Blankets and Bowls

 A new bowl emerges from the block of wood, this time Water Oak.

Actually from this burl;  the knob that grows on trees usually when a branch is broken or trimmed

and the tree heals over the scar.  It has incredible grain because it is not the usual growth pattern.

 It also gives some interesting bark lines which the woodworker can choose to keep 

or completely remove.  I am going to try and keep it for character!

 After  cleaned up the mess-and I do mean mess!  There is a lot of wood to remove to get to the bowl!

 Once I was also cleaned up, I went in to work on a new swatch for a blanket.

This is just stockinette with lace weight yarn.

I am going to try a basket weave pattern before I commit to a baby blanket.

I am working out the details either way I decide!