Finis!

(Chelsea) I've finally got around to posting photos of my beautiful Breathless Shrug. :-) Named for the yarn I used (Shalimar Breathless), this is a modified version of the Shetland Shorty Wrap pattern. Wouldn't want to bore you with ALL the details, but basically with this shrug I took a pattern based on garter stitch and replaced all the garter stitch with ribbing, got rid of the tie in front and added pretty silver clasps. If you check out the pattern link above, you'll see what I mean. ;-) Anyway, it's kind of fun because on Ravelry I seem to be the only person that's modified this pattern that extensively. Most people actually follow patterns I guess. ;-) I knit this to go with one of my formal dresses and it matches perfectly. I'm very happy with it and excited that it turned out so nice for changing the pattern so much. 

Jonathan took these photos of course and he did an amazing job! I love that vine maple in the background. It is so pretty this time of year. 

Love the clasps. :-)

Now the goal is to finish my wineberry cardigan I started last spring. I put it aside over the summer and just last week picked it up again. Finished one sleeve last week and working on the next. After that I just have to seam all the pieces together and pick up about 500 stitches around for the collar ribbing (yikes!). Considering it's been worked on and off for about a year I will be happy to finally wear it! 

Also, I haven't gotten photos yet (need to buy some more toggles first), but I finished a pair of Tundra Slipper Boots for 'Lijah man. They are so cute on him! Will get photos soon. 

And finally, just a hint, but there's a new pattern in the works. I've got the yarn and design all ready so stay tuned for that over the next month or so!