As we all know, my struggle is with follow through.

So far so good though.

I’m done with the ribbing. Miles of 1×1 of ribbing.

And then the short rows with cabling on the WS rows.

Did you hear me?  WITH CABLING ON WRONG SIDE ROWS.

Then we have the adjustments to remove a bit of the cabling on the front. Because we all know I can’t leave well enough alone.

And so far? Total, unabashed love for this pattern.

And what rock have I been under that this is my first introduction to Annamária Ötvös patterns? This is one of the best patterns I’ve used in a very long time. It’s complex and she’s thought it out in great detail. And bonus – it comes in 10 sizes. Given the amount of detail in the pattern that’s a lot of work.

I’m very impressed.

And so of course, I’ve already started looking at more of her patterns. A couple more faves for the future…

Tatu – fun stitch pattern and less than 2 skeins of single ply fingering.  As if I needed any more excuses for single ply fingering.

Gaufres – a removable cowl. Genius.

Prelude – this looks like a simple, versatile, well-fitting pullover in a great gauge.  Hello  single ply fingering.

I know. I’m never satisfied with what I have on the needles.

I’ll catch you on the purl side.

Some of you probably remember cast on mania from last year. While on my May vacation I started 5 new projects. It was a ton of fun and I even got a couple FOs out of the deal – the Sweet Dreams Shawl and Paul’s 2012 socks.

With all the yarn buying around these parts lately combined with this year’s vacation – I’ve decided to do another Cast On Mania. I have the yarn, I’m chomping at the bit to cast on all the things and oh yeah – it’s my vacation and I want to.  (dangling participle be damned)

I’ve bought enough yarn for at least 10 projects recently and I have most of my 2012 Rhinebeck yarn in the stash too. There’s no shortage of possibilities. Here are a few. And yes I did pack all that yarn and bring it to the hotel.  Full disclosure – this is only half of what I brought.  Gotta love car trips – no worries about baggage or weight limits.

Don’t look at me that way. You do it too.

I’ve already started a couple of the projects and I’ll be back tomorrow to share my first one. I’m such a tease.

Oh and if you’re reading this in your blog reader, click on the post to stop by the site. The old blog got a little facelift this past week.  Let me know if you see anything funky.

I’ll catch you on the purl side.