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December 11, 2005
Advent
I’ve been toiling away to meet a deadline, which is not yet met but will be. Nothing like leaving things to the last minute to sharpen the wits. And having sworn I wouldn’t be knitting for Christmas, somehow now I am. Let me show you some…
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Ene’s scarf, started 8 Oct 05 finished 9 Dec 05
Pattern: from Scarf Style, ed. Pam Allen
Yarn: Laceweight handpainted from Marta’s Yarns, a gift from Jacqueline
It’s beautiful.
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Shedir, started 3 Dec 05 finished 4 Dec 05
Pattern: by Jenna from Knitty
Yarn: One ball and about 3 yards of Rowan Calmer in Coffeebean, left over from my NBaT.
This is a wonderful knit, the design is expert and really makes the most of one’s abilities. Looks extremely impressive, and lovingly hugs the head.
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Rose pin
Pattern: from elements in Knitted Embellishments by Nicky Epstein
Yarn: Leftovers
Many more of these to be made before December 25th.
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Corrugated, started 10 Dec 05 finished 10 Dec 05
Pattern: from Loop-d-loop by Teva Durham
Yarn: Two balls RYC Cashsoft DK, used double. Just over half the two balls used. I’ll make another using a strand of Cashsoft and more leftover Calmer.
A couple of hours’ work, ridiculously flattering for what it is. The next one is for me.
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Between all these and the deadline, I’m feeling rather pressed. Of course in the middle of this I came across Cara’s Jaywalkers, and then this, distractingly, happened:
Followed by this:
And then this:
Roar. Or, if you prefer, purrrr. Roll on January.
Posted by Anna at December 11, 2005 11:14 PM
Comments
All of it is breathtaking! Ene's Shawl is beyond beautiful. I've been thinking about making this and you might have convinced me. The yarn is magnificent!
The jaywalkers - well - beyond nice! What did you do to the tops - did you change things? Or is that just the photograph. I'd love to know. DEFINITELY in the next friday update.
What a lovely post! Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Anonymous at December 12, 2005 12:01 AM
Yeah. That was me. Jumping the gun with the post button. ;-) Have a great day!
Posted by: Cara at December 12, 2005 12:02 AM
All the showcased projects are delightful! I'm particularly captivated by Shedir, it's beautiful. I'd love to feature your Jaywalkers in the gallery once the pair is completed, the first is very cute!
Posted by: grumperina at December 12, 2005 12:36 AM
All lovely projects; a great way to spend Advent. How can I not like the corrugated rib hat - in quite a similar colour to mine?! I love Shedir as well, must take another look at that pattern. Did you redo the Jaywalkers or did the width turn out OK?
Posted by: Mary at December 12, 2005 01:00 AM
I'm so glad you got to finish your restorative lace! I hope it did the trick. All the fo's look great. I don't remember seeing that hat from knitty before, but yours has peaked my interest. Hope you make your deadlines (if anything, there's always a little bit more lace that can do the trick)
Posted by: yahaira at December 12, 2005 02:27 AM
It's all beautiful. I'm thinking there may be a pair of Jaywalkers in my future, too, but not (NOT!) until I've gotten my current pair of socks finished. I mean, really, they've only been sitting on the needles since July . . .
Posted by: --Deb at December 12, 2005 03:20 AM
We have matching ShedirsI I love the richness of the coffee bean Calmer. So lovely.
And Ene's scarf--just gorgeous.
Posted by: Ashley at December 12, 2005 03:51 AM
All your gifts look great. I especially like that Koigu you're using for the Jaywalkers. =)
Posted by: Angela at December 12, 2005 07:07 AM
Oh my god- you're so talented! so much work! such beautiful creations! I'm in awe...
Posted by: di at December 12, 2005 07:07 AM
what a weird moment! all my wips and to-do's all together and finished in this post, only with different colours!
ene is GORGEOUS. so is shedir. and the corrugated hat. and the flower. and the jaywalker.
Posted by: kris at December 12, 2005 09:09 AM
OMG! It is absolutely stunning. You have done the yarn proud - I cannot tell you how impressed I am with it. It is soooo gorgeous.
I also love shedir, the flower pin and your jaywalker socks! hell, i love EVERYTHING you make.
Posted by: jacqueline at December 12, 2005 10:00 AM
You finished the hat already? That was a fast knit, it looks really good. I must try that in the New Year when all the rush is over.. You'll be glad to know that I'm making good progress with the project I started on Saturday, I'll email you about that later..
Posted by: kerrie at December 12, 2005 10:33 AM
Will you slow down ! You're frightening me ! ;-]
All beautiful. Sickening,you are. :0)
Posted by: Emma at December 12, 2005 11:11 AM
Lovely knitting, especially the flower pins and Ene's scarf. Your knitting and writing is inspirational.
Could you tell me where I could get both paterns from?
Thanks Zoe (UK).
Posted by: Zoe at December 12, 2005 12:22 PM
all the projects are so pretty! i especially love your version of jaywalker. did you do a picot edge? and i have been wanting to make sherdir for a while now.
Posted by: blossom at December 12, 2005 12:49 PM
beautiful!! i need to make my jaywalkers now! simply lovely knitting :-)
Posted by: margaux at December 12, 2005 01:23 PM
Wow! You have been busy! Everything looks lovely. The shawl is gorgeous!
Posted by: Karen at December 12, 2005 02:46 PM
Busy, busy, busy!! It's all lovely although I would expect nothing less. :-D
Posted by: Vicki at December 12, 2005 03:03 PM
You've been busy and it is all so lovely! Lovely job on Ene's Shawl--I simply love the colors!
Posted by: amanda at December 12, 2005 03:43 PM
I adore your Ene's scarf - I'm working away on a single colour version and I'm so enjoying it it. Great projects - must go rootle around in my knitting book collection after seeing your pictures...
Posted by: Anita at December 12, 2005 05:09 PM
Hee hee, I have that exact same colorway of Koigu. Interesting to see how it knits up.
I love all the gifts you've been knitting! You've been busy.
Posted by: Purly Whites at December 12, 2005 05:47 PM
You do such beautiful work! Where can I find that hat pattern? It's spectacular...
Posted by: jenny at December 12, 2005 06:04 PM
I love that you posted so many things all at once. Eye candy! Maybe that will inspire me to knit Christmas gifts next year.
Posted by: MJ at December 12, 2005 09:26 PM
Oh, very, very nice. All very nicely done. Love the color of your Jaywalkers! I'm counting the days 'til I cast on for mine...
Posted by: Vicki at December 12, 2005 09:54 PM
My, but you've been busy! :-)
I love your Jaywalker sock. What a great shade of Koigu that is! (The Ene's Scarf isn't shabby either, but those golden browns in the Koigu really speak to me.)
Posted by: Beth S. at December 13, 2005 04:33 PM
Silence from you for a while means a big treat for our eyes later... Congratulations on all those beautiful works of yours. Ene's scarf is splendid in this fabulous yarn and I love this rose pin.
Posted by: francoise at December 13, 2005 10:04 PM
It's all amazingly beautiful as always!
Posted by: Jeanie at December 14, 2005 05:35 AM
wow! I can't believe that hat! I never would have thought to make it when i saw it in knitty in light pink, but i love your version!
Posted by: uglyagnes at December 15, 2005 12:34 PM
Ene's scarf is one of my faves. Yours looks divine. It looks bigger than in the book, I guess you didn't double up the yarn.
Posted by: erin at December 15, 2005 11:53 PM
Everything looks really nice, I'm especially fond of Shedir, and the Ene's scarf looks amazing in that colourway.
Posted by: yuvee at December 17, 2005 11:13 AM
wow! You put my xmas knitting to shame - lovely work!
Posted by: jess at December 18, 2005 11:57 AM
Wow, your Ene's Scarf is beautiful! Makes me want to make one. :)
Posted by: Monica at December 19, 2005 09:44 AM
Just wishing you a happy holiday from Salt Lake City, UT! I love reading your blog and seeing your elegant photos of your beautiful knitting.
Posted by: Judy at December 22, 2005 02:23 PM