Just as Chris Pronger scored the first Edmonton goal – 14 seconds into the game – I was binding off the front of my Carla pullover. And during the first intermission, I got the block party started!
I will sew her up tonight, complete the sleeve detail, and show her off tomorrow!
Of course, with 2 hours of hockey game left, I needed something else to knit. I could have worked on one of the WIPs, but, instead, I started on a new blue…
This “Fuzzy Wuzzy” mohair is from Dancing Leaf Farm, born and raised here in Maryland. My friend, Donna, gave this beautiful “True Blue” colorway for my birthday last year. It has a TON of yardage, much more than this pattern calls for. If you look close enough, you can see that it is turning my needles blue! I had a feeling this might happen, so I chose my cheapy Ebay needles. It dyed my fingers too, so after knitting up, it will need a good rinsing until the water is clear. It may fade the yarn – it is a little bright, eh?
Last year, I worked a trade with Jacqueline. I admired her beautiful mohair camisole, and she admired a teapot only sold in the US, so the trade was born! She sent me the Jo Sharp Contemporary Knitting Two Collection book, and I found the Adagio Teapot she wanted. So, I am finally making that little mohair cami I admired!
Such a simple pattern – infinitely wearable in every season. I love the muted colors of the Jo Sharp mohair yarn, but I am committed to using up some stash yarns this summer, so I hope that this camisole turns out well with this variegated mohair.
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I was ready to see the Stanley Cup awarded to the Hurricanes last night. I just had a feeling that they could pull through. Neither of the teams in the finals are “my” team, but I do enjoy watching good hockey, and this series has been incredible! Great stories and great plays. My sister Sarah goes to college just outside of Raleigh, North Carolina, so I hope to catch one of their fall games when I go down to visit her. |
On Saturday night, Kris and I will be watching Game Six of the finals – counting down till the Cup is awarded. Whether it goes to the Oilers or the ‘Canes, I will have my knitting in one hand, and my tissue in the other… I always tear up when they skate around with the trophy!
Ooh did you see the game up in Edmonton, where O Canada was being sung by the entire stadium? That was so inspiring – loved it.
This household is rooting for the Hurricanes. Between the Stanley Cup and World Cup – I haven’t seen much of my husband!
I love how Carla looks – all blocked out and pretty. Can’t wait to see it on!
i am so glad you are making the jo sharp vest….and the colour you have chosen is magnificent.
do you realise it is about 15 months since we did that trade…in fact my wonderful adagio teapot has been used and used so much that it has just gone to that great teashop in the sky. (i noticed a few black mould bits growing from the overuse! blech!!) i have replaced it with a not so nice – but quite servicable locally produced model. i can’t tell you how many cups of tea i had from it – and how many times people commented on it….and it always reminded me of you! seriously one of the best trades i have been in.
Such pretty blue stuff! I’m glad I’m not the only one that gets all emotional when the cup gets skated (unless of course we are talking about 1999… but that was a very different emotion!).
Lovely camisole. It will look lovely on you, my lil’ blue-eyed Lol’! Finished my felted tote that you gave me for Mother’s Day. Come see and consult.
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I can’t wait to see the Carla pullover all put together. You are doing well on you SOS. That cami is so cute. I’ve admired that pattern a few times but I just can’t bring myself to buy the book for just one pattern.
I’m excited to see the pullover (along with everyone else!), it looks so great!
I love your Carla. I found some bright orange Cotton Tape for 50% off, but ended up not buying it, as orange is just not “me”. I think your cami pattern is. so. cute!!!! I may have to buy that book.
Beautiful sweater. I have such blocking-board envy!
You are one speedy knitter chick!!! I’m so impressed. The cami you have planned looks adorable.
I can’t wait to see that pullover – it’s Blue, it’s lacy, it’s Y-O-U!
oooh, i’m making that cami too!!!
Lolly, if you come to town next season for a game, drop me a line and we can meet up! What could be better than knitting friends and hockey?? We might even be able to drag along some other Triangle knitbloggers.
Your blue stuff this month is so beautiful! Too bad June is coming to an end.