Whip It

Two knew books I splurged on at my LYS recently...

Both fab books with some great patterns. First is Shetland Trader with almost every pattern being a must knit.  Check these out.

Second is the second of West Knits by Stephen West, the first I do own, and yes I have committed a knitting sin and have yet to cast on for a pattern for either book.  Not because I don't love or find any pattern interesting, just cause I've been all over the place knitting lately and just haven't got around to it.   But don't fret!  I will cast on at least one pattern from both books soon!

Stephen has such great patterns with unique style, I absolutely love them.  Just look at this hat!

And what's even nicer, he acknowledges the work of his test knitters, awesome all in itself.  8)

So to "Whip It" in celebration of the forthcoming Wednesday, hump day, (I laugh each time I say or hear that), here is my teeny-weensy beginnings of my new Homin Shawl from Shetland Trader, knit with Ella Rae yarn.  Ella Rae yarn, just absolutely luscious and gorgeous to knit with.

Tomorrow is TGIW for me, work week halfway done, thankfully.

Enjoy!

~Rocky