When the going gets tough

Well dear readers, things here in Knitville are a little on the edge. (I can't go into details because that would be telling) But when things get tough, the tough get knitting. And that is exactly what I have been doing. I saw a scarf in the Knit It magazine that I bought, that used a yarn that I already had and one that I didn't. So I went and bought the one that I didn't and then followed the directions. Well, can you sense it coming, folks? A disaster. Oh my! Did this scarf turn out ugly or what? It used a ribbon yarn and a chenille (Did I spell that right?) It looked cute in the picture, but in real life? What a dog! Argh!

So I spent one day's knitting time working on that piece of garbage, when what I really wanted to work on was this mohair poncho. I bought some Patons Divine mohair in Richest Rose and am making this poncho. I have no idea if it will look good or not because the real project called for Lion Brand Moonlight Mohair. Now folks I looked at the Moonlight Mohair and I just didn't see a color I liked. I love purple, but the purple had rainbow metallic all over it. Not for me, to say the least. The blue was nicer ,but. So I went with the Patons. Well the Patons is a bit fuzzier than the Moonlight Mohair so we will see. The poncho is supposed to be sort of a mesh looking thing knit on large needles. Well so far it is, but is somewhat fuzzier than the original. But I really have loved working with the Divine. I really like the Richest Rose. The color reminds me of raspberries. So I keep trying to think of another name for it, like Raspberry Cream, or Raspberry Mousse. Something light and frothy made out of raspberries, but I really don't like either of those names. Anyone have any other ideas? I seem to be out of creativity right now.(Not too surprising considering)

Don't you love dark hints? Any way, if the poncho turns out you will see a picture of it up here shortly as I have been a knitting fool and am almost finished with it. You know, when I really like a yarn and the project it just flies! My significant other says I knit with a little smile on my face.

But, when I was knitting that ugly scarf it was like pulling teeth. Well, my dream yarn is some of that Debbie Bliss alpaca/silk stuff. Sooooo soft. My LYS has some for I think eight dollars a ball(US of course). Not bad, but I want to make a sweater and that would take 10. Not in the budget right now. So I will dream and visit the yarn as often as I can. (Did I mention folks that I can walk to my LYS.) Please don't hate me.

So, I still haven't finished my tam, nor started anything else that I said I would. The mohair called to me. SO, gotta go for now dear readers, happy knitting!:)

New addition

Just wanted all to know that I finally added Heather's blog to my list on the lower left of other blogs to read. And once again I would like to say I am sorry to hear about Pat's Grandma. Love and knitting to my readers! :)

Fun with fur

Fuzzy scarf 

Hello dear readers, here is a picture, a not so good picture of the scarf that I made for my sister. Her birthday is tomorrow. It is made with fancy fur from Lion Brand. The color is stormy sea. Very pretty.

So, I bought a magazine yesterday. The new Knit It put out by Better Homes and Gardens. (You just know I have one of those "Better" homes, don't you?) I have to say there are several projects that I want to make and some cool ideas to make up something of my own. So needless to say I am very happy with my purchase. Usually the projects use some kind of very expensive yarn not easily gotten, but they had some sweaters made with yarn I actually knew without having to look in a catalog. Amazing. Maybe I will get a subscription. But who knows I already have more magazines than I can possibly use. I think it is time for some January cleaning. Why wait until Spring? The weather here today is a sunny 73 F so why not.

Well, now what to do for my next project. I am in mid knit on a hat. I have yarn to make a vest. And I have yarn to knit some preemie hats to donate for little babies cuz hospitals need them. So. Where to start. Perhaps I will finish my hat. Then start the vest. If I get bored with that, then I can start a preemie hat. The hat should be able to break up the huge task of the vest. Then when all those projects are done, I can add to my stash and make some more stuff. Yay!!!! Well until I post again.... Happy Knitting!! :)

Back in Action

I'm back,back,back and ready to knit. Actually I am knitting. My sister is having a momentous birthday this week and I am knitting her a scarf. Yes, yet another scarf. I actually like knitting scarves. There is something soothing about just straight knitting. Not having to worry about a pattern or dropping any stitches. Just knitting fun. This scarf is really cool. I am using fancy fur from Lion Brand. It is black eyelash with bits of blue and green pom poms. Very cute. It will be very skinny and is knit on size 13US needles. A picture will be coming soon. As soon as I finish and as soon as I take a picture. After all folks I have not yet unpacked from the trip to the deep South. A trip I was sick on the whole time. I spent two weeks in bed instead of visiting and seeing sights. Oh well, now I am back for the rain storms in LA. At least the weather is good for knitting. :)