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I started the Dolores Park cowl in January this year. It got laid by the wayside but I was determined to finish it this weekend. And I love it!!! It’s simple, the pattern was well-written and turned out to be very chic.

A few days after I started Dolores, I went to Homegoods (love this store!!! ) and found Candace. I thought she’d be a great addition to showcase my knitted and crochet wearable items and I was right. I loved her Parisienne print and while I was debating if I should bring her home I got into conversation with an older Polish woman about sewing and crafting. Nothing like crafty related goods to start up a conversation!!!

So here’s Candace and Dolores! 🙂

Project Details:

Pattern Name: Dolores Park Cowl
Yarn Used: Knitpicks Swish Bulky in Saffron (137 yds) — colour has been discontinued. 1 skein.
Yardage Used: approx. 135 yds
Needles: 10 – 11
Techniques learned: Make 1 (between two knit stitches)

I used almost all of the yardage on this project and although one of my make 1 increases didn’t twist like it should, I still call this project a win!!!!! 🙂 It’s one of my YOP (Year of Projects) 2012 list; it’s good to be able to cross another one off. 🙂

when you start hearing things. At 4:00 am in the morning. About knitting!!!!

What do you do when you wake up at 4:00 am in the morning and the first thing you “hear” after you open your eyes is that you’re lazy with your knitting?!!! What?!!! Who me?!!!! So what if I haven’t picked up my needles or hooks for three weeks? Who said that?!!!! Gedoutta’ere?!!!

Trust me … I heard it plain as day. This is a true story. 😀

Whoever said that … in that “voice” … just so you know … I’m starting this Chalice blanket for my bff’s soon to arrive son tonight. He’s supposed to be here on July 8th so I have more than enough time to get it done.