And it's screaming for something lighter! Although my progress on the Aran Afghan is steadily moving forward, and Sean's black and gold afghan is coming along nicely, there is a yearning from within for cottons and bamboo! I found a handsome sweater in an old Interweave magazine (Summer 2008) that Sean really liked. After trying to find the yarn locally and failing, I tried a few other types to see if there was something I could substitute and be happy with. Having worked with bamboo before and knowing how it lends itself to a luxurious drape, I cut my losses and ordered the yarn on-line. I figured that if my 16 year old son is asking me to knit "that sweater" for him, my chances of him wearing it are much greater if it turns out just like "that sweater!" I was amazed that my Thursday evening order arrived early on Saturday and he loved the yarn so 'yeah Mom!'
Meaghan also picked out a cute little summery-lacey long sleeved-t in a Verbena magazine and I found a great Debbie Bliss Bamboo Merino to use in a buttery yellow. She's so excited and I've just created my first chart...the one in the magazine was so tiny! I'm so happy to have something summery to knit in between my wool projects. I am itching for Spring and Summer and cannot wait to spend more days in the sunshine. For now, I'll have to settle for knitting in sunshiney-yellow!
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