Having finished two projects put me right in the whats next mode – actually I started poking around ravelry as soon as I saw the completion of my projects within close reach. I came across a project that I just had to do – the Water Garden Shrug by Jane Thornley. There were a lot of things that really appealed to me about this project. First of all it was not a short little shrug its more like a cardigan in length which opens it up to all sorts of wardrobe possibilities. Second of all it was a perfect chance to dive into my stash and get at the some of the art yarns beaded silks that I had purchased.
I headed off to Black Sheep Knitting in Needham and reveled in their shared enthusiasm as we pulled every crazy purple and blue we could find out to see what would go with what. Can I just say once again how much these women rock my knitting world. It was like planning out a big canvas of art – which fiber would go well with what, and next to what, which needed to be mixed together, which would go well on their own. I was the kid in the candy store. It was the yarn purchase that dreams are made of!
The makings of my water garden shurg
So the last two projects were more about the stitches – this one is more about the textures and colors and truly its a knitting blast. It’s knitting up pretty quickly – I even found a few more yarns in my stash that I can bring in if I feel like it. There’s no way to get bored with it either – because you’re never using the same fiber long enough.
I’ve got one “sleeve” completed and am now working on the back –
How much fun is this:
Truly this project is a fiberholics dream!