10.13.07
Long time, no post
Things have been a bit upside-down in the B. household recently, to say the least. I have found myself unemployed and unmotivated to pick up my hook or turn on the sewing machine. I hope that changes soon, because I have so many works-in-progress that I would like to see finished!
This scarf has been sitting on my “things to do” pile for ages. All it really needs is the applique and embroidery I’ve planned. The yarn is Cascade 220 Quatro, and I really like how the four different colour plies stand out when you look at it closely, but blend nicely from a distance and gives the fabric a delicate tweedy look.
I bought this skein of Malabrigo, planning to make myself another cowl. For now, it sits in my yarn bin.
This one is the start of my (bulkier) interpretation of the wool crenelle scarf. It is probably going to be a holiday gift for one of the many women I know who like this colour. It’s Red Heart Cozy Wool in Claret, which isn’t a colour I’m too hot on for wearing myself. My winter coat is red and my hair is orange-y, so this would be way too clashy. But it was $2/skein at Dressew, and perfect for washable gifts. For a thick yarn, it isn’t too stiff to work with, but the multiple plies make it a bit splitty.
Sheep! This adorable little pouch (from Christina’s at Etsy) came to me through a swap, from Not Scarlett. It had lots of nice goodies in it, like candy and darning needles and stitch markers, and and and…Thanks!
amy said,
October 20, 2007 at 6:46 am
the Malabrigo is so luscious! where did you get it? i’m super jealous. i haven’t bought any fancy yarn (ie, not from zellers) in months. all i’m working on/planning now is baby stuff, so it’s all about the washable washable washable!
now that you’re sadly unemployed, will you be going to the crochet me thing? my sister’s been bugging me to go with her, though i’m fairly hesitant to attempt the drive into kits from surrey for 6pm… what a silly start time!
Erin said,
October 21, 2007 at 1:35 pm
The Malabrigo came from Three Bags Full on Main. It’s a bit pricey ($16.95 per skein, ouch!) but a worthwhile treat.
I’m pretty sure I am going to the CrochetMe thing, if the weather isn’t too terrible. (There’s nothing I like less about transit than riding the B-Line during rush hour on a stormy day.)
Tricia McDonald said,
November 8, 2007 at 3:52 am
Much sympathy — things have been rather upside down over here too! I hope things are looking up, and that you’ve had energy to do some crafty type things lately. :)