Is it Fall yet?
It's finally starting to cool down here in SD. August was exceedingly warm this year and it's nice to want to feel cozy again. I was actually a bit cold last night (looking at the temps in SD I see that it may have gotten below 65, damn I'm a wuss). This has finally lead me to pull out some nice wool sweaters I stalled on last spring. Today I knit a few rows on York's sleeves and realized I put it away with a grand total of 15 row to the sleeve cap shaping. The front and back are finished, so once I get these sleeves done all that's left is blocking, seaming, and knitting the collar. I'm knitting it in Cascade Lana D'Oro, which is a lovely discontinued yarn I picked up for a steal off eBay.
I have an overwhelming desire to make a big bulky v-neck pullover for snuggling in this winter. I think after I finish York, and maybe bring the Ribby Cardi back out of the UFO pile I'll let myself purchase some nice soft bulky weight yarn for a quick sweater. I don't really like knitting with big needles usually, but I have this picture in my head of a bulky sweater with a big fat cable up the front that splits at a v-neck, and with extra long sleeves. Any suggestions for a nice soft yarn that fits the bill? I'm hoping for a merino or alpaca blend that won't break the bank.
In other news, I did manage to go for my run today and it actually felt pretty good. I'm on a new workout schedule of DVD workout in the morning and cardio in the afternoon/evening. Seems to be working pretty well so far.