Mama's got a brand new bag....

I am a utilitarian kind of gal, with a mean obsession with storage. So the other day, my DH and I were at our local general store and I found the coolest new bag for sock knitting. (imagine trumpets blaring):

It is marketed as a tool bag, but is perfect for sock knitting projects. It is made of canvas and so is sturdy, but lightweight, and has four pockets on each side to hold all of your sock DPNs. But wait! That's not all, folks! There are also 4 pockets on each side of the inside for all of your little notions. AND - it has a zip enclosure, with no velcro anywhere that could mess with your yarn.


I'm in love. It's roomy, but not too big to carry around, has places for everything, and is not too shabby looking. To top it off, it was only $10, people. Is it illegal to marry a tool bag? You can find it online here. It is a few bucks more than what I paid at my local Anderson's.

Next up, I finished Rogue. -ish. I still have to sew up the damn hems, but since I could wear it out in public in it's current state, I am calling it done. I will worry about hems at a later date, as the weather is in no way making this a viable clothing option currently.

Details:
Pattern: Rogue
Yarn: Jaeger Shetland Aran in Sage. I used about 7.5 balls for the large size.
Needles: Addis size 8
Mods: I added one extra cable repeat on the body to make it longer
Started: June 15, 2007
Finished: August 10, 2007
Issues: None...this was a great pattern. Well written, very detailed.

And finally, I started a new sweater:



It is Bless from the Cork Collection. I am using Rowan Cork in the Mouse color. Big needles, lofty yarn, and a relatively straight forward pattern. Just what I need.