WIP Wednesdays: 2 Shawls and a Sweater

So, we had a pretty good sized storm out here in Las Vegas a couple of days ago. It ended up knocking out our internet.  So, I'm a day late for Wednesday.

One nice thing about not having the internet, is that I didn't have any distractions. I was actually able to get some work done.

I got started on my September shawl.

I picked up the sweater I'm making for mom for Christmas. 

I got a little bit more done on my BONUS shawl. 

I also worked on my cross stitch some more (I'll post that on Sunday).

Last night I made a yummy dinner (but I didn't think about taking a photo.) Swedish Spareribs.

And last week I finished my August shawl.

Last Saturday the Boyfriend and I went out and bought a new bed. We decided to get a king sized memory foam bed from Costco.

The bed is awesome. Really comfy. But as usual, the cat prefers the box it came in. 

WIP Wednesdays: August and a Sweater

I've decided to start a recurring post called WIP Wednesdays. The idea is that it will force me to a.) work on projects, b.) post on my projects.

So far it's working. I actually picked up and started to knit my sweater today.

Anyway, these are my two projects I'm working on now.

My August shawl, Budding Shawlette. I'm using stash mystery yarn. I have no idea what kind of fiber this is. I just know that its not acrylic:)

(Bonus photo: Yarn bowl my boyfriend made me.)

I'm using stash beads. They have a turquoise center and amber outer. The yarn and beads color-wise I think actually go nicely together.I wasn't sure if they would work together.

The other project I have on my needles right now, is a sweater. My mom requested it for her Christmas present. I'm on a mission to finish up the gifts on time this year. Last year I didn't send off gifts til March.

The sweaters coming along nicely. I like cabling work. I'm still in awe how easy cabling is, but how fancy and complicated it looks. Its a nice break from all that lace.

All in all I think that WIP Wednesday has been successful. I actually picked up the sweater and knit some. I might actually get it done by Christmas.