The first one is a simple slouchy rib hat using two strands of Berroco Ultra Alpaca held together and number 11 needles...in grey.
The second project is my long wished for rustic Sontag style shawl...in grey.
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Grey seems to be my go-to color for this time of year. Its calm soothing undertones seem to fit my need for some sensory relaxation right now. I love the hustle and bustle of the holidays, the cheerful decorations and music, but sometimes a little grey is a good thing.
(linking up to WIP Wednesday over at Tami's)
Aww, poor reindeer ; )
ReplyDeleteI think a good gray is one of the hardest yarn colours to find. There was recently a thread on ravelry about the people who have the best projects in neutral colours. They were gorgeous! There is something so relaxing about neutrals. I'm looking forward to seeing your finished shawl. It's looking beautiful.
I totally agree- perhaps that's why I ended up buying 2 grey tops last time I went shopping. Hmmmm.
ReplyDeletemy favorite color!!! :)
ReplyDeleteIt's good to see I'm not alone in the love of grey at the moment. I thought there was something wrong with me!
ReplyDeleteHad to look up Sontag style shawl and you now have my attention! Are you creating your own pattern? Grey is one of my favorite go to neutrals especially since my DH has issued a moratorium on my purchasing my previous favorite go to color...black. You can get some reaaaallllly dark grey things and I still get to say, but it's not technically black!!!
ReplyDeleteThere is something soothing in the color grey. I have never sought it out for knitting, but can see how lovely it makes up. Love the shawl!
ReplyDeletePoor reindeer! I hope he's in for some surgery?
ReplyDeleteI would say A LOT of gray is a good thing! Beautiful WIPs....
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stuff! I thought it was just me -- I've been adding to my Rav queue lately and *everything* is grey. It's a revolution! Or something. Hope you enjoyed your day!
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