August 2018

Time pretty much got away from me this month. We had a tragic family event that I imagine is going to take a good long while to process. 

Here is what I did get done, this is an Arika Cowl by Jane Richmond. I was really drawn to this item, but I will admit that I did not pair the yarn well with the pattern, I think the yarn I used works excellent for colourwork and thick fisherman's sweaters, maybe not so much for a garment meant to hang around the neck and have lovely tassles that move freely. I used 
Ístex Álafosslopi becuase the colour, called Orchid, sucked me in, but it ultimately this loosely plied Icelandic wool was the wrong choice of yarn.

That's it - Happy crafting! Nic ♥