And that's a Wrap!

It's nearing the end of 2014 (at least in my time zone).  As is the case every year, it has it's challenges and its triumphs.  I did manage to run TWO half marathons, get within sight of goal health numbers, and my children are still alive (and healthy!).  And even with all that, there were definitely hurdles.  Work, home and school schedules are in constant competition to see which will cause something to break.  I definitely fought with major apathy the last few months.  I'm definitely going to try and turn that around.  New year, new start and all that worn out cliché. 

 

And with that "verbose" philosophical drivel on the end of the year; start of a new, here are some pictures of some things I managed to make in my "funk."

I made this scarf/wrap/cowl--whatever--from a kidsilk yarn.  Oh. My. Goodness.  It is so incredibly soft and so light.  Unfortunately, first attempt with lace-weight yearn  meant I didn't get the gauging right on this.  It should be able to wrap more than once, but oh well. 

I also made a couple scarves from balls from a mystery pack. The top should have been longer, but it was all I had.  It is a sort of bias and really is unfortunate not to have more of this yarn.  The second was from a ribbon yarn.  I adjusted the pattern so it wouldn't be as wide.  In both cases, I gave them to my oldest to give as gifts.  She gave them to her amiga and her amiga's sister. 

 



And this....FINALLY!...is my Passi Shawl.  I bought this kit the weekend of the Pittsburgh Marathon (my sub-30:00 PR for a 5K and fun relay).  I started it around Thanksgiving.  It was the first time I knit in the side of rows and first time crochet binding.  I did LOTS of "un-knitting" due to the pattern.  Lots of increases and decreases.  It's hard to see the detail here, but I'll try to take better pics once I weave in the ends and block it. 

And with that...the end.  Goodbye 2014 and best of luck for 2015!