silver and gold

My favorite knitting project of late is an unbelievably soft and cozy silver and gold cowl. I love the sparkle, and think it's perfect for the holidays or to just lend a little shine to a dreary winter day. Plus, it's warm and oh, did I mention it's so soft?!  

I purchased the yarn from the Etsy shop,
http://www.etsy.com/shop/yarnsofitaly?ref=ss_profile
and couldn't be happier with the quality

the finished project -
silver and gold stripes

The scarf's colors remind me of that great, classic Burl Ives' Christmas Song, "Silver and Gold". Here are the lyrics to this Christmas standard: 

Silver and gold, silver and gold

Ev'ryone wishes for silver and gold

How do you measure its worth?

Just by the pleasure it gives here on earth.

Silver and gold, silver and gold

Mean so much more when I see

Silver and gold decorations

On ev'ry Christmas tree.

Silver, silver and gold

Silver, silver and gold

Silver and gold

Silver and gold

Silver and gold

Wise men brought gifts to the mange I'm told

Mary was humble to see

Shepherds and kings there on bended knees

It's silver and gold, silver and gold

Feeling the world with their lives

Silver and gold how they shimmer on ev'ry Christmas night

On ev'ry Christmas night

Silver, silver and gold

Thinking of Burl Ives singing this Christmas classic puts me in a holiday state-of-mind!