Happy Birthday, John!

Yesterday was John's birthday. He worked. Which is a good thing. The bubble in his eye is getting smaller and he's getting more comfortable. This is a very good thing.

I sort of worked. I also cooked dinner. It was amazing, if I do say so myself. Anyway, I digress. I gave John his birthday scarf (remember that little project?) at the dinner table and it was a big hit! He wore it for the next couple of hours (until he tripped over the door jamb and almost spilled beer on it).

He loves the way the scarf (a seamen's scarf á la Myrna Stahmann) sits in the neck without bunching up. He loves the softness (100% cashmere, thank you very much). He loves the colour. He also loves the colour of the second scarf I'm working on, in the same pattern.

When he felt this one, though, he commented that it wasn't as nice as HIS scarf. I've spoiled him, it seems. Now, it will be nothing but cashmere for my man!

The yarn used in the birthday scarf is Fleece Artist's 4-ply Cashmere, 178 meters per skein. I used two skeins. The green scarf is Rowan Felted Tweed in the colour named (appropriately) "Pickle". It's a combo of merino wool, alpaca and viscose. It IS nice and soft, but obviously does not compare to pure cashmere.

Now, it's time for me to get dressed and get out the door.