Yarn Along

This week I cast on for a new project - despite the fact that the socks are still on the go! Oh my, why do I keep starting a new pair of socks when they struggle to hold my interest? Perhaps because they feel so nice :o)

I have had my heart set on making Shalom for a little while now. I have been inspired by the many woman who link up at Yarn Along who have knitted this cardigan. I don't usually have a huge amount of success with knitting up cardies for myself but have figured out why. I usually ignore the whole gauge thing - duh! Why would I do that? I don't know - but I have. Not this time. I am determined to get it right as there are many lovely knits on my Ravelry list at the moment.

My yarn arrived on Friday. I chose Drops Andes. I really wanted to use lovely yarn for this project and was thrilled to see that Wool Warehouse is running a special on their Drops yarn. I bought two colours - Light Grey Green and Heather. It feels heavenly! So soft and warm. It is going to be perfect for those cool autumn days. I bought some really cute buttons while I was about it...

aren't they just adorable?

I am loving this project so far. I love how quickly it knits up. I might end up making another - but with long sleeves. But we shall see how this one turns out first. I really am a bit nervous due to my lack of success in the past.

Reading: In the Left Behind series I have reached book number 9 - 'Desecration'. These books are a riveting read and once again I find it hard to tear myself away. Another book that I have just taken out of the library is 'Agatha Raisin and the Vicious Vet' by M.C Beeton. These books are always a light read and alternate well with my 'heavier' read of the Left Behind books.

Joining Ginny over at Small Things for today's Yarn Along