I knitted half of the black border on my log cabin blanket and I couldn't be happier with the way it is turning out (except for some slight puckering along the outside, but that's nothing a little blocking won't fix). I'm still using Knitpicks Palette from the full range that I had accumlated last year, but once I made it through my only ball of black I realized that I would definitely need to order more. Until I make the order and have it shipped from home, the blanket has been neatly folded and stashed in the back of my (freshly organized and hopefully moth-proofed) closet. Must make that order soon!

I definitely won't be needing a wool blanket around these parts for a while though, or even want to SEE one on the back of my couch so I'm in no hurry. I picked up my Noro Cash Laine sweater again and started plugging along on the heavy wool sleeve just in time for a heat wave. Pictures to come another day.

Not a lot of time for knitting these past few weeks as I've been trying to fit in at least three runs a week in preparation for my first 5k on Sunday. I'm a little nervous because it is lin the mountains and I think I have shin splints. Hoping that with the right amount of stretching, caution and ice, it will be a great experience.

Plus, it's a long weekend AND I get to hang out with a super knitting pal all day Friday, so that should be a great time too. Be back with more knitting progress one of these days!!