Topsy Turvy FO Friday

I thought I would be sharing my finished Marin shawl today since I am so close to being done! However, I ran out of yarn (doh!) and have to wait for my order to arrive before I can get back to work. If only this had happened before I posted my only shareable FO earlier this week, the Berlin Cowl, which also happens to be my latest design in Baah yarn! Perhaps I should share some of my WIPs today since I posted my only FO on WIP Wednesday?!

Alas, the only WIP I can safely blog about is one that I started over the weekend with some handspun yarn. I needed something simple to knit at the bar, so a chunky garter project on size 13 needles seemed like the obvious choice. I'm planning to make a rather long scarf which has buttonholes on one end, allowing me to convert it into a long cowl if I'm in the mood. I'm using the hand-dyed Falkland handspun I made during Spinzilla earlier this year, and it's delightful to work with.

Incidentally, there is a Craftsy Yarn Flash Sale now through 12/16 which you might want to check out! I myself am trying to resist, but there are some great deals and this is the last chance to order for Christmas delivery!

Thanks for stopping by this week - for FO Friday inspiration, visit the Tami's Amis blog.

Have a crafty weekend!

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