Good morning! Here's the results of a weekend's knitting, fit in around soccer games and swimming events and other family activities. The photos are a little dark, because we are in a thick blanket of morning fog right now. My kids don't believe me when I tell them the sky will be blue and the sun will shine bright as soon as the fog burns off in half an hour. Flyingdales is a relaxing knit, one that can travel with me.

This is Blackwater Abbey Yarn, Bluestack.  I remember the first time I knit with it I was nervous about this yarn - it seemed so "crispy". This time I am relaxed, because I know that it will soften with wash and wear.  In fact, I wrote this when I made Halcyon Aran last February...

"At first I thought the yarn was rough, but now I am used to it, and it actually feels soft to me.  Isn't it strange how we adjust to the fibers we are working with?  I'm used to working it around the needles, turning it into cables, taking in all its lovely color variation, and I know I will miss it when the whole thing is done.  That is, unless I get me some more...After blocking...it became much lighter and drapier.  Photo left, an attempt to show how it softened and the fibers puffed up after blocking.  I have had a terrible time capturing the color - it is really a much deeper green/brown/blue mix."

It was fun to visit these old posts - who knew at the time that I would keep knitting new projects with this wonderful yarn.  I'm still having trouble capturing the color, though - this time a blue/grey/purple mix!

Comments

[Suzanne]

You amaze me with how productive you can be with your knitting while still managing a busy household and many kids' activities to attend. Sadly, I had a very slow knitting weekend. I am looking forward to having my husband take me on an overnight get away later this month, so I can sit and knit all day on a Saturday! What luxury! It beats a spa any day.

I love the pattern you are knitting.

[Beth S.]

You've been busy! Wow. It looks fantastic so far--great stitch definition, and the color is really rich. I predict you'll finish it in no time. :-)

[Lisa]

It is a quick knit! That color is stunning in this pattern. Even more beautiful than I imagined. Hurry up, I can't wait to see it!! :)

[Annie]

It looks beautiful! I have to say you are making my decision so easy for my next project. I've never heard anything negative about the BWA yarn, so I think it's time I dive into mine. Can't wait!

[Teresa C]

That is one popular cardi! I love it, yours will be great (as usual).

[jody]

GREAT progress! That yarn has such lovely color variations.

I haven't used BWA yet. I was hoping they were at Stitches so I could pick up a hank to try out but they weren't there this year.

After seeing your pic though I might just have to suck it up and order a single hank!

[Renada]

You truly ARE amazing!! It looks beautiful! I'm knitting (among other thngs) Son of Aran in Bracken, and I'm not sure if it's me, or the Denise needles, or the yarn, but I just cannot cable w/o a needle w/this project. Maybe it's not my time yet for this project. I'll just stand by and admire your handiwork!

[Kerstin]

See, experience makes all the difference! Now you can sit back and enjoy the knit. Ok, now I'm off to check your Harrisville link. I really like their selection of colors.

[Kathleen]

That color is just goregous! Looks really great Mary Beth.

[Stacie]

I really like the color of that yarn. So pretty!

[Melanie]

The stitch pattern looks fantastic with the crisp BWA!

[Kathy]

The pattern looks so great in that color. And you are knitting it up so quickly!