I know I said I had four new things to cast on in June, but I’ve only managed to get one on the needles so far. I know – it’s early yet and I have a whole weekend in front of me!

I’m doing a KAL of this Back to the Fuchsia shawl with Marilee and I’m super excited about it. It’s my favorite type of color work: mosaic knitting! And I love the combination of black, white, and pink. Well, mine is closer to charcoal, cream, and pink because I wanted to work mostly from stash. The cream is Malabrigo Sock, I think, and the charcoal is a silk/merino blend from Julie Spins. I’m going to be cutting it very close with this two so fingers crossed I don’t run out! The pink is La Jolla from Baah Yarn that I got in Iowa — I haven’t told you about Iowa yet but I will, maybe tomorrow!

I’ve gotten halfway through the first houndstooth section and I’m really enjoying this knit! I have to look from a bit of a distance to see the pattern but I know once it’s done and blocked, it’ll be great. Can’t wait to get to the first pink section!

This past week has been a long one, even though it was only four work days. I slipped on a floor wet from dog slobber (Thanks, Grace) and bent a toe. It hurt like a mother all that night and bruised up nicely, but now it’s just a little tender. I also got to take the husband to the ER for some stitches – he fell on his run and cut his brow bone. I have to say, his bruise is much more impressive than mine! I’m just glad he wasn’t hurt worse. So I’m glad to see the weekend and relax with some knitting and the French Open!

Happy Saturday, friends.