February 01, 2008
Finally, school is back
I love Em to bits. But I sure am glad that school finally went back after our extended summer holiday yesterday.
She's going to be 15 next month, and yet she still takes up a not-inconsiderable amount of my time and attention. Time and attention that I could spend knitting. After six weeks of holidays, we're each happy to get back to our respective schedules. Or lack thereof!
So yesterday, I planted my butt on the couch and I knit. But then I had to stop, because it got far too hot and I couldn't bear it any more. But today is much cooler, so I got going on the knitting again.
And the Shetland shawl is flying! I'm hoping that this birder will be done and grafted this weekend. I probably shouldn't have said that. Sssh, don't tell it, or something bad will happen.
So let's change the subject.
Just in time for the 30C+ weather we've been having, I finished Em's So Called Scarf.
Perfect for a heatwave with a cotton sundress! (She didn't keep it on for long, trust me)
The yarn is Lorna's Lace Shepherd Worsted in Child's Play, purchased from The Point Knitting Cafe while we were in New York.
This really is a great pattern for variegated yarn, although if you look at this picture, you can see that the colours aren't exactly random, and there's an odd sort of cross hatch pattern going on.
I like it! The pattern is easy to remember, and travelled a lot with us while we were driving around in the USA. I love the yarn, too. It's soft and not at all scratchy, but it's very loosely spun, and did have a bit of a tendency to split.
I love to knit a sweater or cardi from it, though!
Hopefully, my next post will feature a three bordered Shetland shawl.
Comments
i love the scarf too!!! i like those colours!!!
Posted by: Michelle at February 1, 2008 04:19 PMThat colourway is soooo yummy. I can not believe Em is turning 15 next month :o 15 is such a great age, you are still young to get away with doing all the silly stuff before turning 16.
Posted by: Kylie at February 1, 2008 09:24 PMThe scarf looks wonderful, and Em looks so happy! Yeah, I'm happy that school goes back next week ... mind you, that only gets 16 year old Dotter out of the house, not unemployed 19 year old son, or Dotter's 18 year old boyfriend (who is actively looking for work, though).
I won't mention the Shetland Shawl if you don't, and hopefully you can sneak on the borders without it noticing ;)
Posted by: Jejune at February 1, 2008 10:06 PMPretty scarf!
Posted by: Wool Winder at February 2, 2008 12:25 AMOoooooo, your SCS turned out really pretty. She'll be glad of it a few months from now!
Posted by: becky c. at February 2, 2008 12:36 AMLove the variegated colors of the scarf! Um, don't teenage girls require more time & attention? OK, so you're not on duty 24/7 with feeding & diaper changing & trying to figure out what the crying means.
Posted by: Evelyn at February 2, 2008 03:20 AMIf you squint the scarf almost looks like argyle. lol. Seriously, it's very pretty and the lace is gorgeous. Can't wait to see it blocked.
Posted by: Jean at February 2, 2008 04:37 AMIf you squint the scarf almost looks like argyle. lol. Seriously, it's very pretty and the lace is gorgeous. Can't wait to see it blocked.
Posted by: Jean at February 2, 2008 04:43 AMWhat Shawl?
The colouring of the scarf is very pretty.
Just catching up with your blog. Belated Congratulations on your wedding.
I just can not get over how much Em looks like you.
Good luck on the shhhhhhh
Posted by: Lorelle Longhurst at February 2, 2008 10:08 AMThe scarf looks great.
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Posted by: Rachael at February 2, 2008 05:28 PMThe scarf looks great on Em! I am also glad when my girls went back to school this week so that I can get back to my routine & not have to cater to their needs all day long.
Posted by: Ann at February 8, 2008 12:35 PM
Oooh I love that scarf, the colors are wonderful. I wish it was that hot here, I'm dieing in the cold! Ugh I hate winter lol (I live in ohio....)
And, I wont say anything to the shetland shawl if you won't. ;)
Posted by: Krystal at February 1, 2008 02:40 PM