What else has been going on with the knitting and crafting front? Remember my Mabon yarn? Well, it’s finally turning into something.

A basic, simple basketweave scarf. It’s a great project to pick up when I’m feeling like I need a break from paying attention, and it shows off the color of the yarn wonderfully. Plus, I think a basket texture is a very harvest-y feel.

I’ve also got some secret projects happening. So, this is all I can show you…but there is lots of cackling and secret crafting happening behind the scenes!

On to my 2nd finished object of 2009! I actually finished this last week, but I didn’t have a chance to take pictures. And, honestly, the photo isn’t that great, because self-portraits taken at 6 am when you’re heading out the door are, as it turns out, not the best.

I love, love, love this scarf! I wish I could actually wear it today, but it’s supposed to be a lovely 67 degrees outside, so not really scarf weather. The yarn is Golden Chai from ArtFibers, and the lovelyy pattern is Kira K. Design’s Filigree Scarf.

It really is perfect–I can dress this up or down with jeans or nicer clothes, and the yarn is delicious to touch. I almost want it to cool down just so I can wear it….but then again, maybe not!

Tarot Card of the Day: Eight of Pentacles

Despite my best intentions, there are a few straggling FOs that didn’t get posted to the blog before the end of 2008.

My Lace Ribbon Scarf from Knitty in Classic Elite Aplaca Sox. This was a pretty quick knit, and is lots of fun to wear, though I only used 1 skein of yarn instead of the 2 recommended; I don’t think I could handle a super long scarf like that!

I also finished my purple monkey socks. These are Monkey by Cookie A, knit in Pagewood Farms yarn. I love this yarn!! It’s super sproingy and delicious to knit with.

And, now, on to new projects in 2009! Steph 2009 is all about project completion–and less startitis.

Tarot Card of the Day: Ace of Pentacles

Remember the door prize I won at the Kira K trunk show a few months  back?

It’s been calling to me ever since, but for once I was disciplined and stuck to my holiday knitting. So on Saturday when I shipped those boxes off, this was the first thing I cast on for!

The yarn is gorgeous, mixing several different shades of purple together, and it feels fabulous. The pattern is fantastic, too. It looks intricate and delicate, but is a simple two row repeat that was easy to memorize and work on (even when I’ve been doped on up on cold meds).  I can’t wait to finish this and wear it!

Tarot Card of the Day: Wheel of Fortune

In addition to my glorious orange yarn, I’ve been trying to finish up my Lace Ribbon scarf. It’s beautiful, though I’m going to stick to one skein–I think I’d strangle myself if I tried to wear an 80″ scarf. Plus, the orange Litha shawl is growing so fast that I can’t take it on BART anymore.

I’m so very close to the end. So very close. But I have this pesky little ball of yarn left that will. not. end.

Seriously. I swear this thing has been the same size for the past week, and I worked on this all weekend. I’m sure it will continue to appear like this, until suddenly I run out mid-row. Because that’s just how the Universe likes to taunt me.

Tarot Card of the Day: Queen of Swords

As it turns out, I am incapable of not starting new projects. I was feeling pretty down last week, and I wanted to knit something bright and cheerful (and portable).

So I cast on for the Lace Ribbon Scarf from the latest Knitty.

I’m using Classic Elite Aplaca Sox in Hot Pink, and I LOVE this colorway. It’s so bright and cheerful, and perfect for spring.

The yarn is amazingly soft too–I’m already hoping I can eek a respectable length scarf out of one skein, and then use the other for actual socks. I’d never want to take them off–this yarn is definitely one I’m going to want to use again (and again and again and…).

New Year’s is a time for resolutions. In the case of knitting, my goal for 2008 is to limit the amount of projects on the needles at one time, and knit my way through my stash.

Well, part of my stash at least.

As a first step towards this goal, I figured I’d take a look at what’s already on the needles. I was going to blog it all at once, but quickly realized that would be silly. Also, embarrassing.

Which brings me to today’s UFO:

My So-Called Scarf
Pattern: My So-Called Scarf from Sheep in the City
Yarn: Araucania Aysen
Needles: US11
Knit For: Myself
Status: Nearly finished with the first skein; probably won’t need all of the 2nd.