New Tools

Oh how fun new knitting tools can be! Whether it's a new measuring tape that looks like a chicken or turtle (my favorites), funky stitch markers, a new notions bag, or something else, knitting notions and tools are lots of fun and can renew your interest in a project by simply being something fun to look at. 

I love to keep organized with fun bags and small plastic containers for all of my markers. I have several project bags of various sizes, markers with birds and lady bugs, and I've felted a large bag to carry my precious knitting from place to place. 

This year, I've just received a very special birthday gift from my parents. They knew I was getting more into knitting but they had no idea the depths of my "obsession." On a recent visit, I had a little show and tell of the projects I've completed since their last visit. Needless to say, they were surprised that I had accomplished so much and certainly impressed with how much better a knitter I've become. It actually brought tears to my Dad's eyes as he spoke of his mother knitting many years ago. I was very close with my late grandmother, but she had given up on knitting many years prior to me picking up a set of needles. She favored cross stitch later in her life until she wasn't able to do it anymore. When they saw my passion and skill, they bought me a very special gift: a set of Lantern Moon interchangeable rosewood needles! How lucky can a girl get? I'm so excited and I immediately cast on a new project with my smooth, beautiful new needles! 

This new project is the Standing Stones cowl by Andee on Ravelry. I'm using Cascade Venizia worsted yarn in Winterfresh. This picture doesn't do the color justice. I will work on a better photo!

I love this project, the yarn is beautiful, as always with Cascade Yarns, and the needles are amazing! Lucky me!