I wrote last week that I started another project.  Truthfully, I wasn’t at all convinced that this one was going to stick.  I’m not even sure now.

All week I looked at my tiny Elfe WIP and said “eh”.  I didn’t touch it all week.

But then yesterday came and the gorgeous weather just begged for me to sit on the patio and knit.  The beautiful weather and great natural lighting were the perfect storm I needed.

I worked on Elfe a bit.

I have a couple stripes now and I like the color combo.  The surprise though is the shading in Victorian Village – I absolutely *love* it!  Look at those gorgeous subtle variations.  I felt the same way about the yarn for Sugar Maple and it became the first garment I finished in 2?  3?  years.

The other part that’s been fun is working on my first contiguous sleeve.  I’m at that awkward-to-photograph stage so it’s hard to tell but I’ve completed the shoulders and the setup rounds for the sleeve caps.  It’s too small to try on yet but it looks sleeve-ish so I’ll keep going.

I’m not ready to declare that this is *the* project to get me knitting but I am enjoying it.  Baby steps.

And in case you need a distraction, the Spring 2014 Twist Collective went up last night.  One of the best warm weather knitting issues I’ve seen in a long time.

I’ll catch you on the purl side…

Today’s latest is Elfe by Astrid Schramm.  It’s a simple, top-down top made with the contiguous method.  I’m excited to try it in a simple design.

My plan is to use TML in Black Currant and Neighborhood Fiber Company Rustic Fingering in Victorian Village.  I did a little photoshopping to see what I thought of the colors.  I think they work and will work will my wardrobe too.

I plan to make in between the S (36″) and the M (40″).  Reading through the pattern it looks pretty simple to adjust.  I know – famous last words.  But it’s a new day, there’s no snow in the forecast and I get to play with 2 of my favorite yarns.

I’ll catch you on the purl side…