finished a purple project, started a purple project

So for an update of what's happening on my needles: I FINALLY finished those purple mittens for my friend Kristen on Jan 27.  I think they turned out fantastic!  They were really worth all of that work, because she loves them dearly, and the hat to match looks so adorable on her with her dark hair and big brown eyes. =) What do you think?

After that weight disappeared from my shoulders, I embarked on the
February Lady Sweater. I am so excited about this sweater and I can't wait to post pictures. I completely recommend using this pattern as a guide for your first sweater!  I started it last Wednesday night. I am making the size 37.5" bust and I am already almost to the part where I separate the sleeves.

It is the most fun thing I have ever knit, oh and it's purple. I guess Kristen put me into a purple phaze!  The yarn I used is Lanaloft by Brown Sheep Company in Violet Shimmer.  It's worsted and 100% Wool, though it does turn my hands purple when I knit with it for a while...weird that has never happened to me before, and not with Lamb's Pride or anything.  Could be the dye.

I have so much going on right now with my husband having finals so I really have to let him have the computer and help edit his final projects.  He doesn't deserve me...so thanks for reading.