We did have a good Easter break, I hope you did too. We saw family and friends, had days out, a posh lunch and a fiftieth wedding anniversary party. Toby really enjoyed his few days of respite over the 2 weeks and with him out of the house having fun I even had some time to knit. There was of course some bunny knitting but I also had the urge to work on something new.

I've really been missing having a one a day project on the go, a simple and uncomplicated something to slowly nurture in the quiet moments at the end of each day. I have been pondering crochet projects and I did make a tentative start on a cushion but I'm not finding crochet satisfying at the moment and I think I'm back in knit mode again. I sat for a while browsing on ravelry and flickr, musing through favourited projects and it occurred to me that although I've favourited lots of shawls I have never actually made one, so I think a shawl may be just the thing to fit the bill for my next one-a-day project.

I have picked out a pattern; Whippoorwill by Carina Spencer, my needles are primed and my chosen yarn has just arrived…

I've opted for Koigu's Painters Palette yarn in 'stone mix' and 'dark khaki'. Though I love the natural tones in both of these colourways, I'm not sure if this combination will work out so I also have some Madeline Tosh sock yarn which will play understudy to the khaki and step in if it's a little discordant. In view of the colours I think I shall call this project the 'Old Mossy Wall Shawl'.

I've wound my first skein and I'm all set. To begin with I'll work a few rows a day but once I'm on the long edge it will definitely be one a day – I'm not especially looking forward to those 300+ stitch rows!

This week saw both H and I laid low by the same virulent little lurgy that kept Amy off from school last week and as a consequence I feel as weak as a kitten today. Luckily for me I have lots of balls of wool to play with and cheer me up.

So I am sitting here stock-taking my stash and wistfully re-packing my precious but dwindling reserves of Rowan 4 ply cotton.

1. bloom, 2. cheeky, 3. boudoir, 4. orchid, 5. angel, 6. allure, 7. tutti frutti, 8. mandarine, 9. honeydew, 10. zest, 11. fresh, 12. cooking apple, 13. fennel, 14. monsoon, 15. sage, 16. ripple, 17. tear, 18. baby, 19. bluebell, 20. violet, 21. nightsky, 22. navy, 23. steel blue, 24. cobalt, 25. agean, 26. shale, 27. ardour, 28. aubergine, 29. violetta, 30. flirty, 31. provence, 32. bleached, 33. cream, 34. opaque

Luckily I've been able to track a little more of it down recently, thanks to some very nice people over on Ravelry, but in a few colours I'm down to my last precious ball and there are a few colours that I have never had the pleasure of getting my needles into!

It's such a shame that Rowan discontinued this lovely yarn. Hopefully one day they'll see the light and re-release it because in my opinion nothing comes close to it's pretty colours and soft handle and it is perfect for bunny clothing.

Talking of which, I'm off to cast on a little dress and knit myself better. Happy weekending all x

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PS: just to let you know, I've turned on a new comments thingy that lets me reply, which I will endeavour to do when time and Toby allow. So if you ask me a question, check back the next day and hopefully you'll see my answer.