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Wednesday, September 3, 2008

knitting time

While I'm sad that summer is drawing to a close around here, I'm getting excited to get back into knitting for the fall and winter. I've got two new protégés to teach (Jon and my sister, Rachel), and I'm on the lookout for new things to try myself.

Knitalong
 
A few weeks ago I picked up 5 skeins of Berroco Ultra Alpaca with only
a vague idea of what I wanted to make. I've never gone into a yarn
store and bought anything on a whim before like this, so I was lucky to
find the perfect pattern for this yarn! I'm planning on making Olive's
afghan that's featured on the cover of knitalong
(zig zag afghan, bottom middle). It's actually made in the yarn that I
purchased, so I'm all set to go. I just got the book in the mail and
now I just need to wind these hanks into a ball.




PS. You can check out Craftsanity's interview with the authors of knitalong here.



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9 comments:

  1. jessicaSeptember 3, 2008 at 4:12 PM

    Fall is definitely knitting time for me. I love running warm wool through my fingers and moving them while knitting keeps them from getting cold! That yarn you bought is so beautiful. I'm going to have to get my hands on that book!

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  2. gardenymphSeptember 3, 2008 at 7:23 PM

    I love your new header!
    You always pick the coolest things to do. I can't wait to see your finished afghan. Love the colors, you've got me itchin' for Fall. :~)

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  3. amySeptember 4, 2008 at 12:35 PM

    those yarns are SO yummy. great colors! and i know what you mean - i've started crocheting again teh past few weeks... so nice to be back in the groove!

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  4. LynnSeptember 4, 2008 at 1:08 PM

    I love that afghan, can't wait to see your version!

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  5. priscillaSeptember 4, 2008 at 1:17 PM

    my sister (as you probably already know this) can't wait to start her fall knitting either. hope you have fun teaching your 2 new students!

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  6. amandajeanSeptember 4, 2008 at 6:38 PM

    that yarn is gorgous!!!

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  7. CamiSeptember 5, 2008 at 4:30 PM

    Oh, those yarn colors are delish!

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  8. LisaSeptember 6, 2008 at 10:47 AM

    Those colors look great, and so is the pattern. Looking forward to seeing your finished blanket.

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  9. OiyiSeptember 13, 2008 at 8:48 AM

    That yarn is gorgeous! I love that blanket.
    Isn't it a pretty book? I made 2 squares for the Barn Raising Quilt used in the book. One of them is featured on page 146. They even credit me. I am kinda embarrassed about this one, but read the chapter on Knitting Blogs at page 75.

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