See that new stash addition? This is my Wool of the Andes from www.knitpicks.com that I ordered to test out a few design theories. I won’t be posting pics because this is a design that, if it works, I’ll want to see about publishing/selling somewhere, but I will quite possibly vent about my progress. I haven’t felted any of the wool yet, but started swatching it last night (there’s a bright green skein missing from this photo) and it’s really soft. I’m using it double-strand, and I can’t see why it wouldn’t felt just as nicely as my favorite Patons Classic Wool Merino.

In other knitting news I’m LOVING having changed my knitting for the seasons. All my summer projects are small and all fit in my knitting bag/oversize purse. I’m still sneaking in progress on the baby outfit and even started my black mohair shrug. The only drawback to the shrug is that it sheds like crazy! I have to lint-brush myself after each knitting session.

If anyone does actually read this, I’m in need of pattern advice! I have 450m (140g) of Fleece Artist Goldilocks (silk, kid and nylon). The colors are stunning, reds with splashes of yellow and green. I need to make something with this, but I have no clue as to what. I’m not adverse to a poncho, but it would have to fit a 45″ bust and I don’t know if I have enough. Maybe I can knit it loose and airy? I definately can’t make a sweater, and I don’t think I have enough for a tshirt. I could probably make another shrug, but I don’t even know how comfortable I’ll feel wearing the first one. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, as I want to knit it and I want to knit it NOW!