Gnocchi

Gnocchi is a new yarn from Lana Grossa. It looks like a whole lot of Gnocchis strung together. The pompoms are like chenille. I started to make myself a scarf out of the black luxe last Friday night. It looks pretty good if I do say so myself. Then I started another one out of one of multi colours. The black one is 8 stitches, the multi is 6. Here's what they look like.

I'm putting fringe on the black one but think I'll leave the multi as is. I bought a new winter coat last week (to those who know me well, yes I am a coat slut. I love coats.) It is a deep amethyst colour with a black over collar so the colours in this will go very nicely with it.

I've been working on a cardigan for myself using Cascade 220 Heather colour 9336. It's an asymmetrical cardigan, fairly short, with a deep ribbing. I really like the pattern. I think I'll do another one out of our Organic Cloud Cotton.

I've almost finished the baby sweater for Dan's secretary. It's so cute. I made both hat sizes also. I finished the larger one and thought it was too large so I made the smaller one also. It looks more baby head sized. Anyway, I'll give her both. I'm sure the baby will grow into the larger one.

I'm only going for physio once a week now. My range of motion is good as is my gait. I still have some pain on the inside of the joint. I guess it's something I'll just have to live with. I'm wearing shoes today that have elastic across the instep. I can really feel pressure on the right one to the point that it is uncomfortable. Which is a total drag. Two of my favorite pair of shoes have elastic across the instep. Oh well, I'll just have to buy a new pair of shoes (and yes, I am a shoe slut also. My friends at Bell used to call me Imelda).

I still haven't been to check out the new McNally Robinson store here in Toronto. Maybe I'll do that tomorrow. I did order a copy of Mastering the Art of French Cooking from them to be sent to my sister for her 50th birthday. I was very impressed with the service. I received a personal email from their customer service thanking me for my order.

I can't believe my little sister is turning 50 this weekend. 50 isn't so bad, it's kind of liberating. Her husband and daughter are planning a surprise party for her. Don't think she'll be impressed but you never know.

Well, I'd better go. Have a great weekend and Happy Knitting!

Susan