Monday, November 22, 2010

Big girls can too play with crayons




Being rather late to knitting in general and color knitting specifically, I have to say, I wonder why. This is such an entertaining form of knitting and I find the patterns so mesmerizing, I just can't put my needles down. I've been having fun with these hats and find myself saying, one more row, one more row. Tam B is the last of three and I chose to make it with Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran in a cream color and Mochi Plus for the variegated striped yarn. I'm not completely finished yet so I can't show you the star on top, but it's my favorite so far. The yarns are so soft and the sheen and stitch definition are perfect for this project.

Oh.

Yeah.

See that rib? I finally conquered the purling problem encountered with Tam A.

After whining about my schedule this week, I found out a last minute request to take Friday off was granted. All in all, this week is shaping up to be a good one.



14 comments:

Empress Bee (of the high sea) said...

i have absolutely no earthly idea how those stitches are even possible!!! amazing!

smiles, bee
xoxoxoxoxoxo

Unknown said...

I love both your tams. Colorwork is such fun to do.

Glad your week is shaping up better than you thought it would.

Gail said...

Beautiful, you are a true artist, I love these colors.

Friday off??? Enjoy and take the phone off the hook.

Rose said...

Gorgeous! Absolutely gorgeous! And just think how much knitting you'll get done on your day off!

Joanna said...

Those colors and that design are simply gorgeous Rudee.

Charlene said...

That is a work of art. How many balls of yard are you working with? I've not knitted for 40+ years but way back I made Lenny three sweaters, one of which was a multicolored patterned ski sweater. I think I'm going to ask for knitting supplies for Christmas and see what happens. If I can remember to cast on stitches, I think I can knit again.

Stephanie V said...

Your love of color work amazes me. I'm a cable and lace kind of gal. Color work doesn't make my needles happy, but I so love to look at the beautiful designs and colors that you've chosen. I'm cheering you on. Great news on the day off.

Rositta said...

Oh Happy Days...so glad you get some time off. Now you just have to get through the day with Mr. LTL, he he. Love the tams, I might try one if I can find the right yarn in my stash...ciao

Finding Pam said...

I feel like Empress Bee does in that I can't imagine how you make so a beautiful creation. Love the colors.

Have a Happy THanksgiving and enjoy your day off.

Jane said...

Gorgeous colours. Enjoy your week

Anonymous said...

That's beautiful Rudee!
Glad you got Friday off.. When I worked; this was my favorite week of the year.. Four days off!!!!

The Bug said...

Love those colors! I think it's finally time to pull out my hats & do triage - what will stay & what will go this year?

Celia said...

That does look beautiful!

Brenda said...

I can see why you would love this yarn. So glad to hear you got the day off!