Wow, it’s been ages since I last posted. I won’t bore you with the “life got in the way and here’s what I’ve been doing instead” stuff. I’ll just say that I work at my computer, and for the past few months I haven’t wanted to spend my free time in front of it too. But, there’s knitting to talk about, so let’s get crackin’!

First, last week I released my newest pattern: Claire’s Shawl. Here’s a pic:

I’m so happy with how it turned out. It started as the 2008 River Knits Mystery Shawl. It was so much fun watching everyone work through the pattern as the design slowly but surely emerged on their needles. I hope everyone was pleased with the end result.

I’m sitting here on the porch at my parents’ house, watching the kids swimming in the 3ft pool….and trying to decide if I want to work or knit. Maybe I’ll knit this afternoon and work all day tomorrow. I only brought one project to work on: a pair of socks using Panda Cotton in the College Prep colorway. This yarn is wonderful. It’s cool to the touch and just glides along, regardless of how hot it is. I think I’ve just convinded myself to knit….