Crispy Noodle Knits and Quilts: Old stash, new stash, and tiles

Can't cast off without planning what to cast on next!

More Cherry Tree Hill supersock merino I had in my crystal bowl since Christmas. I really wanted to use this for something other than socks, so back to ravelry for more ideas. Here's what I found, the Forest Canopy Shawl by Susan Pierce Lawrence, using one skein of sockweight yarn! I love shawls, and I love one skein projects - a perfect match.

I may switch to metal needles, these bamboo points are not the greatest for working lace but I was so excited about starting I just grabbed what was handy. This is my first lace project and I'm liking it a whole lot. I keep playing with the knitted fabric and am thinking about how to block and pin this out. This shawl is worked from the top down, working towards 195 sts. It does require a lot of focus (for me) to keep the pattern. I have not inserted a life line yet which is recommended by many lace knitters, I will use satin floss for that job. The centre stitch is marked, and so far that is all I've needed. I have already learned the hard way that I should move up that centre marker every row or two. A small coil-less safety pin does a good job.

And for when I'm socialising, here's what I have to work on! I have been very curious about this yarn and finally get to try it. Dream in Colour's Smooshy, in Cocoa Kiss, recently puchased in a weak moment. Dark and manly colour, hmmm? There are some very nice subtle variations in colours which are not showing up well in this picture.

As for my non-knitting endeavours, I present my quilt block tile art! These pretty tiles with their natural imperfections caused me some grief in setting and grouting, but now they are well on their way to beautification. This simple nine patch block will be framed in a border of yellow and red cedar which is being made by Joe. The completed artwork will hang on a wall on my front porch. Can't wait!