Jul 23 2006
City Trekking
My Trekking sock has been on two urban outings this past week visiting friends in the big city! What did socky see?
Last Wednesday, I met up with my best friend Becca. She is amazing. We ate some yummy food, caught up on all sorts of stories, and knit it up. Unfortunately, Becca gets very little time to knit as a full-time PhD student, so she continues to work on the Hourglass sweater that she started nearly a year ago… but it is still lovely! I worked on socks, but I also cast on for Kris's sweater - the Durrow pattern from Magknits. (Many thanks for all of your suggestions in the last post! It really was a variety of knit philosophies! I am planning to make this sweater for Kris "first" but will start on my Sesame cardigan very soon…)
Durrow's front and back are straight ribbing - and I am working through the back pretty quickly. I can't wait to start on the sleeves with all of the cable action! The chart is a little mind-numbing at first glance, but I think I will be able to figure it out. *fingers crossed* I am falling in love with the Dalegarn Sisik all over again. I made another garment out of it last year (the Balmoral cardigan) using the Aubergine colorway. Unfortunately, Dale of Norway discontinued this wool/mohair/rayon blend. However, I got "wind" of this pretty early and stocked up - buying two more sweaters' worth as a birthday present to myself last fall. You may recall that the red Sisik is slated to be the Vienna V-neck pullover. The charcoal color does not have a pattern in mind yet… but I have several contenders!
My sock and Durrow were also present at my other meetup in the city this week - my Saturday with Suzanne and Jenna!
All of us brought our socks along! Suzanne is working on the 2nd sock of her first pair ever. They are perfect - so much better than my first socks! Jenna is working with a lovely lace pattern on some KoolAid-dyed yarn for Project Spectrum! and you recognize my Trekking sock… growing slightly longer since its previous apperance.
We stayed at the café for five hours - having three different servers in the course of brunch and dessert! - we had an absolutely wonderful time. It's been said many times before - but it is worth saying again! Knitters (and knitters that blog!) are the greatest people on earth. Hands down!
Durrow in my lap - it grew several inches of the course of our long stay at the café!
…More DC sights…
Stay tuned… tomorrow is a very special day 
PS–I just heard that Project Runway is running on NBC tomorrow night (Monday), so if you don't have Bravo on your cable lineup, check this out in primetime basic! The first two shows were quite eventful and it looks like it is going to be another great season.
I heart Project Runway. I have the second episode taped but haven’t had a chance to watch it yet. It’s starting out pretty good though!
You girls look so cool!
I’m hooked on Project Runway. There are some interesting characters this season, but none as cool as Santino.
Looks like you and the sock had a wonderful time!
I just bought a bunch of the red Sisik — it’s pretty and I stocked up at a 2 for 1 sale!
I got hooked on Project Runway a couple weeks ago when I caught the marathon for Season 2, and then later made sure I watched Season 1. Loving Season 3 so far.
Your socks are looking good.
Wow! Looks like your having a great time! Travelling and having time for knitting? What could be better? ? ?
I’m so happy they’re running PR on NBC…I’m totally going to get my sister hooked on it! YIPEE!
I’m so jealous of your many knitting friends. I’m starting to make a few, but I wish I got a chance to knit with other knitters more often. Your sock is looking fantastic. The yarn for Durrow is pretty neat too!
Sounds like a lovely weekend of knitting with friends! Both projects are looking great!
I’m glad PR is running on NBC - the hotel doesn’t have Bravo so I thought I wouldn’t catch it this season - it’s just the thing to watch on Monday evening when I’m exhausted from travel/long day.
Durrow is a great design, I can’t wait to see what yours will look like. I’ve just added it to my knit list… I’ll probably start it at some point in the next five years though…
xx
Sounds like to fun outings in the city!! Your sock is really moving along fast, and Kris’s sweater is going to be gorgeous. I agree, meeting up with knit bloggers is the best!
I love the color you are using for Durrow… the flecks of multicolor in that blue is striking! I can’t wait to see it when it is finished!
Your trekking sock looks great. Love the pattern!
The sweater looks fantastic! Busboys and Poets is a great knitting spot.
Durrow is lovely! I love that yarn. I also love the inside of the DC metro system. It makes me happy. ^_^
I love the colors in Suzanne’s sock. Do you remember what yarn she was using? It looks you all had a great time!
All the knitting is looking great! I really like the tweedyness of the Sisik.
I so love Project Runway! I am re-watching some through Netflix!
(I noticed in this post your face looks so much thinner! You look great!)
you were so smart to stock up on that gorgeous yarn! It’s really pretty! And I love that pattern you are using for Kris’s sweater!
Thanks for another lovely Saturday, we did have such a great time with great discussion and yummy food. You’re so right that these knitters are just really interesting, cool people, yourself included!
You forgot to mention that I did a few rows of the ribbing on Durrow, and my special mesage for Kris
OK, don’t give away anything from Project Runway! I’m watching it on NBC and we’re behind everyone else!
i love how the colors are coming along on your trekking sock. everyone seems to have different experiences with that yarn and each time something different happens! how fun!
I fell in love with Sisik too when I made Gerbera. I was so disappointed when they discontinued it. I have a bunch in my stash too. I wish I could have found the navy that you are using, it’s so pretty.
I had a great time with both of you. Next time I’ll know to plan a longer amount of time
Let’s get together again…sooner rather than later! I’m hooked on project runway too! I want to be that creative! Have a great week.
So, I missed the first episode of Project Runway because I was out of town…and the second because of bad storms and power outages all over St. Louis. Now I’ll FINALLY be able to catch up!
And on another note…what are you going to do when Project Spectrum is over? It’ll be sad!
Oooh, can’t wait for the big news! (And I’m giving NBC a huge hug for putting PR on regular tv. Yay!)
Could you tell us what size needles you are using for the Durrow sweater and what gauge you are getting with the Sisik? I am wondering if it would be an appropriate substitution for a sweater I am considering. Many thanks!
If you haven’t done cables before don’t worry, you’ll love them! They look so impressive and yet they are so-o-o easy. Have fun!
Thank you so much for the Project Runway info! We haven’t gotten cable in our new house and I’m desperate for some Runway action!
And what’s tomorrow? Not your b-day…an anniversary?
Knitters ARE the best people! I really like the looks of that Trekking sock and the Durrow sweater. Both are coming along quite nicely, IMHO.
Sounds like a great day! 5 hours in a cafe - such decadence!
I am making the Durrow as well. It’s been mostle off-line since my brother sometimes checks in on the blog and, well, I really want it to be a surprise. I can thank Jury duty for the back being done. Good luck with yours I look forward to the progress pictures
I love Busboys and Poets. (I live right near it.)