Traveling Woman

After putting my knitting needles down for a couple of months, I've finally cast on for a new project.  It's the Traveling Woman shawl by Liz Abinante.  The yarn is Neighborhood Fiber Company Studio Sock in colorway Old Town.  I actually bought this yarn in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia when we went to DC back in January of this year.  It's a beautiful, rich (but not too dark) red.  (My photo does not do it justice.)

I enjoy knitting lace a lot, and this will be my third shawl.  I've enjoyed taking some time away from knitting.  Now I think I'm coming back to it refreshed and ready for the fall knitting.

For those of you on Ravelry, here are a few things I'm planning to cast on this year:

Princess Mitts

Drops Yoke Cardigan

Chevron Market Bag

And if you're not on Ravelry (and you knit), why not!?  It's a great place.

A Change in Attitude

I'm starting fresh with a new blog, here. Sometimes it is easier to start with a clean slate. I'm leaving my old blog Lamplight and beginning a new start here.

I'm drawn more and more to cooking and gardening these days. I'm sure there will still be some sewing and knitting around here, just not as the main focus anymore. And of course, everyone I know is interested in helping the budget go further!

So, let's go!