October 12, 2006
Here's the finished Grape Hyacinth Scarf, finished.
I think this is a great pattern to use up a single ball of Silk Garden or Kureyon!
The finished measurements are 10cm x 99cm, or 4" x 39.5" if you prefer. It's a tad short, but you don't always need a super long scarf, do you?
Here's how it looks on Em.
Of course, the colours I liked the best (the purples) ended up smack in the middle of the scarf, where it hides at the back of your neck. But it's a scarf I'd definitely make again, probably in Silk Garden or Kureyon next time.
My Socktoberfest socks are coming along nicely. I'm pretty happy with the way it's looking so far, although I should have picked beads with a little more contrast.
Lacy and beads too! If it comes out looking the way it does in my head, I'll be a very happy knitter.
Rose Red posted a picture of her knitting books this morning, and it has inspired me to post pictures of my little knitting library.
I have a few knitting books, and I love every single one of them.
I'm reasonably certain that's all of them, although there may be one or two that have been loaned out, and one or two more floating about the house. (Which still isn't anywhere near as clean as it needs to be before Saturday)
It may be obvious, but I love my knitting books. The newest one is the first Barbara Walker treasury, which also happens to be my current favourite. It arrived on Monday, and I was so impressed I immediately ordered the second from Amazon. I hope it gets here soon, because as you can see, I can't cope without it! ;)
Posted by Donna at October 12, 2006 07:09 PMComments
Em's doing an excellent job of modelling the lovely scarf. Beads and lace in your socks!! They look very delicate!!!
Posted by: 2paw at October 12, 2006 10:24 PMLove the book collection and the socks
but, no Twinkie photos!
I can see my book in your knitting book collection! :-)
Posted by: Wendy at October 12, 2006 10:27 PMThe scarf looks really pretty. Love the colours. =) My knitting books only consist of magazines so far. Maybe one day I'll start to stash books as well. ;) Love the lace and beads socks~
Posted by: kessa at October 12, 2006 11:53 PMLovely scarf! As for the books, I have a few too. It seems I can always justify buying a knitting book. My collection isn't as big as yours, but I'm getting there.
Posted by: wool winder at October 13, 2006 01:08 AMWhat's the sock pattern you're working on? It looks all spiral-y and very cool! Wow, great knitting books collection! I have to find some space on my book shelf for my knitting books soon. I don't have many but you know, even the magazines are starting to pile up!
Posted by: Evelyn at October 13, 2006 04:03 AMI've been waiting to see the finished scarf. Looks great!
Been thinking about some Karaoke and when I saw you were using it I had to get me some.
Actually almost everything you do I fall in love with and have to try - that's not stalking is it?!? (no, you're just inspiring)
Ooooh, nice to see your knitting library - and now I can tell Husby that someone else has LOTS more knitting books than me....
Em looks so pretty in the scarf!
Posted by: Rose Red at October 13, 2006 10:20 AMThat's a LOT of books! Great books too!! I love knitting books...
The scarf looks great too, love the colours. Btw, you and Em look very much alike! :)
Posted by: claudine at October 13, 2006 04:26 PMWhat a doll Emma is. She's getting so big!
Posted by: Becky at October 14, 2006 03:09 AMlove the scarf and your gorgeous daughter!!! wow you have a lot of knitting books, I thought I had an addiction!!!!!!
Posted by: corrie at October 14, 2006 07:09 AMToo weird! Check out my recent post - maybe it's a knitting book meme and we didn't realise it!
Posted by: The Yarn Pusher does House Visits at October 14, 2006 10:14 PMOh knitting books are such a wonderful addicition arent they. I have 2 full tubs of books under my bed, and another big pile in the tv cabinet. I know I will never use them all, but they are nice to look at when your thinking of a new project. Your socks look lovely, and I love the scarf on Em, all she needs is a hat to match.
Posted by: Sue at October 15, 2006 10:22 AM
What a cute little scarf!
I don't have too many knitting books, but I only recently started allowing myself to buy them. A few years ago, I found myself at the home of an elderly widower, who had all of his late wife's knitting books still on the shelves. I mean, like and entire WALL of patterns and books. He said I could take any of it. !!! He was still grieving for his wife and I felt like a total vulture, but I did go home with a few books. It was quite difficult to maintain a respectful reverence for his wife while my eyes were just about popping out of my head at all the choices.
I like to look at my knitting books even if I rarely make what's in them.
Posted by: jessie at October 12, 2006 08:56 PM