Dec 19 2005
Warm and Wooly, Soft and Lovely
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 Warm Wooly Winter Legwarmers Yarn: GGH Wool (discontined) Pattern: 2 x 2 rib Needles: Size 10.5 / 13 Brittany DPNsSimple and easy – knit in a few hours! |
Another knit, born out of necessity. Do not let your shins and ankles get cold! I knit these up for the Cover Your Ankles knitalong, started by Mintyfresh. They were a quick stashbuster project that I finished in a matter of hours. Ribbing on size 10.5 and 13 DPNs was a cinch. I have been wearing them all day too – they are so cozy and warm. The great thing about them? I was not sure I could pull the look off, so I wore them under my cordouroys- only the little top hung out over my shoe, and that looked pretty good!
(Updated to add 12.20.05 8:58 am) : The legwarmers are keeping my shins and ankles warm today at work! Perfect to wear under black pants. I need to make some more…
I finished my big paper on Friday, and turned it in. This final paper closed the book on the craziest semester of my life. I am so glad I made it too! Now I know what is in store for the future. As the New Year rolls in, I am also going to be checking out the job ads. My current job is working as a contract archivist, and since my contract is up in May, I want to have a smooth transition without a long break in between. Since I will have my MLS in August, I will be looking for my first full-time professional job. I hope I am able to find the right place.
In celebration of finishing school, I was able to spend a whole day with my friends on Saturday. Honey Heather and I went to DC to drop off my million library books (the weight of the semester was literally lifted from my shoulders!), we ran into Shayna and got to see the lovely lace scarf she was knitting up at the Reference Desk, and then we headed over to Chinatown for a lunch with dear sweet Jenna!
After a yummy Thai tofu lunch, we were off to Capitol Hill to hit up Stitch DC! This store has a great selection of luxury yarns, like Karabella, Alchemy, Rowan, Blue Sky, and Habu. The store may be small, but it is very easy to get sucked in for hours. All three of us had our eyes on certain hanks, but we all walked out empty-handed, which really felt good! We stroked our share of the soft and lovely yarns, and then we headed back to my house in Maryland.
Jenna was headed northward to the 'Burgh for an early holiday weekend with her family, and her man stopped by to pic her up at my house. We had such a fun day altogether in the city!
Soon after, Heather and I got ready for the Christmas party at Eilene's house. We decided to go as each others' dates this year!
Sunday was peaceful and quiet – Kris and I did a little last-minute shopping, and then we wrapped gifts and watched football. I got a little education in rules and regulations while finishing my legwarmers.
Karma and Andrea tagged me for the music meme, and I just can't turn this down. I love music way too much. However, I had a hard time narrowing it down to single songs, I tend to listen to whole albums – so here are the ones that are in constant rotation in my car:
- Chutes Too Narrow – The Shins
- De Stijl – The White Stripes
- Moon and Antartica – Modest Mouse
- Castaways and Cutouts – The Decemberists
- Illinoise – Sufjan Stevens
- Get Behind Me Satan – The White Stripes
- In the Aeroplane Over the Sea – Neutral Milk Hotel
Socktoberfest 2005 updates! Long and overdue. Sorry about the delay!
- Siri finished her last pair of Socktoberfest socks as the snow was falling on her house!
- Debbie's dancing in her new socks – great colors!
- Stacey shows off a Dublin Bay pattern pair for her sister.
- Sarah has been knitting up a sock storm: one Socktoberfest pair, and another exchange pair!
- Faith finished these lovelies up last month – amazing variegations!
- Susan's pair of socks are so fun and colorful!
- Karen's stripey socks match perfectly!
- Bev made the cutest "Black Cat" socks for Halloween!
- Laura's socks are hot off the needles – check them out!
- Saun finished a ruby red pair – so pretty!
Please email me or leave a note if you have a pair of Socktoberfest socks done. I still have some Socktoberfest socks on the needles myself, so don't you dare feel guilty about it! 
Next up, some Christmas crafting, served up fresh!
Very cute legwarmers! They look so cozy! Congratulations on finishing up the semester!
Oh those leg warmers look so cozy! Oh and you look gorgeous! Hope you had a good time at the party. Bis später!
Your leg warmers look wonderful! And you SO pull the look off! You always manage to look fantastic in everything; one of the fringe benefits to being gorgeous, I suppose.
Congratulations on finishing up the semester!! You must have felt so relieved to turn in that final paper. I’m so glad that you had such a great day celebrating with the girls- you so deserve it! You and Heather both look beautiful in your party gear, too. BTW, I’ve gotten “educated” on football rules, too, hehe. J gets so irritated that I keep “forgetting” the rules after each season ends. I end up bugging him during the game constantly…”What’s offsides? What’s pass interference?” Serves him right for always bugging me during American Idol, hee! Take care, Lolly! 
Love, C.
I will keep my fingers crossed for the job search. Can’t wait to see the Christmas craftiness! take care
wow Lolly you are working on some really great knits at the moment and I love that beret! The colour is lushious! I am prepetually envious of your knit group out there! A chrissy party at Ei’s sounds like a riot and a half!
Super thanks for the Vicki Howell interview. They have been playing Knitty Gritty on the How To Channel out here every morning at 9.00 and its made my mornings oh so special. i am secretly becoming obsessed with Vicki’s cheeriness and I desperately wish someone else out here would appriciate a knitting show as much as I! I love the funky guitar in the begining too *shivers*
and Happy Bday to Kris on the 26th, thats called boxing day here. Do you have that?
Congratulations Lolly! That is a huge accomplishment. You are on your way to big things.
Amy
Those legwarmers are really cute! And congratulations on getting another semester under your belt. The end is in sight and I remember what a great feeling that is!
Congrats on the finishing and surviving the semester! Now comes some long overdue lazy time. Enjoy the holidays!
Great legwarmers! I’m sure you’ll be able to find a great job. Are you staying in DC or moving? It would be sad if you had to leave all your great friends and yarn shops!
Nice leg warmers! Today at work it is really cold inside. I´m using my wrist warmers while sitting at my desk working. This afternoon we shall have our annual christmas celebration at work, with glögg – mulled wine served with raisins and almond- served warm, lussekatt -”Lucia cat” kind of saffron buns eaten around Lucia/Chrsitmas and lots of christmas candys.
Those are SO FAB! I was just thinking that I need some to wear under my workout pants; I usually wear long thermal pants underneath them [!] but they don’t cover my ankles.
Beautiful legwarmers. I love this colored yarn. I like to read in your blog and see the photos. You are always loughing and it seems, that you are having much fun with your knitting-friends.
Excuse my english, I’m not perfect. It’s a long time ago since I learned it at school.
Greetings
Elke
The legwarmers look so warm. I may have to make myself a pair. I also love StitchDC. Whenever I’m in the DC area, it’s the first place I stop.
I finally finished my socks. A pic is up on my blog.
Look at you all so pretty (like I didn’t think that already) Hope the party was a blast. SO GLAD you got to celebrate the end of a tough semester.
I really like your legwarmers. I bet they looked really cute poking out from under your pants. That might just be the thing I need during the day when I have to walk out in this cold weather to take my son to school … hmmm. Congratulations on finishing up school. Good luck finding that job!
I’m sure you’ll find it in no time.
Yay! All that hard work and now you’re done! Love the legwarmers – they look so cozy. I hope you enjoy your time off – rest, relaxation, family and knitting – what could be better?
It was a lovely way to spend a saturday…
my! don’t your legwarmers look soft and lovely! hahahah!
Oh the mileage we’ll get out of that one.
eck. I hate my fake smile. must work out another one to replace it!
oh, just great!! now i’m having flashbacks! congrats on finishing up all your school work. do you feel now like you’re forgetting something as you sit there at work?
Love, love, love the legwarmers!!
Yay! You finished your paper and the semester!! Enjoy your break!
It looks like you all had a great time!!
Super cute legwarmers L!!!
I was skeptical about the lebwarmers but I’ll admit that they look pretty darn good. I’m sure that you pull them off just beautifully, but maybe just over over the pants
I’m also glad that we had such a lovely time, we really must do it again. It’s always fun to have knitting friends came kick it in the city!
Can’t wait to hear about it.
You and H look lovely for the party, I hope that you made a grand entrance and made quite a scene
I too finished socktoberfest, pictures soon! Take care, sweetness.
Yay for you completing the semester!!
Very snuggly leg warmers as well.
Such cute, cute legwarmers!! They look so comfy.
Congrats on finishing the semester — you made it!! Wooohoooo!!!
Cute legwarmers. I’ve wanted to make some legwarmers for almost a year and just keep putting it off. I really need to get on that after Christmas! You look very pretty all dressed up for Ei’s party – I really like your hair.
Congratulations!!! Having that weight off your shoulders is a great feeling, isn’t it?
Good luck finding a job, althought I know you won’t need it.
Cozy legwarmers, I need a pair. Enjoy the holidays.
!! i’m so jealous of the knitting at the reference desk !!
I love, love your legwarmers! I have been meaning to make a pair, as it is really crazy cold in Chicago. Glad you enjoyed Stitch DC – def. one of my favorite LYS, even though I’m not local anymore! Congratulations on finishing your semester and happy holidays!
Mmmm… those do look warm and wooly. Yay for completed semesters, and good luck with starting the job search. Are you hoping to stay in DC or looking elsewhere too?
i’m so jealous of the legwarmers! they are too cute. i have a pair of store bought ones (horrors! i should make them myself!), but they are fab to wear under pants
congrats on finishing up work for the semester!
Lolly, you look radiant!
I wish I could be there for the holidays. You look like you had a wondeful Saturday.
I like the legwarmers…you wear them well.
DH is back at work today but only for two days before he is off again. I am thankful for that.
Love You!
So you mentioned watching football. You didn’t happen to be watching the Redskins crush the Cowboys did ya? They’re my dad’s & brother’s favorite team, so you can bet there was some major celebrating going on at our house that day!
Love the leg warmers! I’m thinking I could use a pair of those right now! It’s drafty under my desk at work!
I need to make some of those! It’s amazing how much it helps, having some covering on your legs under your jeans or pants. I have a pair of lined knee-length boots that I sometimes wear that help a lot!
As usual, you look so beautiful in these snaps! Thanks for sharing them. And I love the legwarmers- they look almost Manos or Collinettey. At this time of year, I will take any extra layers that I can.
I love those ankle warmers! They need love too! Yes, I agree with Cathi as usual you are looking fab in your pictures!
Yay for end of the semester!
Great idea on the leg warmers. Even if you can’t carry the look – I could not – you can put them on under the pants and keep the drafts out. Might need to do a pair for oldest son’s outdoor soccer games that will be happening again right after Christmas vacation! I’ve already got my yarn to do a hat! Now I need to do matching (won’t be seen) legwarmers!
I so need to make me some legwarmers – it’s so cold here in Chicago. You know it’s bad when I’m thankful it’s going to be 30 degrees tomorrow. Your legwarmers look great!
I guess it’s true the legwarmers are coming back?!
j/k They look really warm and cozy. Enjoy them!
Your legwarmers are so cute, and practical! Damn you girls are hot! See you tomorrow ; )
I can’t believe how fast for the legwarmers! They look sooo cute & warm! Congrats on getting your paper done, savor your down time! Surrounding yourself with friends is the best. Good luck with your first professional job search, you will just know when it’s right.
Phew, I wasn’t the only Socktoberfest-lagger. I really enjoyed the sock KALs. They were my first (and I’ll never forget them – LOL). Thanks for organizing!
When I was in college, I worked in the library and knew a bunch of MLS students and profs (because Simmons has a library school). And I remember Meghan, the college archivist/MLS grad student. Ah, memories, it’s funny what brings them back. Good luck in your job search!
cozy looking legwarmers! great for this winter chill. Congrats on completing the semester!
great ankle warmers! i could have used a pair of them on the walk home tonight!
i’m so surprised (in a good way!) to see sufjan’s album popping up on a few peoples blogs. he was actually at my family’s 4th of july picnic this past year. he is good friends with my cousins who are also in a band. such a small world!
Great legwarmers. My legs are so short they would make me look like one of the munchkins from the Wizard of Oz, but they look great on you. Congrats on finishing school and good luck with the job search.
Hi Lolly, just stopping by to wish you Happy Holidays! I’m off soon to a week of doing just what I want to do! Oh happy days! I love the legwarmers, but I could definitely use knee warmers when I go out. I imagine it would be necessary to make them stretchy enough to stay on. P.s. I love the White Stripes and Modest Mouse too.
“See” you later
holy mackerel you have been busy! i haven’t read blogs much lately and now i’m completely overwhelmed with all your gorgeous fo’s and fun posts! everything is beautiful and you look great. happy holidays, dahling!
Wow you have been busy! I have been off the blogs for awhile, and it is so fun to come back and see what everyone is up to. Aren’t legwarmers amazing? I made myself a pair last year and could not believe the difference they make. Yours look so warm and toasty!
Congrats on a finished semester! I know it was a big one for you, so it must feel great to be finished. A whole new chapter of your life is starting, and I wish you luck (although you don’t really need it-you have talent baby!!). So here is to you Lauren, for a job well done!!
One more thing…you are just beautiful!! That last picture of you and Heather is stunning. Honestly woman-you are what my mother-in-law calls ‘striking’, and I love the red top!
Oooo, you’ll be so warm! Enjoy a carefee and happy Holiday break.
Carefree, carefree! LOL
Those leg warmers look snuggly. The two of you look great heading out to the party. Your hair is really getting long. It looks good. Have a wonderful holiday, enjoy the break from school.
Tami
Siiiigh of relief – take a couple days to rest and celebrate your end-of-school occasion. Doesn’t it feel great? So great it almost makes one forget about going back to classes in 3 weeks (are you going back to classes?).
Knit some more legwarmers (which are beautiful) and enjoy that holiday football (which I’m jealous of). Congrats!
Glad you finally hit Stitch DC. Sometime try going when I can meet up witcha…
Cute Christmas trees! And Happy Holidays!
I’m a big White Stripes fan too!