Lots Of Fun All Around

First, congratulations to Nikki for her well-deserved first place win! Nikki was voted the winner in the ABC Book Competition. Nikki is an extremely talented illustrator. I am so pleased that she has been recognized for her talents. Nikki truly deserved this win and please join me in congratulating Nikki and wishing her much continued success. Please leave her a note on her blog. Angela, hosted a contest for bloggers who posted about Nikki's entry in the ABC Book Competition and encouraged others to vote for Nikki's book. I was lucky enough to be the winner of her adorable illustration which may be seen on Nikki's blog. How cool is that !??!!!?!!

The Red Hot Chili Pepper Hemlock Ring Blanket is finished, blocked and ready for cooler weather. I love summer weather and I am in no rush for fall and winter to come. It will arrive all to soon and stick around all too long. I *love* this blanket! It will bring color and cheer during the winter months. I could continue to knit this pattern. Beth has found an alternative pattern that looks like it would be beautiful. Beth always encourages one to expand one's horizons. Thanks, Beth, I can't wait to turn another doily pattern into a blanket!

But before another lacy blanket is started, I am knitting Seraphim. This shawl will be warmer than most of the shawls that I have knitted. The body of the shawl is all stockinette. The border has a lovely lace pattern. I am using size 5 needles and Knit Picks' Gloss in black.