Daybreak

Daybreak – my first finished project of the year is off the needles!

The important details – Ball and Skein Glissade, a heavenly 50/50 merino/silk blend (my favorite!) in Sugar Plum and Nickel and Dime, 1 skein of each (I only used about 2/3 of the Sugar Plum and ran just short of the Nickel and Dime for the last edging repeat, so I stopped one shy), size 4 needles, started in September and finished on the holiday yesterday.  I did the largest size – it is generous (Jane the dress form being true to my size), so it will drape to about my waste and wrap nicely around the neck.  Even the though the pattern recommends a heavy duty blocking with wires or lots of pins, I simply gave it a good long soak in Eucalan and warm water and layed it out on my blocking mat to dry overnight – no fuss needed.  I’m in love with it – I can’t wait to wear it later this week with a pair of jeans, my favorite wintery heels and a simple black sweater.