IT'S HERE!!!!!!!!!!!

The "reward" yarn I ordered for myself on January 1 arrived yesterday and....I haven't yet cast on.

I know--I am shocked as well. I thought I'd probably have the first loop on the needles before the UPS truck even pulled away! I don't know what has gotten into me! Instead, I worked on the January aran
blocked the moss scarf,
which I am actually pleased with--and I think this is my favorite stitch pattern variation so far
but I am not sure everyone would love a variegated yarn scarf.

Then I spent some time working on a block for my friend's Warm Up America projectonly to discover my gauge goes to hell when I'm bored. The blocks are supposed to be 7 by 9 inches. This one is 8 by 9, so to the frog pond it goes. That will teach me--I did a seed stitch block at the correct gauge, so I didn't bother to recheck with garter. I dared smugness and was smote by the knitting gods! And over a garter stitch block of all things!

My new block is my own variation. Since I like knitting better than purling but wanted something besides garter stitch, I decided to knit one row, then do a K1, P1 rib on the back side. I love the result. This is the frontwhich Blogger insists on turning sideways, and this is the backIt's like an easy double knitting trick! I must make a scarf from this when the blocks are done.

Theo had a bit of a setback yesterday when we were out on the leash. He got spooked by Andy coming around the corner of the house, got loose, sprinted across the yard and scaled the 6-foot fence. Luckily, I got to him before he went down the other side, but he still limped the rest of the night. Today he's fine. we had an uneventful backyard outing, and now he's checking out the Valentine's Day pillows.I think he's recovered from the stress.......

Comments

Janet said…
Oh, lovely colors, what are you making with this new yarn????? Good to hear Theo is none the worse for his adventure. You are definitely getting more knitting done than I am, I have been on a "quilting" binge, lol. So the knitting is in "timeout".
February 18, 2009 at 5:37 PM
tinebeest said…
Lovely new yarn! What a restraint not to cast on! I like the lace scarf, can you point us to the stitch pattern you use?

I hear you about the blocks and gauge- our group has sewn up a blanket or two for an Oxfam project, and there was quite a bit of variation in size, but the final product will still be warm.

Would it be possible to give Theo some arnica or traumeel? It works miracles for sore joints or muscles and bruises, I'm just not sure how to administer it to a furry patient...
February 19, 2009 at 3:24 AM
Suna Kendall said…
Is that Kauni? It reminds me of my Kauni I am using right now. All I am doing is garter stitch, but it's endlessly fascinating watching it change colors. Mine was reward yarn for myself a couple of years ago and it took a long time to figure out what I was going to make. I look forward to seeing what you make!
February 19, 2009 at 7:52 AM
Daniele said…
That cat just keeps cracking me up!!! He is in love with life.

I absolutely love the Kauni yarn! Does it come like that, already wound? Very neat! I think you wanted to enjoy looking at it and savoring it before you started.... although I'm pretty sure you've started it by now!!!

And - hooray! You've come up with a great new stitch pattern! Love it.
February 19, 2009 at 12:47 PM
Anonymous said…
I used that stitch pattern on my first sweater I ever knit and loved working it too! It has the benefits of ribbing without the tedium of purls every row. I can't remember what that stitch pattern is called though...Anyway, it's a great idea for a scarf...hmmm...
February 19, 2009 at 6:09 PM
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