The Turning of the Shrew

So my new project that I am working on is the Austin Hoodie. It's a great pattern and really nice hoodie/cardigan by Connie Chang Chirchio. The pattern uses Tosh Merino Light (TML) by MadelineTosh, which is a gorgeous single ply yarn. I have been buying MadTosh for awhile so when this pattern came out, I knew I had to make it. After finishing the Mara shawl, I decided that Austin would be a great pattern to tackle. I have never made a sweater, cardigan or anything like it so I knew I would be getting an education while making it.
Sunday night was the perfect opportunity for Rob and I to take on the challenge of winding five skeins of Denim TML. Two skeins were a bit of a challenge due to the "stickiness" of the yarn but we managed to get them all wound. Here are the results of three semi-perfect little cakes!
After all of that winding, we were beat so I waited to cast on until yesterday. Generally I like working with a single ply yarn but I LOVE this yarn. The color is gorgeous (per usual with MadTosh) but what is so lovely about TML is that it really blossoms when knit. It is so soft and I cannot wait to wear it.

So after casting on, I knit and purled according to the pattern and then got to something I have never done before, a turned hem! I was so intimidated (I had already worked around 2500 stitches) but I went for it, conquered it (it wasn't easy at first) and learned a new technique in the process. I felt so proud after completing my turned hem and realized that in life, when something new comes along, I shouldn't allow myself to feel so intimidated by it. I should jump in, feet first and I will probably be surprised at the outcome!

My turned hem: