Garden Trellis Shawl

The weekend is finally here and it is fantastic weather in NYC. In the seventies; perfect weather for shawls and sweaters in the evening. :-)
Speaking of shawls, I am crocheting the Garden Trellis Shawl by Lisa Neskrent. Last weekend on my trip to Purl I picked a lovely organic sage yarn. This pattern is very intricate and challenging to crochet.
As I have mentioned in earlier post I am learning to knit. It is finally clicking for me. I am knitting and purling right along. I am so looking forward to knitting socks and sweaters.

http://www.crochetgarden.com/

Blue Sky Alpacas 100% organic yarn at PURL NYC

OMG... I finally got a chance to go to "Purl" in the city. Purl is a tree hugger's fantasy. I spent way to much.
I made a special trip this past Sunday to pick up the most amazing Blue Sky Alpacas 100% organic yarn I needed for a project. I am making a set of washcloths using the Lisa Naskrent pattern in "Interweave crocheted gifts" Lisa always designs the most engaging patterns.



Blue Sky Alpacas organic yarn is so very pretty and luxurious. This yarn has no dye. The colors are naturally occurring shades in the cotton. That's so cool. This is going to work up beautifully. I will post pictures when I am done.


http://blueskyalpacas.com/yarn_detail.php?yarns_ID=7
photo courtesy of blue sky alpacas

My FIRST Grafton Fibers Hook!!!!

I am so excited.

I bought a Grafton Fibers hummingbirds "F" hook. Grafton Fibers is a family Vermont company owned by Linda and Tom Diak. http://graftonfibers.com/index.htm

My hook is a beautiful handmade creation. I can not wait until I purchase my next one!!

Photo courtesy of Gafton Fibers