Intro Extraordinaire

So a little introduction to myself:

My name is Kathy. I'm a 25 year old Jersey girl engaged to a great man. I'll spare you the "he's the most wonderful guy ever!" since everyone thinks that about their own =) We're getting married on October 25th and I couldn't be more excited!

My wedding is actually what inspired me getting back to knitting (and my first foray into crochet last weekend). I started when I was 8 but until recently had never done anything but make scarves in garter stitch. Something about my lack of patience...

Since none of my bridesmaids will read this, it's safe for me to let on that I'm knitting a shawl for each of them (Lion Brand pattern "Ruffled Stole") in Patons Divine, color Soft Earth as part of their gift. It's a great bulky mohair blend that works up really quickly. Something about working the pattern in this yarn makes it seem like you could just fold it in half and use it as a scarf (dressed up or dressed down) so I'm hopeful that they'll be able to use them even if they don't need them on the day of. You just never know what October will be like in New Jersey these days!

I'll admit now that 7 full size shawls was a big project to take on when there are so many other wedding related items to be done, but I'm about halfway done now and it hasn't been so bad. Really, it's been my stress relief amidst all the craziness. We all know how THAT goes. Plus, I know they will really appreciate the time and effort I put into this, so that makes it worth it.

So really I don't know yet if this will be more crafting or wedding / personal, but if you continue reading I promise you it will always be "interesting"...

Thanks!
K(soon to be)E