Look at what the putto* dragged in.

I figure I won't be living in a house adorned with putti* forever, so I'd better make use of them while I can. I especially like the spiderwebs, which I've concluded must be good luck here in Italy, as no one seems willing to remove them.

Anyway, the Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran for my own Sherwood has arrived! I was concerned that it would be too teal, but in fact it is the color of lake shadows, a lovely deep blue calmed with gray, and leaning only slightly toward green. It's also deliciously soft; I have a feeling this won't be the last time I use this yarn for something.

Full disclosure: this announcement is somewhat disingenuous, as it gives the impression that I will be getting to work straightaway on Sherwood for me. I cannot use the word "unfortunately," because I am delighted to say that I have had several pattern submissions accepted for various publications (trying to walk a fine line between being coy and braggartly here), but the simple truth is that, since they are all due by the end of December, I probably won't have much time for Sherwood until January.

*"Putto," plural "putti": in Renaissance or Baroque art: an idealized representation of a naked young boy or cherub, often with wings. Etymology: 17th century Italian, from Latin putus: boy. www.allwords.com