As the weather gets colder, I find myself pulling out my unfinished wool projects and rummaging in my stash to start something new.  I've wanted a sweater made of this beautiful Silk Garden colorway for a long time - I started a top-down raglan a long time ago, ripped it out (it looked pretty, but really - way too warm, and the horizontal stripes were not a good look for me), and the yarn has been waiting for inspiration to strike ever since.

I had a flash, finally, of what I want this yarn to become - and I'm enjoying the process of creating this sweater so much.  The colors change in the light, brighten and get richer; knitting in the evenings at home, the subtle, deep tones are soothing.  I love it.  If it continues to go as planned, I hope to sell the pattern here on my blog.  I'd like to finish this in plenty of time to wear up home for Christmas - cosy, cheerful, warm.  In between the gifts I'm working on, this project is soothing me.