Field trip to the knit shop

My first (seed-stitch) scarf is almost done - could probably finish it off tonight, but I'm going to be doing some writing on my other (professional) blog. I'll post pictures of my finished scarf of course! I put it on Drake last night and even though it's pink he looks pretty good in it.

So, it was time to get materials for Project #2. I talked to the lovely folks at Hilltop, where my advanced beginner class starts on Nov. 30. They suggested I do a scarf/hat set: I could work on the scarf now - and then tackle the hat as part of the class (which is what most people do for the class).

Here is the pattern I chose:

Hat and Scarf

It's in seeded rib stitch (mistake rib) which will be a little more challenging but still just knit and purl.

I'm kniting it in Karabella Aurora 8 - a beautiful worsted-weight merino wool - in the color Federal Blue. Oh, I love just feeling those soft little balls of yarn!

Aurora8 - Federal Blue

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I was so excited about my new project that I forgot to buy some point protectors - which was one of the main things I wanted to get. Guess I'll just have to make a return trip :-).