Finish-it-up and designing

Well, I started Finish-it-up 2009. I managed to finish three projects before it got to me and I cast on a few more. So now I am, at least, back where I started. And now another wrench has been thrown into the works.

I've recently started designing shawls (plus some cowls and hats). And my brain is overflowing with pattern ideas. Which is great, except all of these patterns will have to be knit. Oh darn. :D

Here is a pretty hat that I knit for Hubbie. It's the Circus Loop Hat (ravelry link). The yarn is Lion Brand Superwash Merino (black) and Manos Del Uruguay Silk Blend (contrast color 7338). Hubbie really likes it.