apropos of nothing really, while taking photos for today’s post i realized that i’m currently knitting with the widest array of colors i’ve had on the needles in a long time (and that’s not even all of them in that photo). my knitting projects are pretty well spanning the rainbow right now, which for some reason, is an endless source of delight. for now anyway . . .
i got a whole bunch of this and that done over the weekend—bookkeeping, cooking, spinning class, and in between, some knitting.
i finished up those brown socks i had on the needles, once i located some leftovers that would work at least somewhat well—my stash was devoid of a true match.
i used some leftover STR—it doesn’t match, but it “goes”, picking up some of the golden brown from the skye sock yarn. i loooove the fabric in these socks; i’m already cooking up an idea to use it again in a future project.
once i had those squared away i turned to the gray pair and had MUCH better luck with matching the yarn
this photo is not doctored in any way—in one of those great knitting ironies, the yarn i found really does match this well, despite the fact that is it from a completely different manufacturer, is a different fiber composition, has a different number of plies, and is more lightweight/less lofty.
go figure.
the most hiLARious thing about the match is that the yarn i found was the ranco yarn i used to knit david’s school socks—at the time i knit those socks, i could not find two skins in the same dyelot that matched each other and the foot of the second sock is noticeably “off”.
good to know it matches something . . .
i started a pair of mittens with the zen yarn garden serenity worsted roxanne sent me in the spring. i’ve kept it aside to knit with now, because it is such a great yarn for mittens
dense, soft, and warm, with a touch of cashmere in the blend and machine washable to boot. perfect for a hat and mitten set. this is the tealicious colorway.
i picked a little cable motif that often makes me pause when i browse my stitch dictionaries—it’s so cushy looking, but quick and fun to do. i think it plays really well with the rich colorway and soft yarn. and who doesn’t love a touch of garter stitch?
the mitten on the needles is too small for me, but will be perfect for someone with normal-sized hands. i think these would even be great for a guy.
while i was up in my workroom rummaging for matching yarn, i remembered to dig out the red malabrigo leftover from a sweater i knit two three years ago. i always meant to knit a scarf from the leftovers to contribute to the red scarf project and never did it. but this year i’m determined to get one done.
so, saturday night i cast on for a paris-roubaix scarf, a quick, easy, and truly unisex pattern that has an interesting pattern on both right and wrong sides. malabrigo is a good scarf yarn—very soft and cushy—though i will never again use it for a sweater; it doesn’t wear well enough for my taste (my sweater was a mess of pills just a few months after completion. i still wear it, but only at home).
oh yes, about the red scarf project—SUCH a great support group to the orphan foundation of america, one of my favorite organizations. if you are interested in participating, by knitting a scarf or making a donation, please visit the red scarf site or norma’s blog to find out lots more.
and because i apparently can’t go long without having some mink/cashmere yarn in my hands, i started another scarf and hat set as well, this time in the radiant purple colorway (which i adore; it’s SO much more my color).
this photo doesn’t show the deep rich color to its best advantage but i’ll try harder next time—it is the lovliest stained-glass purple with a light haze of natural brown around it. everyone who saw it today in class just sighed over it.
speaking of class, barb showed up at spinning class yesterday wearing her now-completed aztec mazes sweater
which she knit up in lanas puras melosa fingering yarn, colorway, midnight. it’s a lighter yarn but still nice and warm, similar to the charcoal gray version i knit. she loves her yarn choice (and her sweater, finally; this is the one she ripped all the way out last time i saw her).
as long as we’re talking about lanas puras melosa, w might as wll look at the littel green cardi next. i’ve gotten one of the sleeves almost done—after this, just one more to go and i can sew it up.
actually, in class today, i got all the way to the top of the sleeve cap. we have to think up a name for this sweater—”green cardi” just isn’t that inspiring. i’d sorta like a one-word name that is springy—something like sprout or hayseed or seedling.
it feels like a patch of seedlings to me. i’m sort-of liking the german word sprössling (sprout; seedling)—waddaya think?
by the way, for those that asked and/or are curious to know more, i found the website of peggy hart, maker of the brown-and-cream blanket i purchased at rhinebeck last weekend
peggy offers several blanket styles in regular wool and merino, as well as custom weaving with commercial or homegrown wool yarn.
the foliage here in ohio has been spectacular this year—the prettiest fall we’ve had since moving here, i think. it’s actually brighter and more colorful than it was in new england, which surprises me (though my mom reports that the northeast is now seeing a full display; it must have been a little early to see the peak when we were there).
anyway, over the weekend i got outside with my camera for a bit, so i’ll post some nice pictures tomorrow of the trees and other fall stuff.
for some reason, i’m tired today, even though i got a rare full-night’s sleep last night. maybe it’s the changing weather, but i’m going to leave my desk now, have some supper, and knit for the rest of the evening. time to stop looking at the computer . . .
37 thoughts on “a weekend’s worth”
We’re having a pretty fall, too – as I walked out of work tonight, I thought that I really should take some pictures… Maybe tomorrow!
Look at all the pretty yarn! What a perfect antidote to the grey skies outside my window.
I see you enjoy cables too, as I do. I really like the cabled socks. Very pretty. And that purple scarf is going to be gorgeous! 🙂
We have had a less than vibrant fall for up up here in the mountains. I think our wet summer had a lot to do with that.
Oh my…….the purple scarf is gorgeous! I think I am just a natural born sucker for luxury fibers. 😉
Yay! I always love reading your new posts and seeing your gorgeous pictures. 🙂
I really like the German name. It would definitely be a great conversation starter.
the ‘green cardi’ reminds me of asparagus.
Ooooooh that blue sweater is gorgeous! What a great color she chose!
Love the mink/cashmere–it certainly is tempting. Just wondering how sturdy it is, does it pill, etc. That Rhinebeck blanket is gorgeous!
Sproessling! I like it for the sweater- it’s so fun to say, and I think it really captures the playfulness of the lace and the color.
Is the green cardi a “mossy” shade? If so how about “Mossy” or “Mossie” as a name. The stitch is beautiful.
I’m not surprised that you’re tired ! What a stunning array of projects and colours. Your blog posts are inspirational !
scrumptious display of colorful yarns!
I was rolling sprossling around in my mouth when “fling” popped out.
That blanket is gorgeous! I like the German sprout name.
I finished my fiore di melanzana and blocked it on sunday…It’s gorgious. My husband was so amazed.I told him that the person who came up with it is amazing,I just followed the pattern. I can’t wait to browse your shop for more patterns, You’ve opened a new world to me, thanks for sharing your talent with us Anne. 🙂
I like the German name, too, for your green sweater. You are right…it does seem to fit the stitch pattern.
Hmmm…the purple mink/cashmere yarn is what I have in mind for my lux hat and scarf. Is what you are knitting now with it the design you referred to in an earlier post? I’ve never done cables; will this pattern be too difficult for me to conquer? I sure don’t want to mess up such a gorgeous yarn.
By the way, I’ve gone on and on so much about that fabulous yarn that my DH handed me $$ to buy it and the pattern of my choice! Am I spoiled, or what?? *very happy smile*
How about “Budburst”? It’s the term they use in viticulture to describe the period when the vine awakes after winter and develops buds and flowers in spring when temperatures increase.
Hello Anne,
Before I read your own suggested springy names, I thought of the Dutch word for seedling – zaailing pronounce the beginning like sigh only with a z. Whatever name you choose, I am looking forward to seeing the finished cardi. I am a cardi person rather than a sweater person.
All the best,
Dawn
What beautiful colors! And the socks are awesome!
Love the stitch pattern in the brown socks! Is it available for purchase?
That little brown toe made me warm and giggly. 🙂
Oh, you’re so right! The trees have been absolutely radiant this year! We’re just outside of Cincinnati and we’ve been loving the colors that have been everywhere we look! It’s so inspiring!
I think that the reason our foliage has been so nice this year is that the light has been just perfect – shining through the leaves. Everything is so golden. I wish it would last another month!
Love all the yarn today – yum,yum. I was drawn to that radiant purple mink/cashmere when I checked out the website earlier…now I will have to go get some before it’s all gone!
The German name for the cardi would be perfect, I think!
Anne- I go in phases where I like natural shades, and then I find myself craving bright strong colours.
I just found your blog yesterday. I’m in Love! All the yummy yarns, delicious food, wine, what more could a girl ask for! Very inspiring! Thank you!
Yummm! I am ready to knit me some brown socks…
Ooh, thanks for posting the URL of the blanket maker!
I love that purple wool!
I finally bought some of that mink/cashmere yarn from Great Northern Yarns. Boy is it fab, and so soft. Cant wait to get started now on the leaf neckwarmer. I just finished Ivy Vines and it came out so nicely. Love your patterns and following your blog!
I was terribly curious when you first showed us the woven blanket… Peggy is my cousin, and I recognized her style in your brown-and-cream blanket. Just about everyone in the family has received a beautiful wedding or graduation blanket from her loom. They are simply gorgeous!
just found your blog. Loved the tour of your WIPs.
I can’t wait to see the trees this weekend — do you know the girls have never seen a true leaf-change (I’m not sure that poison oak counts…)? They’re pretty excited. I love all of that knitting — the blue mitts are fabulous, and your Red Scarf scarf is beautiful and so cushy. And of course, the green cardi — I love the green cardi. It makes me think of hops vines, but then, I’m crazy. 🙂
I was thinking of using the black mink/cashmere for a man’s neck warmer for a friend who loves luxurious fibers and tends to lose scarves. I thought perhaps this would be a good answer for him. Now I need to develop a man’s design – have you done one of these? Do you think it would be more appropriate to have it be less prone to pooling and instead be more”erect” (hush – don’t laugh)
I think sprössling is a good name!
Whenever you want more yarn, just ask Anne. I’m really glad you like the fabric. I am also terribly sorry that you ran out that close to the end. So sorry!
If I were to give the socks a name it’d probably be Dhoire which means from the grove or Faing which means from the sheep pen, just because it’s funny. =)
Barb’s blue Mazes looks great on her! Love the color with her hair.
Love those brown socks! Hope we get the pattern soon.
That first picture really struck me, so funny that you should remark on the wide colour range of your knitting.
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