Big purple hug

Back when I showed you the start of the white silk lace cardi I started, I mentioned that I also had another project on the go.

And considering the time of year, it's not a project you'd expect me to cast on. In fact, I didn't intend to cast on. I just printed out the pattern to save for later.

But I made the mistake of leaving the pattern out on the couch. Where I could see it, day after day... and well...

I'm through the first ball of yarn and the first half of a sleeve of Maeve.

Like I said. Not the type of thing one normally thinks of knitting in the heat of high summer... but I just couldn't resist. And hey... by the time I actually finish this, it might even be cool enough to wear it.  It will be perfect for winter though, just a giant, wooly, purple hug!

It's miles and miles of stockinette and garter, so it's definitely not a process knit for me. I'm hoping I can keep the end product in mind and not be bored to tears. The fact that it's worsted will make things a bit easier... and so will the several seasons of Dr. Who I have left to watch while I'm knitting....

Wish me luck!