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November 08, 2006
A little something from the closet...
I have not made progress on my log cabin socks, nor on cleaning up my knitting stash which appears to have traveled all over the house. However, I have pulled a couple of WIPs out of the closet to finish up. The first is done, the second is nearly finished.
This scarf is luscious. It was originally meant to be my husbands Christmas present for LAST YEAR. However, I just finished it about 2 weeks ago. It is knit in Karabella Boise in Brick Red, which is just about the softest, most wonderful yarn ever. It's pure cashmere folks. There was no messing around with this one. At $25 a ball it's not exactly my regular fare. BUT the fact that it was a Christmas present and only required 2 balls was my excuse. The hubberific loves it though but refused to model for me. So here it is. The stitch pattern was something I saw in some knitting book somewhere at some point. I kind of winged it, it's basically a variation on a k1, p1 ribbing. Someone must have named it somewhere I'm sure.
The other work in progress is my Lucky Clover Cardigan from SnB Nation. I loved this wrap when I first began, but somehow lost momentum and it wound up in the bottom of the basket in the closet. Now it's back and better than ever! I finished the second front last night and will cast on shortly for sleeve numero uno. It is such a pretty, feminine sweater all laid out on the couch basking in its rosy pinkness. And for being knit with such a tiny yarn, it works up really fast. I know this past summer was supposed to be the Summer of DeStashing, but I really just stopped buying yarn. I didn't get much accomplished this summer. I think I have just been granted some blessed motivation. I am up early to spend time with God, my house is now clean, the dishes are done, the homework is being attended to, and past projects are coming out of the closet! I can't wait to share Lucky with all of you. She's a beauty. Truly.
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Wow, the scarf is gorgeous. I can tell how soft and luscious it is evern from here. And it's a beautiful color too.
Posted by: Emma | November 08, 2006
That scarf looks so soft and very rich. I also can't wait to see your Lucky cardi and whatever other projects are coming out of your closet.
Posted by: Erin | November 08, 2006
You are pulling out Lucky? my oh my - blast from the past! I gave up on mine ages ago, but I can't wait to see yours!
Posted by: Lolly | November 08, 2006
My dear, that red cashmere scarf is a delight! That's one lucky hubby.
BTW, the stitch looks like broken rib or mistake rib.
Posted by: Karen B. | November 08, 2006
That scarf looks yummy soft. That wrap will be pretty when it is completed. Destashing is a task!
Posted by: Stephanie | November 09, 2006
Oooohhh that scarf is delicious. Your hubby is incredibly lucky.
Posted by: Macoco | November 09, 2006
ooh, lovely and cuddly scarf! it's definitely worth it to splurge on something that will be next to your skin on a regular basis. can't wait to see your lucky! maybe seeing it will make those of us who never finished (ahem) get back to work on it. :)
Posted by: Dana | November 10, 2006
mmmmm...cashmere...
it's a girl's duty to splurge now and then. it looks like it was totally worth it.
Posted by: Kara | November 10, 2006
I'm thinking I should do the same thing, but for myself...what an awesome idea, no? ;D
It's beautiful...and even looks edible from here.
Posted by: isel | November 11, 2006
Oh a cashmere scarf! Lucky, lucky man!
Posted by: Erin | November 12, 2006
You sure have a lot of knits going on. How do you manage?
I love Lucky. My choice was between Lucky or Arisaig & Arisaig won. They are very close though...especially if you don't do the ribbing on Arisaig
Posted by: Eilene | November 16, 2006