I started a very strict high-protein diet last week and, although I feel fine and not hungry, I also feel a little fuzzy-minded. I don’t think this is the diet, I think it’s because caffeine is restricted and I haven’t been fully awake for 7 days. Who was it who kept saying “La-di-dah, la-di-dah” all the time – if I had enough coffee I’d be able to think of it – well, that’s how I feel. So I won’t go on and on today because my typing seems to be pretty random – some words are so darn long! I know focus will come back but probably not in the next few minutes.
Luckily we have Marjorie Marinaccio’s projects to look at. She has been a knitting whiz this year so far, finishing three gorgeous projects and came in with (literally) a suitcase-full to show us:
This gorgeous cozy coat is made from Como, a retired wool/cashmere superbulky that Marjorie fell in love with as you’ll see. Great color for her, and the shawl collar, pockets, and roll-up cuffs are going to be so cozy in cold weather:
She also used Como for this pullover, which is such a great comfortable style for wearing anytime:
And this beauty, done in a gorgeous shade of Peruvia Quick, is her favorite:
And you can see why. Perfect fit, that beautiful cabled collar, and a wonderful color. Wasn’t it sweet of her to trundle all these sweaters in? A peach and a great knitter!
Look at the previous posts to see a really pretty little girl in a really pretty little shrug (my favorite pattern for a little girl – fast and really cute). Rebecca made it for her daughter, who loves it and is a great model. Also check out David’s Big Alfred sweater – I really want to see him wear this. He liked it so much he had Google translate it from Swedish to English so he could make it – I wonder how well Google did with knitting terms.
I got not much done this past week. I finished a little shawl from Stephen West but right now it looks all curly like a dried-up leaf, because I haven’t blocked it yet. I would probably get it half-blocked then get distracted or fall asleep on top of it. Surely by next week I will have adjusted, right?
Anyway, see you soon, I hope. If I’m napping, just wake me up…
Trish
