Two current projects going right now – Melville, and a new shawl. Melville is moving along really well. I am 2/3 of the way through the colorwork now, so making good progress. I love the contrast between the dark and light colors, and the fabric is so soft. This will be great to wear in cooler weather!

Also, I know it’s the wrong kind of whale. When I bought the pattern I considered recharting it to have a sperm whale, but then that seemed like a lot of work. So here we are! Anyway, it’s turning out well and it’s an enjoyable knit.

The other thing I’m working on is the Worst Witch shawl, designed by Vanessa Ewing of Cape May Fibers and using a miniskein kit created for the pattern. I treated myself to the box set last year, and I’m glad I did! Some really vibrant colors, and the design is complicated enough to be interesting, but not too much. Fun knit!

Vanessa just put this year’s Autumn/Halloween box up for pre-order. It’s Poe themed, so mine is already ordered. Cannot resist! Also, I’ve gotten quite a few kits from her over the years and always been happy with her yarn.

Do you tend to buy from the same dyers/designers, or prefer to buy from lots of different creators?