Jan 16 2005
Green with Envy
Everyone and there mother is working on socks right now (or so it seems) so, I joined the pack, and picked up the DPNs once again. Mind you, I am not an expert in this field, and have been known to sigh with frustration, and even slam those little buggers down on the table… but I perservered, and started working up this little doll:
*Green with Envy Socks*
The yarn is Reynolds Swizzle in Forest. It is self-striping, it looks pretty decent so far. I think that they might be a little slouchy when they are done, which is not a bad thing… they just appear to be a little big on the needles. I needed a small portable project for the train, and this really fits the bill. The socks were started yesterday in the few spare minutes I had (my hands were dying to knit). This semester is looking crazier by the day, and I honestly hope that I am able to keep up the knitting.Â
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Carnivale est fini! I am planning to block it to get some more length out of it… there was only one more skein of this colorway left at FASC last weekend, so I did not have another option. If I had known this earlier, I would have used larger needles (I used 7s) or made it thinner. However, I think it turned out pretty good. It is definitely warm, and will be nice to wrap around my neck when all the snow comes to Maryland (let it snow! let it snow! let it snow!) and the colors will brighten up any gray day. I can wear it as a neck warmer/scarf, or as a little wrap, with a pin or brooch to secure it. |
BLOGLANDIA HAPPENINGS–Things that I saw and didn’t want you to miss!
- Jenna recently updated her travel blog, http://jennainindia.blogspot.com, and it sounds like things are going swell for her. She is teaching women how to knit so that they can start their own business. Go send her some love when you get a chance.
- Tami just finished a lovely Weasley sweater, and it looks perfect on her! Great work, Tami!
- Gina did some dyeing recently, and the stuff turned out amazingly beautiful! Also see her adorable baby knits from SnB Nation.
- Amy is just so hot with her new cashmere neck warmer. I love this design!
- Megan’s got a brand new blog! Princess Papaya = Fruity Chick!
- Shobhana is working on some great socks! She is so talented!
I love finding new knitting blogs, and seeing new projects, so if you have one to share, drop me a line! 
And… another yummy foretaste of what is to come… Interweave Knits Spring 2005 preview came out!! *drool*
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Lolly, I love, love, love your scarf. It’s beautiful and looks very cozy! The colors are gorgeous.
You go girl…great start on Green with Envy. Hope to see you this week!
lovin that sock yarn and just totally cracking up over that name. your scarf looks wonderful. now that is def something i would love to see or even wear myself to brighten up these dreary days and wow, those links are great! you know all the best blog spots. i’m gonna have to start using your list. thanks for the links. i hadn’t seen a few of those before. take care!
Love the scarf! You did a great job. What pretty colors! I love the idea of using it as a wrap with a pin. I’ve got a scarf I should do that with myself! Thanks for the heads up on the next Interweave too. *definite drool*
You scarf turned out beautifully! Very bright and cheerful, yes indeed! The socks look good, too! Pretty yarn your using for them.
I love the scarf! The colors are really great
hooray for you and your socks! they look awesome! and i just love carnivale - what gorgeous colors. i hope you get some snow soon! we got a dusting, so i hope that means you got a little, too!
I’m loving the scarf! It looks fabulous darling! And look at you go with the socks! Being a green lover myself, I am simply green with envy on those!
Your carnivale scarf is beautiful and looks so soft! I love the design of your new blog too. Congrats!
Have a great week!
Hey Lolly,
Love the finished Carnivale scarf. Your socks look fun, too. Guess i gotta get on the sock bandwagon sometime soon…Have a good week!
Hey Lolly-
Thanks for the great list of updates, and Carnivale looks beautiful. I love the sock you’re working on. You may find yourself addicted to those little dpns…Well, maybe not to the dpns, but to the finished products!
Have a terrific week!
Carnivale est magnifique, Lolly! Love that colorway! Wear it in good health (and stay warm this week)! Ooooo, the socks cometh!
Have you seen the “Sock it to Me knit-along” (http://sockittome.blogspot.com/)?
Lolly~ Scarf and sock look great! I just picked up the dpns myself after a long break from them. I’ll keep checking for a photo update!
I too was so psyched to see the Interweave preview…I want to knit the “A good Bias.” Boy WAS I happy to see that it’s a design by fellow NYC SnBer Lisa D! YEAH LISA! (Hope she starts a blog soon…she does FAB work!)
Ciao from China ~ Kimberli
The scarf looks great! I love the colors.
I know, I think a ton of people are working on socks too. I guess it is the instant gratification of knitting socks, and the fact we have all been working on projects for others. And, the sockapalooza probably has something to do with it too!
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The scarf turned out great! I know it will keep you warm warm warm!
Woohoo Look at dat sock! You go. It’s sockalicious
Beautiful scarf Lauren! Thank you so much for your comments! I love the looks of this new page!
Lauren,
You mentioned checking out your local Hancock Fabrics in your comment on my site-don’t get too excited-my local one is very good for sewing basics and buttons, etc-for yarn they only carry LB products and that goes for notions too, with the exception of some clover bamboo needles…so, it’s not great but it is the only place here in town and when you get a gift card, you gotta use it, kwim? plus they do have the dyeable fisherman’s wool! anyway, have fun!
kelly
That scarf is beautiful and cozy! The colours and all. Great start on the sock. You know, once you start on socks, you may never want to stop!
Thanks for the IK link! I’m still digesting the Winter issue, but it’s fun to look forward…
I’m happy to have snow, but I’d like a side dish of SUN with that, please
Your scarf is lovely. I’m all about blocking at my site…grr, the curling continues…
Carnevale is beautiful and done right on time for the cold weather we are having here in the DC area!
Thanks for the IK preview link!
I love the name of your socks! Your scarf looks great, perfect for the freezing snowy weather.
Hey Lolly!!!
I love Carnivale! The colors are to die for!
Love your scarf..its beautiful! Socks are definitely addictive. Did you check out the Bi-Color Brioche in Interweave..OMG…Love It!
I’m in MD too…did they say 18″ of snow??!!
Carnivale is great! Colors are so amazing and it looks so soft and warm. Just in time for the snow!
I love the colors you use! Your projects look fun- I’m also joining the sock craze soon, i can’t wait. Good luck with dpns!
I will be so happy when I am experienced enough to knit socks! I may even start trying early…
Love your scarf. Hey, your photo shoot could well grace the cover of any of the latest magazines! Fabulous!