Le Massif

A mitered placket.















Carefully bound facings:
















A grievous error in the form of a loop of yarn I failed to catch completely.


(But we'll just blame that on the cat.)

Without further ado, I give you:






Le Massif.

Don't know what the translation of Le Massif is. KJF? Can you help here?

Le Massif by Dale (dah LAY) of Norway design team
Knit Picks Telemark, 100% wool.

Do Not Open Until Next X-Mas

So...how are things?

I'm close to finishing this:



I've also placed an order for yarn to start my Christmas gifts for next year.

Because I've realized I can spread more love for less money if everyone just gets socks at Christmastime. Ski socks, yoga socks, dress socks, casual socks. Socks, socks, socks.

Remind me of this little delusion next December 23rd.

Something In The Water (But Not My Water)

My Norwegian Sweater is a chore. How do I know this? It's 49 degrees and rainy outside--perfect knitting weather--and I can't stand the thought of it.



I do have the desire to knit another baby sweater. For a girl this time. I even know the mother a little beyond Facebook, though we never kissed. I'm thinking Elizabeth Zimmermann's February Baby Sweater will do nicely (I've made it in coral here).



I'm begging you, my loyal readers, please don't think of it as betrayal. I'll go back to Norway soon. With a yarn color called "Fjord" it can't repulse me too much longer.

Fair warning--I'm also wondering if I should knit her this one too:


From Celtic Knits by Debbie Bliss