FO: Lichen Honey Cowl

Wow. It's April! And I have only one FO to show for 2011, thus far. The Honey Cowl.

I was in love with this pattern while knitting it. I mean, it really is comfort knitting at its best. Interesting enough to stick with, mindless enough to have a good conversation or watch a movie. And it kept going, and going, and going....I used two full skeins of Madelinetosh DK--colorway Lichen, on #8 needles.

I thought it was going to be a bit longer when draped as a single wrap, so next time I might just got up a needle size. The colors are fun, but the next one (yes, already planning a second!) will not be variegated. I don't have much to pair this with. But that's ok, we all need a "signature" piece every so often, don't we?

My "no new yarn" in 2011 resolution has remained in full force and effect, a fact of which I am immensely proud (and honestly, a little surprised). That being said, I haven't been knitting at all. We all go in and out of our knitting mojo, though, right? I always get worried when it happens for this long, though (it's been roundabout two months). Will it come back? What if it doesn't? What the hell am I going to do with all this yarn and these needles and this spinning wheel and this FIBER?!?!?! *sigh*

With spring around the corner (and I say that because it's been in the FORTIES this week) I think I'll be casting on (even though I shouldn't, with so many WIP's on the needles) for a two-tone shawl out of skeins I have been eyeing for months. Maybe some knitting eye candy will thrust me back into my knitting mojo. 

Time will tell. 

Comments

[mick]

I haven't been knitting, either. I started a lace shawl in January for some friends, and it has sucked the mojo out of me. First, it's a slog (and I found an error in the pattern). Second, I've been so busy and had some rough stuff going on, so I haven't even felt like knitting. Blurgh. It'll come back! The cowl looks lovely on you.

[Erica]

The cowl looks beautiful! Casting on for a new project always gets my knitting mojo back! :)

[Dianne]

gorgeous as always!! Sorry to hear of your yarn diet:)..You look fabulous and all of your FO's are most stunning!

[Miriam]

I recognize that last time I've been knitting was long time ago, when I was 14 I guess, but since then never do that. Maybe I'll have the courage and start a new piece :D

[Salmaan]

that cowl is awesome honey. You are truly an artist.

[Claudette Benavitch]

It is a lovely piece ! What a wonderful blend of colors. You have so many passions, that you do so well. I'm confident that your love for spinning, & the touch of yarn will call you. The work from your hands is delightful !