I hope so, because we have more to drool over. Check out this lovely piece from Crystal Palace Yarns (via Knitting Pattern Central, which means the pattern is free, free, free!):
I’m not sure it would flatter me, but I have a tall, skinny sister it would look great on. I love the way it mixes the classic (cables) with the more fashion-forward (shrug shaping, cables running horizontally instead of vertically). The yardage isn’t bad, either: 845 yards total of bulky-weight (U.S. 10.5 needles) yarn for the medium size.
I am delighted to report some actual completed knitting. I finished the first sock of the pair I started on Monday and am delighted with the fit. I like my socks snug, so instead of following the recommended dimensions for my foot size, I just measured a pair of comfortable store-bought socks and used those numbers. In theory, it’s a good inch shorter both in the foot and the leg than it should be, but in practice it’s just right. (Can you hear me? I’m saying that in my very best Goldilocks voice.)
Kitchenering that sock also gave me the confidence to pull out my poor, neglected Clementine Shawl as well. The two halves are now joined, ready for blocking, then a photo shoot.
By the way, for those of you who want to know, naughty Sparky was quite sensible in his choice of a sock yarn to wrap the neighborhood with: he choose a skein of KnitPicks Essential. Cost? Only $3.29.