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































