Bright Colors for a Winter's Day

One thing I've noticed about owning a yarn shop is that I am surrounded by lots of beautiful yarns everyday. I see yarns and sometimes think this would make a great_______!  And other times I think this is great but what would I do with it or what would this pattern really look like? I also sell lots of yarn but don't always know what becomes of it, so I'm always thrilled when customers bring a finished project for me to see.

Yesterday, a very lovely lady brought in her finished Lucy Neatby Ikat Garter Scarf.  The best part is that she tried a new yarn in the shop called Gina, from Plymouth Yarns.  To say the least, it is a beautiful and amazing scarf.  The colors striped a very pleasing pattern and she enjoyed it so much, she's making another one and has several friends who decided to try it in other colorways.

Another customer recently finished these mittens and allowed me to show them to you....

Bunny Mittens from the book 60 Quick Knits.  ( I may have to make these for my niece, even if she is turning 17 this year....)

I have several projects going right now (of course) and I promise to update with a finished one soon (or at least a sneak peek at one in progress!)