A few minutes

I have a few minutes and I'm thinking of it, so I figured I would tell you what's on the needles.

Project #1: Cardigan, made up as I go
I scored some Elsebeth Lavold Eucool for half price at Coastal Yarns in Cannon Beach. Picked up 7 balls in a very dark brown, enough to make a sweater in my size, thanks to the amazing yardage. I started a cardigan, not really knowing what it was going to look like. The back is plain stockinette; for the fronts (V neck), I chose a simple lace pattern to border the button bands. I have the back, one front complete and the other is almost done. I should block soon - and possibly photo (now there's a crazy idea for me).

Project #2: Fair-isle pullover from recent (latest?) Debbie Bliss magazine.
It's number 3 in the mag and I'm substituting Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light (maroon and white) for the DB Rialto 4-ply (black and white). It may turn out a little smaller, but I think that's ok (in width anyway). I also converted it to work in the round so I don't have to purl in fairisle - I'm just not capable. Realizing I should have put in some fakey seem stitches, as the side that marks the change in rounds is a little funky looking. Cest la vie. I really enjoy fairisle, even though it's slow - it's fun to see the color patterns emerge.

Mercy Corps fund update

Pretty modest update, but wanted to note that the total for Mercy Corps climbed by $5. (That was actually back in March, but I'm going to pretend like I didn't wait so long to do this update.)

And thanks, by the way, to the last commenter (also some time ago, sorry!) for their kind words on my previous post.

Currently on the needles: A pair of socks (second pair in a row)
Recently finished: A giant, comfy aran sweater and a scarf I don't have enough room to block
Next project: Something involving fair isle? A cardigan? Definitely something 4-ply...