don’t much like triangles.

Though I do like stripes.

I think I like them because they’re orderly, controlled, clean, minimalist … even the not-so-parallel-straight-stripes are cool.

the inside of my new pullover

I like other shapes too, but perhaps more on that another time.

Mmmmm silk

I may need an intervention. I have a developed a magnificent compulsion to buy (from DyeforYarn) and knit with mulberry silk yarn.

I’ve already shared the lovely dark blue silk shawl. Lately I’ve made another shawl, using a different pattern … this time in a more neutral silver and grey.

shawl

The specifics:

• Dye for Yarn 15ply mulberry silk in ‘Silver Ghost’ colour
• Dye for Yarn 8ply mulberry silk in ‘Dolphin in my Whirlpool’ colour
• ‘NoFa Shawl‘ by La Maison Rililie
• if you’re on Ravelry, check out my project here.

Next: not sure, maybe more socks or a light-weight pullover…

Next…

What better way to spend a rainy dark Saturday than to play creatively?
Indoors of course.

Yarn all ready to go for ‘Project Stripey Cardigan’.

velvet & sunset

Beautiful colours to brighten up the day.

Crochet … crochet like the wind

Obsessed may be a little too strong a word …
… but I’ve been absolutely loving comfort-crochet lately.

Presenting my new snuggle blanket.

new snuggle rug

The specifics:

• just like the blanket I made around the same time last year
• MadelineTosh Tosh Merino Light in ‘Fog‘ and ‘Dirty Panther‘ colours
• approximately 70hours of crochet meditation zen bliss
• if you’re on Ravelry, check out my project here

Sooooo snuggly.