Spring Weekend
It was so beautiful this weekend! I had lots of schoolwork to finish up, but that didn't stop us from doing some gardening. People, I love to plant things. When Jacob mentioned going to shop for some stuff for the yard, I almost didn't go with him because I immediately thought, BO-RING. But hello! So. not. boring! and now I can't stop researching flowers to put in flower boxes and thinking of new thing we can plant in our yard. ohboyohboy.
I'll spare you the pictures of our newly planted flower boxes (although I'll probably post some once they're blooming.) I actually have pictures of a finished Morehouse Merino shawl...
It's about time I took at picture of this.
and here's the wingspan shot:
I actually already have another Morehouse kit on the needles - it's just knitknitknit, which is just the kind of project I like to carry around in my purse. Knitknitknit.
And here's what else I've got on the needles...
Trellis for the BigHeadSchmoo.
My nephew is about to turn one - can you believe it? For his first birthday, Aunt Scary is knitting him his very own fabulous cabled sweater. I hope it fits! One sleeve and two fronts to go.
And I couldn't resist the call of the chevron:
Chevron Scarf in Socks That Rock.
I was inspired by Ashley's first Chevron scarf, and then I happened to win some mediumweight Socks That Rock in Ashley's blog contest, and then I saw this lovely version on Domesticat. Non-curling edges? I'm sold.
I'm using Socks that Rock in Nodding Violet and Rare Gems. These colors are working so beautifully together - I want to turn all of my variegated sock yarn into yummy delicious scarves.
Yes, I know that's three different projects. I can't make up my mind sometimes. I have two sweaters I really want to finish too (my Kim Hargreaves kit and my Must-Have) but I just can't handle sweater knitting when it's getting hot like this. My KH sweater is a cotton blend, so I might just work on that after this Trellis is done. So many choices...
This weekend: family reunion and silent auction. Good times.
Comments (21)
Hi Miss Carrie, love, love your scarf, so pretty! I was just wondering what happened to Anne Marie? Where did her blog go, is she okay? I miss her! Please update me.
Posted by Kerry | May 12, 2007 8:06 PM
You are working on the Melody shawl, aren't you? DAMN IT! jleaous! I should have bought it! arrgh! I covet the Melody.
we missed you this weekend girlie!! :(
Posted by Vibey | May 7, 2007 12:32 AM
That shawl is really pretty! And what a fun scarf! I know exactly what you mean about not being able to knit sweaters when it's getting hot -- it's so difficult, since you want to knit what you'll use but you just can't imagine using it.
I'd love to see your flowers! Make sure to post a picture soon!
Posted by Loralie | May 4, 2007 10:04 PM
Don't apologize for all the WIPs--variety, spice o' life, right up there with cinnamon and chipotle (but not together, thanks). What fabulous cableyness on the Trellis!
Posted by Katy | May 4, 2007 4:34 PM
Hey! everything looks wonderful..can't wait to see bp in his sweater. sooo cute!!! see you this weekend!
Posted by michelle | May 4, 2007 10:47 AM
I love that color for your Trellis, I knit one early last year for my nephew. It was adorable. Plus its a fun quick knit...I love knitting for babies, you get a finished product so quickly!
Enjoy
Posted by Lo | May 3, 2007 2:30 PM
Wowee - beautiful work. Love that shawl. Yes, show us the flower boxes when they bloom.
Posted by Asaknitter | May 3, 2007 12:39 AM
Hi, I happened upon your blog and absolutely love your stuff. I was wondering if you still had the pattern for the microspun halter top you made, it was soo cute. IF you do have it, would you mind emailing it to me? I'd love to make it for my daughter.
Thanks and keep up the great work
Posted by Victoria | May 2, 2007 9:53 AM
I did some flower planting recently too. There is just something about spring that makes you all warm inside, especially in Michigan after what seemed like an endless winter. I bet it has been warm in Georgia for quite some time.
Posted by Tina | May 2, 2007 8:23 AM
yay- the shawl is done! Looks awesome!
Hope you have a great family reunion- we will miss you so much at MD!!! (waaaaaah!)
Posted by frecklegirl jess | May 2, 2007 1:57 AM
yay- the shawl is done! Looks awesome!
Hope you have a great family reunion- we will miss you so much at MD!!! (waaaaaah!)
Posted by frecklegirl jess | May 2, 2007 1:55 AM
Oh I can't wait to see a photo of the little guy wearing Trellis! That's some great cable work, and I'm guessing it works itself rather quickly being an itty bitty sweater? But why "Aunt Scary"?!
Posted by Val | May 1, 2007 1:01 PM
The chevron scarf is gorgeous. Love the colors. And you've nmade me want to spend my day off today doing a little gardening. My poor neglected little flower boxes.
Posted by Stacey | May 1, 2007 12:37 PM
All your projects are gorgeous, I love the shawl!
Posted by Katie | May 1, 2007 11:42 AM
wow! you've been busy!
Posted by gleek | May 1, 2007 11:28 AM
We did some gardening too! It's so much fun. We are going to do a vegetable garden as well.
Have fun this weekend! I will be going to yard sales and baking a cake :)
Posted by Michelle | April 30, 2007 10:17 PM
Those are great pictures! I saw the first one and though, "That's pretty" and then the second and thought, "Oh wow!" lovely job!
Posted by Faith | April 30, 2007 9:27 PM
Girl your stuff just keeps flying off the needles! I wish I knit so fast! I love the Chevron scarf, the shawl, and Trellis. All look wonderful!
Posted by Melanie | April 30, 2007 8:35 PM
I think your shawl turned out beautifully. Love the colors. I am sure your Trellis will fit your nephew, and that is such a great knit for wee ones. I like the chevron scarves too, is the pattern an easy one to knit.
Posted by Sue | April 30, 2007 7:55 PM
You are a knitting fiend! That chevron scarf is enticing. You MAHST bring it to knitting tomorrow, dahlink, so I may inspect your construction. Hoorah! :)
Posted by Chatty Ali | April 30, 2007 7:34 PM
Ooh ooh ooh! I've been wondering what I could pair with Nodding Violet for another Chevvie--I'm loving this combo.
Also loving: gardening. It's so satisfying, right?
Posted by Ashley | April 30, 2007 7:03 PM