Yarn Makes Everything Better

On Monday I had all four wisdom teeth removed. The surgery was successful, although I now feel like I've been punched in the jaw during a bar room brawl.

Of course on the same day as my surgery, the Madelinetosh order that I've been excited about came in at work. So what does one do the day after surgery when the Tosh comes in? They ask their Mum very nicely to drive them to the shop. So I bought myself 4 skeins of Tosh Pashmina in the colorway Tart. 

The Pashmina was a planned purchase. But while I was there, it made sense to buy just a little more. You know, to help my jaw feel better. Mum wanted a skein of Tosh Lace in the Spectrum. (She said she really has to stop going shopping with me.) I also bought myself a skein of Tosh Sock in the Home colorway.

I'll admit it. The Tosh Sock was a bit of an impulse buy.  But it was worth it. I'm sure my jaw became just a little less swollen after I picked it up.

Gnarled Oak Cardigan

The cardigan is done! I'm pretty excited to send it to my Oma. I'm fairly certain that this project will solidify my position as favorite grandchild. 

I'm modeling it here. It is a wee bit tight on me. I definitely would go 1-2 sizes up if it were for me. I only hope I haven't stretched out the cardi too much. The Tosh Pashmina seems to be a pretty forgiving yarn though.

For those who haven't followed the progression of this cardigan, it is the Gnarled Oak Cardigan by Alana Dakos. I made a modification to the button band, which is detailed on my ravelry project page. The buttons are 5/8 inch and are made of carved shell. This is the smallest size and took 4 skeins of Madelinetosh pashmina in the Denim colorway. I think I could have done it in three, but I didn't want to attach the two partial skeins I had to the button band. Plus it give me an excuse to knit a little something with the leftover skein.