Silk Garden Sock Log Cabin Blanket

I am working on a crochet log cabin blanket in Silk Garden Sock.. So far, so good!  The colours look great and the crocheting is easy. Above are 2 blocks folded up and stacked. 

Otherwise, I've been busy with work, interweb stuff. I will try and produce for so you can see more! :-

Open Cardigan

I finished my Open Cardigan last weekend, pockets and all!  It was really a runaway project, I started it as a little spring/summer thing but it had a will of it's own so I went with it (I guess it wanted to be something else).  The Araucania Patagonia (cotton) was great to work with, but I already knew that. It has a lot of drape so I was able too make a smaller size.

You may be surprised to know that this was the first time I have ever made pockets. Yup, I popped my pocket cherry. I wasn't avoiding them, it just never came up. They were easy, especially working top-down.  Although, I would categorize them in the realm of 'finishing' - I took my time with them to make sure they looked good. You can make it without pockets, I just thought it would be a nice thing in a big, comfy cardigan.

I am writing up the pattern, it'll be available soon. I want to double check the math, and I have to put in the pocket instructions.

Freebie Stitch Diva Cardie

Crazy Lace Cropped Cardie (one skein project)

I came across this great freebie this morning! Well, actually, it was in my inbox, so it is not really a skilled find. Anyway, it's a great little spring top! 

Summer Open Cardigan

Next in line is an Open Summer Cardigan (knitting pure & simple pattern 294) in Araucania Patagonia (colour 201).
My tension is quite a bit looser than the pattern's (12 sts/4", vs 14sts) and the yarn stretches so I am making the smallest size.
There are some very cute examples, like this one by 'two of six',

and this one by 'lrske' (I like the seed stitch)

imogen

Liane finished the Imogen Kit for the store this week and it worked out great! The colours are so pretty and the shape is just right. Me likey! :-)