Oh happy day!

My yarn arrived yesterday and so I was able to finish my Rogue last night. I love it!







But as fate would have it the sun is shining today and it looks like we are going to make it to double figures temperature wise. If only I had my Rogue during the last cold spell. Although I'm sure to still get plenty of wear out of it over the coming month.

SOTSIII Hint 2

I have finished Hint 2 of the SOTSIII. This shawl is giving me great pleasure so far. Its a lovely easy knit. And, as always, I love seeing the mystery gradually unfold. It keeps me guessing. I started off thinking about snow and now I'm thinking about falling leaves. Perhaps even a combination.

I've had some bad news regarding my Rogue. The extra yarn I've ordered is out of stock. I have to wait for them to process some more and thus I have no idea how long that will take. Sigh, so near and yet so far.

A stumble at the final hurdle

Looks like I'm out of the race. Last night, with a mere 48 rows to go, I ran out of yarn. Can you believe the luck? I was on my second sleeve of my Rogue when this disaster struck. I've ordered another ball but I can't see it getting here before the weekend. I thought I would be finished by today and had already pictured myself wearing my Rogue on Thursday (snow predicted again)!)>

Oh well, as consolation I think I will cast on for the Secret of the Stole III today.

Ravelympic progress

I'm participating in the cable steeplechase in the Ravelympics. I managed to cast on my Rogue on Saturday morning and ever since I've been snatching knitting time wherever possible.

Here is a side view:



Last night I got to this point:



I've almost finished the left side of the neck and I'm about to rejoin for the right side.

This jumper is knitting up really quickly. Maybe it only feels that way to me because it's been a long time since I've knitted a larger project on large needles and a chunky yarn. For this project I'm using 4 mm needles and Bendigo Woollen Mills Rustic 12 ply.

We are experiencing a really cold spell of weather at the moment so with any luck I'll get the jumper done in time to ward of the chill.