b r o o k l y n t w e e d: the simple stuff.

11.13.2006

the simple stuff.

sometimes its nice to go back to your roots. The scarf, I feel, while sometimes mind-numbingly boring, will always be part of the repertoire. I'm working on a couple to keep my fingers busy when I'm feeling a little fried, which right now, is often. Or maybe I just need a good excuse to use these.

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on the left is the malabrigo in that perfect shade of chartreuse-y yellow that I (adore) showed you a little while ago. On the right... oh the right. School Products Cashmere Merino Blend. That's 50% of each. Let's just say I'm carrying the swatch around in my pocket.

with a little ufserud thrown in for good measure
My weekend wasn't super productive knitting-wise, but these are fun. And I got to catch up on my netflix queue without missing any subtitles.

¶ 3:42 PM

Comments:

Those look so good - and I love your colour choices. Hope you enjoy your simple, brain-soothing knitting.

# posted by Anonymous : 13 November, 2006 16:29

I love that blue! Well, ok, and the yellow too... So glad to hear you had fun out in our neck of the woods.

# posted by Risa : 13 November, 2006 16:36

you totally know how to make balls of yarn look sexy.

Love that chartreuse! I agree; I think it wants to be scarf.

# posted by ButterPeanut : 13 November, 2006 16:38

Wow, gorgeous. And über drool-worthy, indeed.

# posted by knittingphilistine : 13 November, 2006 16:40

both good choices. even together - the combination of chartreuse & that wholesome blue is so fresh and relaxing.
...wait....we're still talking about yarn here, right?

# posted by Cristina : 13 November, 2006 16:41

mmmm, two gorgeous colors! i'm sure they're just as lovely to knit with.

# posted by spajonas : 13 November, 2006 16:54

Oh, and the garter stitch will be perfect for reading subtitles! Very clever.

# posted by Veronique : 13 November, 2006 17:01

Is that the Shifting Sands scarf I spy? I can't tell for sure, but it certainly looks like that pattern.

And I love that you're carrying around the swatch in your pocket. :) I've been known to keep my dyed yarn in my backpack, to occasionally take it out, fondle it, and freak other people out by showing it off proudly.

Just another day in the life of a yarn addict I suppose.

# posted by Anonymous : 13 November, 2006 17:17

embiggen...awesome. i said it before and i'll say it again; i am LOVING the yellow. totally my new favorite color.

# posted by crumbs & co. : 13 November, 2006 17:22

Hmm. The Malabrigo scarf looks a lot like Grumperina's latest creation for her dad. Coincidence?

# posted by La Cabeza Grande : 13 November, 2006 17:24

I can completely relate to having "subtitle knitting." What language do you watch/listen? I've been immersing myself in Japanese for a few months.

# posted by Anonymous : 13 November, 2006 17:25

that malabrigo is the perfect shade of yellow indeed.

it was great to meet you on saturday!

# posted by carrie : 13 November, 2006 17:29

Oooh! I have two skeins of Malabrigo with which to make a Christmas scarf, and I am wondering about that stitch pattern... is it Braided Mischief from Scarf Style or one of your own? Would 2 skeins of Malabrigo be enough???

# posted by miss ewe : 13 November, 2006 18:11

I love those colors, particularly the yellow - you really do have an eye for colors don't you?

# posted by schrodinger : 13 November, 2006 18:35

How gorgeous! I've been working on scarves too. My mind has been elsewhere (job interviews--oye!) and they can be so soothing. I have some amazing painted mohair that just loves being knit in garter stitch (although the cat thinks the ball is a kitten and keeps trying to carry it around).

Thanks for the help on the pattern the other day. It turns out my yarn shop has the book. I'm going to have some very happy friends this Christmas and Hannukah.

# posted by Anonymous : 13 November, 2006 18:36

You've got such talent for brilliant color palettes. And I agree with your opinions on the scarf. It's the scarf that really proves your dedication to knitting. If after fair-isle, and sweater, steaking, and the like - you can still sit and be entertained by row after row after mind-numbing row of stockinette...then yes, knitting is way more than just making pretty things. Its the intense love and passion for moving little loops :-p

# posted by Anonymous : 13 November, 2006 18:42

I just had to laugh at the above comment..."passion for moving little loops". Well said Emily Elizabeth!

# posted by Anonymous : 13 November, 2006 18:55

Yummy colors! The chartreuse is so perfect for scarf.

# posted by Anonymous : 13 November, 2006 19:24

Your photographs will never cease to impress me.

# posted by allie : 13 November, 2006 19:53

Both colors are stunning! I love how they are so bright!

# posted by AJ : 13 November, 2006 20:46

ooohh i'm loving that chartreuse-y yellow. it's going to be a pretty scarf for sure..hmmm i also see something at the back...is that the fairisle gloves?

# posted by Unknown : 13 November, 2006 22:46

Wait... Doesn't everybody carry around their favorite swatches? Heehee. Very nice baskety cable in the malabrigo.

# posted by Anonymous : 13 November, 2006 22:53

Really nice texture on the yellow scarf. It almost seems to give the impression that it's woven.

# posted by Kelly : 13 November, 2006 23:32

What is the stitch you have used on the yellow? - its fabulous and I want to have a go at it...

# posted by Anonymous : 14 November, 2006 05:34

I'd also like to know about the yellow st please...

# posted by Anonymous : 14 November, 2006 08:44

Great colors - and you can't go wrong with scarves out of either - both will be so soft!

# posted by Stacey : 14 November, 2006 09:33

Those colors look good together too! We a little scarf to loosen the brain tension sometimes.

# posted by Carol : 14 November, 2006 10:30

Terrific colors. Is that Grumperina's latest scarf pattern?

# posted by jenna : 14 November, 2006 10:54

Isn't that what knitting is about sometimes?! Just simple terapeutic knitting to chase away autumn 'lowness'. To keep ones mind busy. There is also evidence that for example knitting has good effect on the mental health: http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_gGENH/is_/ai_2699003503/pg_2
and http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,8123-1657093_1,00.html

# posted by Elena : 14 November, 2006 11:12

it's a good argument for always having more than one project going... the complicated pattern for when you have the time and the quiet to do it, the scarf/sock/hat for movie knitting, book knitting... and then you have presents to give, too.
gorgeous colors too!

# posted by amisha : 14 November, 2006 11:12

I too love your stitch pattern on your yellow scarf. What is it? It looks like a cable-weave maybe?

# posted by Ellen Alexandra : 14 November, 2006 12:01

Very lovely colors!
It was really nice to meet you on Saturday! :)

# posted by Anonymous : 14 November, 2006 12:48

There is something very soothing about knitting scarves. Personally, I am in the midst of a major scarf knitting phase. I'm sure yours will be lovely. That yarn looks great.

# posted by Amanda : 14 November, 2006 13:33

Nice yarn! I feel so bad about movie watching these days. I just can't handle subtitles and knitting. I have a bunch of dvds of some of my favorite movies sitting around unopened.

# posted by Anonymous : 14 November, 2006 16:17

Great colors, and what pattern is the yellow knit. It looks so nice, and I think its a great idea to have a few knits, stops it from getting boring.

# posted by Sue : 14 November, 2006 17:20

Just a big fat ol' ditto ditto ditto on the photography.
And the cashmere/merino blend..that good huh? ;)

# posted by Carson : 15 November, 2006 01:30

Both are heavenly. There is much to love about the lowly scarf - the unlimited possibilities of color, texture and movie viewing. Not to mention a finished item that is infinetly wearable and warms the neck.

# posted by Kirsten : 15 November, 2006 07:37

Is that a fair isle mitten in Rowanspun 4-ply in 'Hansel' (Green) and 'Ginger Bread' (Orange)
on the background? And you said you were not productive?

# posted by Lily : 15 November, 2006 09:54

Hi,
the pattern knitted with the yellow yarn looks just great!

Greetings,
Jinx

# posted by Jinx : 16 November, 2006 04:19

wow your blog is color temptation central! personally i'm looking forward to your fair isle gloves in that awesome green tweed and orange rowanspun - man i wish i could get my hands on some of that stuff. being unable to knit with two colors at once, i'd do fingerless gloves out of that green...so lovely! (great photography by the way - what camera are you using?) ~gabriella

# posted by Anonymous : 16 November, 2006 09:27

There's definitely something to be said for the simple stuff. And I love both those colors. Yum.

# posted by Anonymous : 16 November, 2006 12:13

that pattern is perfect for that yarn! I have a love/hate relationship with malabrigo. Every now and then you find a pattern that works well with it and it's magical. Looks like you nailed it.

Once again, I may need to copy you.

# posted by Marnie : 18 November, 2006 17:36