Jun 07 2006
Old and New Blues
I have loved every single month of Project Spectrum; when the clock chimes 12:00am on the first day of the month, I become the #1 fan and proponent of “said” color. I see the color everywhere - I try to work it into my wardrobe (that was a little difficult in April, but I managed it a few times)… and I do my best to work the color into my crafting. However, this month - this month of BLUE - is just singing to my soul! I am living blue this month! I am wearing the colors, I can’t stop staring at the gorgeous blue skies, and I am working (and planning) all sorts of beautiful blue projects!
My Carla pullover - before my knitting spree last night. Now, the back is nearly complete!
Proud to say that I am actually working a lace pattern without major screw-ups! Of course, it is not huge and charted and k7tog, but, it is lace! I love working with the Cotton Tape. I chatted with Angela a little last week about this pattern, and she noted that it has amazing stretch qualities (like most cotton garments), so I decided to take it down to a size smaller, planning to work in that negative ease. I also added a little length to compensate for my long torso. I hope to make some good progress on this over the weekend, and have a finished knit to share within the color month.
I have also been enjoying my old blue knits - specifically my Koigu Indigo anklets. I finished these back in February, and they have just gotten better with time. Many other knitters have lauded the qualities of Koigu, and I can see why this is a favored yarn. It wears well, and keeps the color after washing. The colors are so saturated and strong, and they just may be my favorite pair of socks to date…
I also went on a Project Spectrum-induced hunt in my house for blue items… I found so many in my kitchen that I didn’t make it to any other room! Perhaps another day…
1. Blue glasses, 2. Cobalt Blue Silverware, 3. Blue Trivets, 4. Blue Teacups, 5. Blue Candlestick Holders, 6. Cobalt Blue Glasses
One of my absolute favorite shades is the deep cobalt blue you see in the drinking glasses and silverware above. I have some other cobalt blues around the house too.
And I got some lovely blues in the mail as well! What wonderful surprises from Anjo and Georgia. Thank you!!
Anjo sent another wonderful package - with the BLUE Project Spectrum soundtrack (my set is nearly complete!), and some beautiful crafty supplies - ribbons, beads, and the best personal touch: handmade gift tags! They are just delightful! Many thanks Anjo, you are so incredibly kind!
And from Georgia I received this great package, with a skein of her hand-dyed yarn! Here is a closeup of this beauty. The colorway is “Cannon Beach”, and it is 560 yards of goodness! She also sent some very cool stickers and some beads (and some candies… not pictured…) Thank you so much!
A big thanks also for the comments on my two recent handknits! It is so great to hear from you 
I have those cobalt tumblers, too! Feeling inspired to do the interior pix chez moi as well, after the three little outdoor ones I posted. . . Hooray for blue!
oooh, look at all the fun blue stuff!!! you are LIVING blue this month
Isn’t that such a fast knit? You’ll be done in no time!
Thank you for Project Spectrum again. It’s definitely got me knitting and more aware of all sorts of colours I may not normally use…I love your idea. I’m so lacking in blues in my stash….so I had to dye some for myself. I love your socks btw! The colours just pop.
Loving all those blues! I left you a message on your cell phone today… go listen to it and call me!
Blue, blue, your world is blue!
Blue is fun because it is so pervasive. Yes, green was pervasive, too (green growing things), but there’s something about blue - the sky. Ah, the sky.
Lovely things from Anjo and Georgia! And you’re making great progress on that top, too.
I’ve got quite a bit of cobalt blue in my kitchen/dishes as well - must find time to do the hunt one weekend when I’m home!
Posting my “blue crayons in nature…” post yesterday helped me beat some travel blues that were creeping in
Wow!! You have so many great blues in your life! I love your Carla! It looks fantastic!!! I can’t wait to see it in all it’s finished glory!
I love blue, too! I think I’m going to flollow your lead and take pics of my blue things. I still need to do a blue stash shot! I miss having the internets at home!
I love that color of cotton tape! my friend knit something in that very yarn last summer and it was so pretty!
Carla is looking great so far - very airy and summery. And you are really rockin’ the blue in your kitchen! The only thing blue I have in there is my cobalt KitchenAid. I love blue, but I have so little of it around me.
I love the color of Carla! Lovely blues …
Amanda
Wow-you have a great eye for photography composition-really nice ‘blue’ pics you have going on!
lolly, your posts are always so cheerful and make me smile. i’m not having the best day, so thanks for the sunshine.
i love the carla sweater. how have i missed this one?
Blue is so lovely. Thanks for the link to Georgia’s yarn. Gorgeous stuff!
Look at all that great stuff! I love blue too.
I love the blues - it is most definately my favorite color! Your pullover is looking great and I just love the socks! Happy June!
I am going to LOVE reading your blog this month - blue is my absolute favorite color!
That Cannon Beach is gorgeous!!
Love all your blues!
Your Carla is REALLY flying off your needles! It will be so beautiful when it is finished, it is looking great! I love all the blues on your blog, and…that wonderful yarn!
Great pictures of the blues in your life. I love cobalt blue too.
I think blue has the ability to lift out spirits and make us fell calm in a way that no other color can, so I understand why you keep looking for it. I love that cobalt color as well, isn’t it supposed to have protective qualities according to Middle Easterners? I know that you would know
That hand dyed yarn is gorgeous! Enjoy it.
Your sweater is looking really pretty. I like that color of blue too. I am just starting on a sweater that will have a Cashmere teal blue trim to it for Project Spectrum June!
Blue is my favorite color! I’m really loving this month!
Mmmm, blueeee. Next to purple, blue is my favorite color, so June and July will definitely be my favorite months of Project Spectrum! Check out my blog for some very blue images.
You are crazy with the blue! I love it!
I’m excited to see how your Cotton Tape sweater turns out. I have a bunch of cotton tape that I’m not too sure what to do with and that sweater looks better to my eyes in real life than on the model.
Love all your blues. Especially the blue trivets.
I’ve always wanted to knit that sweater - I can’t wait to see how it turns out for you.
Carla is looking good. I really love that light blue color (one of my favorites along with deep, dark cobalt!) I have some similar glasses, though not as dark…hmm…have to go take some pictures!
Blue never looked so happy!! And yes… you might be wee bit crazy what with the mohair hat in the humid yuck weather we’re having lately… but it’s soooo adorable on you, it’s worth a bit of extra heat!
Lolly, I clicked on your link about you “wearing the colors” and you are getting SO slender! You look really great. You looked great before, but you must be working really hard and I’m clapping for you. Great job!
blue, blue, blue - every where blues!
The color of your latest project spectrum sweater is my absolute favorite. I wonder why Rowan discontinued Cotton Tape. It is such a great yarn.
Amy
sooooo much BLUE!!!! …. i guess its ALMOST as good as green
haha i really love those socks, they are precious!
Love the blue tea cups.
Looks like a morning glory flower pattern, very nice.
I am liking the light blue cotton tape. That is going to look great.
Ohh, Carla…love the texure and the color. It’s going to be gorgeous, Lolly!
What a nice collection of blue stuff. The trivets are my favorite.
Love all the blue things, Lolly!
I have to say, blue is going to be an easy month. Love it! Blue has always been one of my favorite colors. I’m going to do a blue photo roundup this weekend at home.
Love the blues! I had thought about skipping PS in June cause I am not typically a “blue” person. What was I thinking? A special shade of blue is one of the signature colors of Yarntopia - you’ve inspired me again. No telling what I’ll come up with. I just know it won’t be socks this time. Thanks for visiting my blog.
Love the blue!!! Thank you for thinking up project spectrum and sharing it with all of us! : )
what fun packages! enjoy blue month, it seems to be going fast! eeek!
I love all the blues. The blue yarn is gorgeous