So, I'm writing this entry out quickly just before I head off for my 10 days in Italy - I've been meaning to show this off for quite a while, so without further ado...
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The pattern is Monkey by Cookie A, featured on Knitty. The yarn is Crazy Zauberball in Indian Rose.
So I still had a whole bunch of the same yarn (King Cole Mirage in shade #872) that I used to make my rainbow mitts so I decided to knit a scarf to go with them. The pattern I chose is a lace pattern, Branching Out by Susan Pierce Lawrence. So far, it doesn't really look like much - all bunched up so you can't see how pretty the lace pattern really is. I had to dangle it over a window to get it to show up in the photo. I can't wait to finish and block it.
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Unfortunately, I already made a couple of errors. I don't have the patience to rip it out and start over, though, so I'm just hoping that nobody will notice. I've kinda given the game away by writing that here, haven't I?
I hoped that I might have another WIP to write about today, but I don't quite yet. On Saturday I crafted a 'practice' sock, in preparation for attempting to knit my very first pair of real socks. Then I ordered some sock yarn - Crazy Zauberballs in shades Indian Rose and Riverbed. Well, I can say one thing, they sure are crazy.
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I still haven't decided which one to use first, but I'm leaning towards the Indian Rose. Maybe I will have cast on by the end of tonight.
One last thing, I want to give a shout out to Brownberry Yarns who, as well as being reasonably priced and quick to deliver, are also mind readers. Parma Voilets were shipped with the order - my favourite candy!
Firstly I want to apologise for the influx of posts on knitting and crochet that has suddenly plagued my blog. If you enjoy this sort of thing, great! If not, sorry--normal blog emptiness will resume next week. ;)
This is WIP Wednesday, a follow-on from the FO Friday I once participated in. The object is to show off what you're currently working on, and here's my WIP:
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It is a pair of rainbow mittens, following the accidental girly mitts pattern by CraftyLis. They are being knit using King Cole Mirage yarn (shade 872) which was given to me by my parents for my last birthday. I started knitting on Sunday evening and they will be done by tonight I should hope! It looks complicated, but the pattern is actually really simple to do, and I'm really happy with the way they are looking so far.
I know it's a little odd to be knitting gloves when there is blossom on the trees outside, but who cares?! I really liked the pattern, and I can't wait to have rainbows around my arms.