WIP: The Rockin' Edition

First, thank you Zonda for nominating me as a Rockin' Girl Blogger! I was so flattered to be nominated, especially by you!!

In turn, I'd like to nomimate a few bloggers that I love!

Discoknits - She sure can knit some FOs!! That alone amazes and motivates me at the same time! And she is always using such gorgeous yarns. If you are doing the TKGA Master Knitting Program, last month she started a few posts discussing her feedback from them too. Okay, and really, those two cutie boys of hers always make me smile!!

Stilaholic Nartian- Zonda nominated me partially because of my love for all things BMFA. Well, that's how I found Stilaholic's blog and why I love it. She has such drool-worthy, stunning projects and stash! She and Zonda......enablers the both of them! I'd nominate tapmouse too, but I have a sneaking suspicion that Stilaholic will!!!

So here is what is Rockin' lately in my project bag. Another Scarf that Rocks! aka the Chevron Scarf.

I wanted one to go with my fall wardrobe. I'm using Harlotty and January One, both in STR lightweight. I LOVE this combination. Talk about two Rockin' Girl Bloggers...their colorways make a nice combination, don't you think?

I'm ready to start the heel on the Starry Night Sock. I'll admit, this sock suffered a bit during Saturday's football game. Put it away at halftime to see if it would help the Irish turn it around.... it didn't (our household has some superstitions when it comes to wins and losses....however, I have a feeling it might be a long season).

A slightly bigger version of the Baby Hat that Rocks just in case the itty bitty one is too little for Little Guy.

And then we have Tuscany. In BMFA Posh yarn. I love this pattern, but I almost need to decide to only work on it exclusively for a bit if I'm going to make some serious headway. Maybe I should take a Turtlegirl approach to this (she soooo Rocks! She can whip out those projects like nobodies business!). This is actually quite a bit of progress considering I only worked on it on our NYC trip. It was the main project I worked on there and I felt like that helped. Easy pattern to memorize (of course, that was a few weeks ago, so now I'll have to get the swing of it again). I love the drape of the yarn and pattern together though.

And in sad news, Tomato has not been touched. In over six weeks!! Hopefully my sweater mojo will come back soon. Focus power!

Have a great week!!

xoxo Irishgirlieknits

Destash Flickr set.....you know you want some.....hehehehe

WIP: The Fall Edition

Based on my current knitting projects, I think I'm ready for fall. I cast on the Embossed Leaves socks last Saturday in anticipation for Sock-A-Month 4 KAL that starts today. This pattern is so addicting that I'm ready to turn the heel. I'm using the Koigu that Disco sent me and I absolutely love how squishy it is.

I didn't realize that Tuscany also involves some gorgeous leaves too until class on Sunday. I love this pattern already! I'm using Blue Moon Fiber Arts Posh in the Lunasea colorway that I bought from Purlescence a few weeks ago.

And of course while I was there this weekend for Amy's class, I couldn't resist purchasing STR Harlotty! Doesn't this colorway just scream FALL!

This is probably one of my favorite colors! Hurry up fall and get here.

And I just couldn't resist this picture of Bailey that I took on our walk tonight. She just stopped and stared away. Contemplating life? Or was it a bug she saw? Who knows.

Happy Knitting! xoxo Irishgirlieknits

Meet the Queen of Knitty!

What a fabulous way to spend a morning! Hanging out and taking a class from Amy Singer, author of No Sheep for You and Big Girl Knits, and more importantly, the woman responsible for one of my favorite things...Knitty!

Love the Tuscany Shawl! Amy is a fabulous teacher and the pattern is so much easier than I thought, especially when Amy explains it. And of course, how can you not be happy at Purlescence. Just a great day. Hope yours was just as fabulous.

Happy Knitting! xoxo Irishgirlieknits