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Still working my way through FOs. I know this can get a little old, and when I get back from touring with D, I’ll have some progress shots of what I’m actually working on. In the meantime…

Patterns: Razor Shell Neckwarmer (on Rav)

Yarn: Blue Sky Alpaca, Alpaca-Silk (2 skeins, held doubled)

Needles: US 7, 4.5 mm

Thoughts: First and foremost, all photo credit here belongs to the talented and wonderful Minty.  I was unable to attend the photoshoot due to ridiculous post-dissertation illness.  As has been documented by several others, a few of us knitters gathered in Philly for a little hang-out/cowl exchange.  I had the pleasure of knitting this cowl for the utterly imitable Ms. Frick (and let me tell you — knitting for Julie was some of the most intimidating knitting I have ever attempted!).  Fortunately, it seems to have been a success.  See how modeleque she looks?

The cowl itself is a great, mindless and lovely pattern.  It would work great with a worsted yarn, or a DK held doubled (my choice).  I might be knitting another.  Just maybe.

I’m majorly bummed that my not-quite-pneumonia and stupid graduation (Ha!) got in the way of meeting most of the ladies, but I expect my post-dissertation life will allow for future travel and future meetings.  Here’s to that!