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So I had some of my BMFA icelandic that I dyed back in Nov. 09 and thought I would use it for a calorimetry. It turned out pretty well and still I have enough to make another.
Perfect for the cold wind that comes in from the ocean during this time of year.
I’ve been seeing quite a bit of chevron patterning lately. Mostly in home decor. Design*Sponge has a d.i.y. chevron wall, Sunset Magazine has a tutorial on on a repainted desk, I also like the chevron pillows popping up here and there. Coming across all of this chevron love rekindled my desire to knit the Chevron Scarf from “Last Minute Knitted Gifts” and it has become my traveling project. In fact, the pictures above and below were taken in my car. (No, I wasn’t driving at the time)
It is being knit in 2-ply cashmere. The grey is from Plucky and the other is from Squoosh. Usually the scarf is done in a hand painted multi-color yarn with an equally stunning effect. I wanted stripes a bit thicker so I’m just switching colors after every 8 rows instead of 4.
I’m a slow knitter. A very slow knitter.
Also, I tend to get distracted and lose my place. The really bad thing about it is that I’ll think I know where I am and just continue knitting and discover later that I’ve really mucked it up. I ripped back this sock about 4 times before I finally put stitch markers at the beginning of each repeat.
A cute little one at the end of the round also helps. So now at least I’m making progress.
The pattern is Irish Girlie’s Blackberry Brambles.
I love its stretchy ribby elegance. And it is NOT difficult – I’m just a dorkus that needs the stitch marker training wheels.
The yarn is Madeline Tosh in the Oxblood Colorway
The cute stitch marker is from One Red Loop (who doesn’t seem to be selling right now) and was in our swag bag from the Knot Hysteria Retreat (Thank you!)
The cute project bag is actually a bento box bag from our local Japanese dollar stor, Daiso (I love Daiso).