Well, it's almost December, it's getting pretty chilly, and I've been knitting accordingly. I'm happy to say that I've started Brad's sweater! I don't think it's the sweater he thought he was going to get; what with the "Detroit Red Wings" logo and all, but I know he'll love the one I have decided to make. It's "Cobblestone" from the Fall 2007 Interweave issue.

This is the first time I've used circular needles. In the past, I've always converted the patterns requiring circular needles to accomodate straight needles. I decided, this time, to follow the pattern as such and I'm glad I did. So far, so good! I'm about 6" away from finishing the body and the circulars are remarkably easy to use!

Here's a picture of my progress so far...

I'm using Briggs & Little Regal 2 ply wool in Fir Green; Brad's choice!

This is a picture of a felted lunch bag I knit as a gift for my mom-in-law, Judy, for her birthday earlier this month. The bottom of the bag is great because it sits flat; it's knit as a 5 sts cast-on, with a steady series of increases. A couple of rows of reversed stitches create the ridge that forms the beginning bag's body and the handles are made with simple cast-offs and cast-back-on-agains. I will definately knit this bag again!