September 4th, 2007

Thank you for the lovely comments you left on yesterday's post; I'm glad you all think that I've got the balance right between personal and business content. It was especially nice to hear from some new commenters - the blog averages about 200 readers a day, but only a small number actually comment, which is a real shame, because reading my comments is one of the highlights of my day. I don't have the time to reply to comments individually, but please know that they mean a lot to me even if I don't respond in person. And for my lonely Blogger readers, you'll be pleased to know that I'm currently installing Wordpress, so the main Posh Yarn blog should have its own RSS feed soon.

Maybe it's just wishful thinking, but I'm sure there's an autumn tang in the air today. It's almost cool enough to justify lighting the woodstove.....but not quite. But I'm beginning to get all excited about my knitting projects again, a sure sign that the season is changing.

I've got two main projects on the go at the moment - the toe up knee socks in Emily Downpour, and Tony's Fair Isle sweater in Donegal Tweed. Progress is pretty good (by my slow standards) on both - I've turned the heel on the first sock, and am creeping up the leg:

By the way, I know some of you dislike toe up socks because the heel doesn't fit you well, but when I tried this sock on, it suited my foot perfectly, so I think this is going to be my default sock pattern from now on. Long socks = Dee heaven!

Progress on the sleeve of Tony's sweater is gratifyingly quick, because the yarn is so chunky. I do love Fair Isle. I want to knit myself a Fair Isle tank top sometime, probably in Laura, the new cashmerino yarn. But since this is supposed to be an anniversary present, and that will be on me before I know where I am, I'd better not think about new projects, but keep plugging away at this one.

So what about you? What are the autumn projects that you are currently getting excited about?