Knitting on Impulse

O's, both F'd and IP

The Cobblestone, sporting 2 sleeves and a body, ready for the Great Joining:

The Lost Lake scarf, inspired by and named for, one of my favorite Whistler lakes.  I love love love this scarf and have decided, against all economic good sense, to keep it for myself.  (Actually, I justified it to Rob by reasoning that wearing something this nice around town would be good advertising.) It really deserves a proper photo shoot of its own - one of these days.  Maybe layered with the finished Cobblestone.

A shawl pin I came up with yesterday morning and am inordinately pleased with:

Pics of yesterday's dyeing results to follow tomorrow, once they're dry.  (Black silk is actually rather attractive, even if a solid does feel a wee bit like cheating!)

Shawl Pins V. 2

These are such fun to create, playing with line and form.  I have also begun to research ancient forms of clasp, such as the fibula, which is particularly useful for gathering multiple folds into a small space.  More are in the works once February's events are finished.

The specs:

All pins are individually handcrafted of solid sterling silver.  Prices are quoted in Canadian dollars.

1)  Dimensions: 1 1/2" x 1 1/4.  Price:  $35

2) Dimensions: 2 1/2" x 1 1/2 ".  Price: $45 

3)  Dimensions: 2 1/2" long.   Price: $45

Shipping: is actual cost, based on location.  Generally runs in the $11-14 range to Canada and the US, a little more internationally - includes insurance and package tracking.

To order: email me at ruthrob1ATwhooshnetDOTcom (substitute @ for AT and . for DOT).  I will need your location and postal code to calculate shipping, following which I will send you a Paypal invoice for the total.

10% of the sales profits will be donated to MSF (Medecins Sans Frontieres), and the numbers submitted to Knitters Without Borders.