Velvet

I'm working on some goodies for a wonderful friend in Montréal, Melanie. She requested a scarf, hat and mitten set to get through the cold, cold winters there. I had quite a hard time tracking the yarn down, but eventually, I found the right one. Malabrigo Chunky Merino in Velvet Grapes. It's a dream to work with and is a favorite... as I'm sure everyone has realized by now since four of my last projects have been made from this yarn.



I'm working on the scarf now. It's the same pattern I used for my Malabrigo scarf. It's such a simple stitch and is really wonderful.

I'm off to Ireland for my study abroad trip in 35 days. I'm very excited, but I am really worried about money. I have none left and my student loans got all screwed up for the spring semester which, in turn, screwed up my loans for the summer semester. I'm trying to get it worked out, but I don't think it's going to be resolved before I go. Ugh. It's stressful and irritating.

I have been walking quite a bit lately. I'm trying to loose the weight I gained after knee surgery. Today I walked with my friend (and former co-worker) Jen. We walked over 6 miles! It was quite an adventure. It was nice.

Found: Knitting Mojo

All it took was one evening of getting out of the house to knit. I spent all evening at Purl on Wednesday and found some yummy yarn to bring home.

Malabrigo Chunky in Pearl 36

It's so soft and pretty. I love it. I know why people go nuts over this yarn now. I just want to knit millions of things out of it.



I cast on for the Scrunchable scarf last night. It has quickly become my go to scarf pattern. It's reversible and very easy to memorize.



I finished up a hand towel for our bathroom last week or the week before.



It's actually the same stitch pattern at the scarf above. I told you I liked it.