I took this picture with my new phone last night and uploaded it to Flickr. I couldn't figure out how to go from Flickr to blogging with the phone, but I think I might have an idea now.

This is "Araucania Rehue Multy" that I purchased at Rhineback. The colors are completely wonky because of the poor lighting conditions when I took the picture. The gray parts really ought to look blue and purple. I started this about 10 days ago. I knit on it for one evening and haven't touched it since. In fact, I haven't knit in 10 days. The combination of insanely busy at work, playing with a new phone, and not being able to stay awake after 9pm makes for very limited knitting time.

I also am a bit afraid of this yarn. After knitting with it, I had an odd rash on my arm and hand. I don't know if that was just a normal, random eczema flare up, or if it was an allergic reaction to the yarn. Either way, I'm feeling a bit knit-shy at the moment and not inspired to start anything else.

I finished the shrug that I purchased yarn and a pattern for at Rhinebeck. I'm not entirely loving it, but I think that a good blocking might be the solution. Of course, I've been too lazy to do that. Maybe tonight.....