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.

Frank Ochre School Products Cashmere Merino Blend
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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.

Scarves
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.
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42 comments:

  1. Anonymous13 November, 2006 16:29

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

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  2. Risa13 November, 2006 16:36

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

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  3. ButterPeanut13 November, 2006 16:38

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

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

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  4. knittingphilistine13 November, 2006 16:40

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

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  5. Cristina13 November, 2006 16:41

    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?

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  6. spajonas13 November, 2006 16:54

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

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  7. Veronique13 November, 2006 17:01

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

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  8. Anonymous13 November, 2006 17:17

    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.

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  9. crumbs & co.13 November, 2006 17:22

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

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  10. La Cabeza Grande13 November, 2006 17:24

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

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  11. Anonymous13 November, 2006 17:25

    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.

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  12. carrie13 November, 2006 17:29

    that malabrigo is the perfect shade of yellow indeed.

    it was great to meet you on saturday!

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  13. miss ewe13 November, 2006 18:11

    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???

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  14. schrodinger13 November, 2006 18:35

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

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  15. Anonymous13 November, 2006 18:36

    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.

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  16. Anonymous13 November, 2006 18:42

    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

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  17. Anonymous13 November, 2006 18:55

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

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  18. Anonymous13 November, 2006 19:24

    Yummy colors! The chartreuse is so perfect for scarf.

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  19. allie13 November, 2006 19:53

    Your photographs will never cease to impress me.

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  20. AJ13 November, 2006 20:46

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

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  21. Anonymous13 November, 2006 22:46

    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?

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  22. Anonymous13 November, 2006 22:53

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

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  23. Kelly13 November, 2006 23:32

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

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  24. Anonymous14 November, 2006 05:34

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

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  25. Anonymous14 November, 2006 08:44

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

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  26. Stacey14 November, 2006 09:33

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

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  27. Carol14 November, 2006 10:30

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

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  28. jenna14 November, 2006 10:54

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

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  29. Elena14 November, 2006 11:12

    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

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  30. amisha14 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!

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  31. Ellen Alexandra14 November, 2006 12:01

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

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  32. Anonymous14 November, 2006 12:48

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

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  33. Amanda14 November, 2006 13:33

    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.

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  34. Anonymous14 November, 2006 16:17

    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.

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  35. Sue14 November, 2006 17:20

    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.

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  36. Carson15 November, 2006 01:30

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

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  37. Kirsten15 November, 2006 07:37

    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.

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  38. Lily15 November, 2006 09:54

    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?

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  39. Jinx16 November, 2006 04:19

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

    Greetings,
    Jinx

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  40. Anonymous16 November, 2006 09:27

    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

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  41. Anonymous16 November, 2006 12:13

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

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  42. Marnie18 November, 2006 17:36

    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.

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