It's All About the Color

I am loving this Clinton Cowl. It's one of those potato-chip knits where you just want to get to the next color change:

This project is helping me improve my speed on two-color knitting -- not that I'll ever be near fast. I have given up on the ideal two-handed style; I just can't knit with my left hand. Instead I've developed my own quirky style, which would surely disgust Alice Starmore. But it works for me and I'm OK with the speed.

The cowl seems like it's kind of a weird size, but I won't be able to tell until I finish and block it, so I'm not worrying about it yet!

Today is my family's official Hanukkah celebration. I loved having all eight days when my children lived at home, but now that isn't going to happen. They both had finals for the first few days, and Rachel was in Miami until hers were done. However, both of them, and my parents, will be here later today for latkes, candles, and gifts!

Not So Hard

I think I bought the pattern and yarn for the Clinton Cowl a few years ago. It's a Borroco pattern and the yarn is Berroco Vintage. When I bought it, I was worried it was too hard for me, which is probably why it sat around for so long, just languishing in my stash.

Something -- I don't know what -- inspired me to dig it out (which wasn't all that easy as I have my stash stowed away all over the house). I started knitting and -- it's not so hard after all!

It's a simple Fair Isle pattern, with stripes that spiral. There are 8 colors in all, so it shouldn't be a boring knit.

I've started the third season of the Killing, so I can see this cowl just flying off the needles.

And the week is flying by -- just two more days until winter break! I can't wait to do nothing but read and knit! And make cookies, of course.