Baby, It's Cold Outside

Brrr. It's chilly. We're actually supposed to get "wintry mix" of ice, snow, and rain tonight, if you can believe the weather forecasters. Just in case, we have a load of firewood on the way. Last year, we had ice and lost the electricity which meant no heat except the fireplace. I hope that since we're planning ahead, we'll not really need the fireplace except for romantic atmosphere!

I've decided to do the Irish Hiking Scarf in alpaca. So far, I have one repeat completed and have started into the next repeat. The yarn is working up beautifully. The only thing I've noticed is that I have to knit with a tighter tension with this yarn and pattern, because I was getting ladders between my knit and purl sections. I started the scarf last night and frogged it because of that.

Have you seen the new Knitpicks catalog? Mine came today, and boy oh boy! They are featuring their label yarn, and it looks divine! The prices are excellent, too. I want to order two books from the catalog, Scarf Style and Last Minute Knitted Gifts. My dear enabling husband wanted to know if I didn't want to try some of the new yarn, too! It's no wonder I love that man!!

Daughter went back to school today and made it through the entire day!! I think she's on the mend now. She was fever free today, thank goodness.