Cool Link of the Week--Teeny Project Runway

It's time for a blog update, but since a report on the snail-paced progress I'm making on my Clapotis and February Sweater would be about as exciting as watching paint dry, I direct your attention over to Mason-Dixon Knitting where the ever-entertaining Ann and Kay are hosting Teeny Project Runway. Hurry up, voting closes tomorrow (Thursday) at 12:34pm. It's probably not fair to play favorites, but...well...mine's at left. If she was only sporting an Obama button, she would be perfection. I know, I know...back to my knitting.

EDITED TO UPDATE: She's a winner! Congrats to Jill (and Rhonda).

Clap on...

Late to the party as usual, I am embarking on the ubiquitous Clapotis (4,413 projects and counting on Ravelry). I'm using Grignasco Top Print, a sweet, soft DK weight alpaca which will hopefully make the long haul worth it. For those who, like me, appreciate a little hand-holding on even the most obvious of projects, soulknitting has come up with a most excellent spreadsheet to keep track of your progress. Also on the needles, an Elizabeth Zimmermann February Baby Sweater because...well, because it's February.

FO--Fidget

This easy little scarf thing goes by many names (one readymade version rendered in cashmere sells for $275). I used the One Sheep Hill's free pattern called Fidget, one skein of Bernat Felting Wool (color: geranium) acquired at Smiley's Yarn Sale, a size 10 needle, and four buttons from my mom's old stash. All told, I figure I got it done for under $5, even including my valued labor.