b r o o k l y n t w e e d: There's a New Tweed in Town...

12.08.2006

There's a New Tweed in Town...

I'm doing a bit of Designing with a capital D. A capital D that also stands for DEADLINE. Personal knitting has been temporarily compromised. I'm swimming around in this, though, so I can't complain:

Rowan Scottish Tweed Chunky in 'Lobster' (017)

What a red! I don't foresee myself becoming sick of having this wool between my fingers any time soon. Not that I have an excessive amount of time to work with it... but no matter.

It's freezing. Literally. Stay warm this weekend (Wool is recommended).

¶ 12:12 PM

Comments:

Gorgeous red...I think that is my favourite shade. Not to worry, I'll be knitting up a storm this weekend when I'm not out holiday shopping.

# posted by Anonymous : 08 December, 2006 12:37

The other day I went to the Gap to buy an ordinary wool sweater. They don't have wool sweaters! They have cotton with a bit of wool or cashmere mixed in. In Boston, where currently the wind chill is four degrees F.!

# posted by Anonymous : 08 December, 2006 12:57

Speaking of being a tease, you don't even wanna share what it is you're knitting with your amazing red tweed? C'mon, throw us a bone, here...it's FRIDAY!

# posted by knittingphilistine : 08 December, 2006 12:59

Just delicious.

It is chilly even farther south (NC) and I am planning on getting out the stash blanket - how else to stay warm while knitting?

# posted by Anonymous : 08 December, 2006 13:05

Ooh, red tweedy yarn.... I'm currently awaiting red bamboo yarn from the same source. I can't wait to get my greedy little hands on it, even if it implies frantic knitting!

# posted by Veronique : 08 December, 2006 13:38

its gorgeous! and a nice weight too.
stay warm!

# posted by Cristina : 08 December, 2006 13:51

The wood looks like a small teak table I have. The red is very very nice.

# posted by Jackie : 08 December, 2006 14:01

Those Rowan Scottish yarns come in the most wonderful range of colours. I want to do something chunky in the blues and greens, but your red looks pretty good too.

# posted by Helen : 08 December, 2006 14:29

That is about the nicest red I have ever seen - I cannot wait to see what you make with THAT!

# posted by Anonymous : 08 December, 2006 14:31

How could you not love a yarn called "Lobster"? (I love that Lobster Pot Yarns has a colorway called "Drawn Butter". The very name starts the mouth a-watering.)

I have no doubt that you are going to do something utterly splendid with that red, red yarn.

# posted by Beth S. : 08 December, 2006 15:16

Now that red tweediness is truly wooly nice. And you're forgetting about your Australian readers..it's high summer here.
But I'm still knitting with wool

# posted by Carson : 08 December, 2006 17:51

(New commenter here.) I see in the comments for your photo that you have a design in the next SnB. How great! It always amuses me when I read through books/magazines that are compilations, and see the writer/designer's name or blog URL and think, "Heeeeey...I 'know' that person!"

# posted by Anonymous : 08 December, 2006 18:10

Righteous red. Well, if you're knittin' under a deadline, at least you've got Rowan tweed to keep you company!

# posted by Madge : 08 December, 2006 19:17

i feel your pain! although the design part is fun, the deadline it comes with - not so much!

# posted by Melissa : 08 December, 2006 23:14

That color is great - I'd like to knit anything with it. :) I can't wait to see what you're making.

We even needed wool here in Florida today - it was cold!

# posted by nat : 09 December, 2006 00:17

oh. that red. so gorgeous! can't wait to see what you're doing with it!

# posted by Laura : 09 December, 2006 06:48

I just got some yarn in the mail yesterday Rowan Cashsoft (yum) for what sounds like the same deadline...luckily my design is quite small!

I am utterly in love with that red! I can't wait to see what you're doing with it!

BTW - I'm delurking.

# posted by Anonymous : 09 December, 2006 08:12

# posted by Anonymous : 09 December, 2006 08:15

Wow - I need that red in my stash. I have other reds to keep it company and everything. Can't wait to see the end product. Lydia

# posted by Anonymous : 09 December, 2006 11:46

Yummy, yummy. Can't wait to see what you're Designing for your Deadline. :)

# posted by Anonymous : 09 December, 2006 11:51

What a bee-yoo-tiful red! It's lovely. Have fun with the yarn, and good luck meeting your Deadline!

# posted by Anonymous : 09 December, 2006 17:35

Best of luck with the D thing, but what a great color to be stranded with! We even need some wool in the deep south!

# posted by Carol : 09 December, 2006 19:19

you have impecable taste in yarn.

# posted by Pixiepurls : 09 December, 2006 19:33

My favorite color. I can't wait to see what you do with it!

# posted by Anonymous : 09 December, 2006 19:38

Isn't tweedy red yarn so beautiful.....It doesn't have to be anything other than yarn for us to enjoy its glory. Good luck with your deadline!

# posted by cindy : 09 December, 2006 23:23

Gorgeous red, and just right for winter. Cannot wait to what your making too.

# posted by Sue : 10 December, 2006 04:49

This. is. beautiful.

You have great taste in yarns and design.

# posted by Anonymous : 10 December, 2006 06:58

Rowan should hire you to promote this yarn! On websites where it is for sale, it looks nowhere near this lovely. Sweet!

# posted by Anonymous : 10 December, 2006 17:52

Tweedy and red - two favorites. The depth of that red is just incredible!

# posted by Stacey : 11 December, 2006 12:58

Gorgeous! So, what is in the works?

# posted by Anonymous : 11 December, 2006 14:33

When I look at either the yarn you work with, or your work, my addiction starts to act up. Good thing there are no yarn stores open this time of night. I'm taking a break from my own deadline, to wish you good designing. But don't be like me and OK (over knit). Take time to massage and rest your hands.

# posted by Anonymous : 14 December, 2006 01:26

I was just perusing the knitting blogs and found you. Your work is immaculate, and I'll be de-lurking and stopping by to adore more often!

# posted by Rose : 21 December, 2006 05:22