FO: Pisgah

This past weekend I was able to finish up the lacy, spring/summer scarf I was working on. The pattern, which I have named Pisgah, is simple and beautiful - I could have been done in just a couple of weeks if I hadn't gotten the 'itis. This is my last week of work, and this will be gifted to the lead teacher I've been working with. She's been a wonderful mentor, and a great friend - couldn't have asked for a better match!

While the scarf turned out fairly wide, by adding one more repeat, I could have made a nice stole. I'm thinking about making another one for myself like that - I love having big comfy knits to wrap around me!

The yarn I used was Araucania Ulmo cotton. I got it on clearance a few years back, and I really enjoyed knitting with it. The cotton makes it perfect for spring and summer and gives it a nice drape.

{ravelry page}

Isn't my mom such a wonderful model? She didn't want to show her face, but she's still beautiful! I'm thinking about releasing a pattern for this, but can't decide... any thoughts?

2KCBWDAY6 - Something to Aspire To

Day 6: Is there a pattern or skill that you don't yet feel ready to tackle but which you hope to tackle in the future, near or distant?

There's not really a pattern that I'm dying to make, but don't think I can. I feel like I'm at the point in my knitting where I can look at almost any pattern and think to myself, "yeah, I can make that.". A skill I need to work on though is designing. So far, all of my designs have been pretty basic - cowls, scarves, hats and fingerless mitts, and it's time to branch out. 

{my edgemont hat design}

I have a notebook full of sketches of sweaters, cardigans, and even a coat - it's time to act on them. I'm about to start designing my first garment, and I will admit, I'm a little nervous. I know it's mostly all about the math, which I totally love, but I'm still a bit intimidated. I have a feeling once I get going, it won't be as difficult as I think, but it's taking that first step that's stressing me out. Just gotta keep telling myself I can do it, right? Because without confidence, we can't do anything!