Great news- I think I have finally achieved gauge for the beautiful yarn I was gifted at Chrismas from the lovely Barbara and John Olin. I’ve been looking for the perfect garment, a simple silhouette that would compliment this silk mohair blend without being too fussy, too complicated or something I would never wear in a million years.

Best of all, I’ve achieved gauge- which means I can finally get started on this lovely top. It was designed to be knit in cotton, so I have some minor concerns about using the Silk Rhapsody, however the drape and stretch of the swatch of the fabric is quite pretty, so I’m optimistic that the results will be nice.

Look how pretty!

Also this week, I’ve finished my first pair of socks!

Let’s see, what else. OH! I entered the Interweave poetry contest with this Haiku. The first prize is your poem knit into a pair of mittens, how cool is that?

Alas, I must work on my taxes now- feh. I figure I’m thirty years old so my mom shouldn’t be helping me with my taxes any more- adulthood and all. Maybe I’ll reward myself later and dye some sock yarn with kool aid. FUN!