Someting New

I have been participating in a few swap groups on Ravelry. Swapping has been a fun way to use up stash yarn and meet people from all over.

Most recently I participated in a Spring Equinox swap, which gave me a chance to knit something other than cowls and shawls. I just mailed off the package to my swap partner this morning, so you'll have to wait until next week for a picture!

I also received my package today:



It's a different style of hat than I normally wear, but I'm enjoying it. And, since I live in Portland, I love that my swap partner "put a bird on it." A good reminder to try something new and experiment with new styles.

What have you tried recently that was new to you?

Short update

I'm trying not to neglect the blog, so I figured it was time for an update!
Sock Knitting Class - I finished my first sock at the end of the third class :) It was nice to have enough time to go through the whole process during the three weeks. The second sock went pretty quickly, since I had already learned the techniques with the first sock. Still need to take pictures, but hoping to post more soon...

Phat Fiber Swaps - So half the fun of the phat fiber box was swapping for different samples! All of my swaps went well, and I got some fun yarn samples (and I think everyone is enjoying the fiber samples I sent them). I'm almost done with a pair of fingerless gloves using three different sample yarns. Hoping to update on that later in the week.
and, it's almost time for the May Phat Fiber box to go on sale...

Also need to go shopping for the Gemini Birthday Swap. I've done some window-shopping, but it's getting to be time to decide. Luckily my swappee has a birthday in June, so I still have a little time. Also waiting patiently for my package to arrive...

Okay, this update is getting longer than I intended, so it's probably time to do some studying. Also planning to make some lemon poppyseed mini muffins to take to practicum tomorrow :)