I got some yarn mail yesterday - Malabrigo in Chesnut and my first ever pair of circular needles, purchased from Loop - all ready to knit myself up an Eternity cowl.
I wasted no time and balled that wool right up. So far it's only three attempts to cast on and knit the first row....
But I'm getting there with the help of of the dark stuff (you've got to love it when your choice of chocolate pick me up matches your project bag).
I'm feeling highly scatterbrained today so I'm definitely in need of a little burnt (yorkshire) toffee dark choco treat to get me through the next few rows.
Fancy a piece?
Oh yes please!
Posted by: Mary | 01/05/2012 at 12:16 PM
Ooh I must try that choccy with the toffee!
Posted by: maypole | 01/05/2012 at 01:23 PM
Aneela, it's so good to see you back at some knitting! Don't worry about having to frog back a few times, it's all part of it. At the end you'll have a lovely cowl, I made one last year and love mine.
When oh when are you going to show us Cherry Christmas previews? I've never been so excited for a Christmas line!
Posted by: Megan | 01/05/2012 at 01:25 PM
the best choccy treat there is! (imho!)
Posted by: Trudi | 01/05/2012 at 01:36 PM
Oooooh! the choccy looks yummy!
The knitting is coming on. Tip::If you have to undo a few rows pick up the stitches on a smaller needle http://itworksformeitmayworkforyou.blogspot.com/2011/07/unpicking-rows-of-knitting.html
Julie xxxxxxxxx
Posted by: Julie | 01/05/2012 at 01:40 PM
Love that color! You can do it!! :)
Also, super cute bag!
Posted by: Jeni | 01/05/2012 at 02:04 PM
That choco treat looks delicious and should help you through your knitting challenge. The knitting bag is adorable. Did you make it?
Posted by: Helen | 01/05/2012 at 02:05 PM
You're going to love wearing Malibrigo! Don't forget to double check that your round isn't twisted!
Posted by: Angie | 01/05/2012 at 02:46 PM
Oh I love that chocolate! And there just happens to be a bar of it in my cupboard...tempting! Your project bag is wonderful - just the thing to cheer you up after all that pulling out and re-knitting!
Posted by: Archie the wonder dog | 01/05/2012 at 03:19 PM
I love Malabrigo and I just finished my first Eternity cowl and am on my second now :) It is addicting! No worries about having to frog it, happens to me often. Practice makes perfect, right?
Posted by: Jaime | 01/05/2012 at 03:59 PM
Green & Blacks makes everything in life nicer!
Posted by: Susan | 01/05/2012 at 04:38 PM
Your knitting bag is just lovely and yes, I would like some chocolate please!
Posted by: Kaye Prince | 01/05/2012 at 06:01 PM
Love 'em both! ;p
Posted by: ina | 01/05/2012 at 07:22 PM
Good luck with the infinity cowl - I haven't plucked up the courage to try circular needles yet!
The chocolate is just too tempting :)
Posted by: WandaFish | 01/05/2012 at 09:36 PM
Love the knitting bag and the knitting! Love a cowl so cosy without the traily bits! Sometimes wear mine indoors too!
Posted by: Nicky | 01/05/2012 at 10:09 PM
All yummy!
Posted by: Flying Blind | 01/05/2012 at 10:57 PM
Choccy - yes please Aneela!! I have also just ordered some gorgeous yarn and some circular needles, although I am going for the honey cowl. The eternity is on my list though!!
Posted by: Michelle @ the quilted tortoise | 01/06/2012 at 10:02 AM
It all looks sooo very scrumptious, Aneela! My favourite is your project bag! It looks like an ever-so-yummy belgian praline!
Posted by: Ute | 01/07/2012 at 02:20 PM
I started drooling when I saw the color of the yarn, and then you had to go and show a pic of Green & Black's (sigh). I'd love a virtual piece--it's calorie free ;)
Posted by: Barb Colvin | 01/07/2012 at 02:37 PM
You're going to LOVE the new needles! Knitting in the round is Ab Fab (love the show too)! Socks....ARG! I have yet to be satisfied with a pair! Love the petals too!
Best,
Sheila
Posted by: Sheila Zachariae | 01/07/2012 at 02:52 PM
Love your knitting bag! Plus the choccy naturally... :-)
Posted by: rachel | 01/07/2012 at 11:42 PM
I was just looking at the Moda website and saw your new line, Cherry Christmas! Beautiful! Congrats!!!
Posted by: Leila | 01/08/2012 at 01:01 AM