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vanessarama ([personal profile] vanessarama) wrote2011-04-10 12:23 pm
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Mixed emotions

On the one hand, I am excited because of all the utter Merlin cast gorgeousness coming out of the Kapow! con today.

On the other hand, I am a bit grumpy because I have to fly to Sydney tonight (on a Sunday! How stupid was I when I organised that?) to give a workshop tomorrow.

And on the third hand, I am accomplished because knitting progressed well. This weekend was all about HATS.



I freaking LOVE this hat. It is so cuddly warm when I put it on - the extra space made by the slouchiness seems to capture and trap heat. The pattern is a freebie, Wurm (on Ravelry) (or direct PDF) and it's quick and easy - apart from checking whether I should be knitting or purling, I barely had to pay attention at all. The yarn is Sanguine Gryphon "Bugga Sock" in the colourway called "Archy and Mehitabel".



This is the Grace Lace Beret in 'Silky Merino', a silk/wool blend from Malabrigo. Colourway is Machu Pichu. I wish you could see how this yarn glows but it's difficult to capture.



Here's the silky glow as best as I can manage!