Take a hike and shrug it off

I finished the shrug last night and got a lot of compliments on it at Kathy's PR function at Baird's Landing. That was a fun event. Ignore the ugly mug. That chest in the background is full of yarn !! hee hee ....


Kinda cute shrug Posted by Hello


Also, finished the Floral Mini Poncho. It needs blocking and fringe. Waiting for more yarn...



Floral Mini Poncho (sans fringe) Posted by Hello


Am going to start on the Irish Hiking Scarf. Very excited about that. Lots o cabling ...


The Irish hiking scarf... will I ever finish ?? Posted by Hello

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