My first business trip of this year allowed me to finish my last knitting project of last year!
Although I was a little nervous to bring my nice knitting needles on the plane with me (I've heard a few horror stories of overzealous TSA agents), everything went smoothly and I knit my way to Chicago and back.
The scarf will be a gift to my sister, Calliope. The pattern is very pretty (close-up here) and very easy, too. My version is made from an uber-luxurious cashmere and silk blend, hand-dyed yarn.
Can you tell I've been furiously knitting away trying to clear the backlog? My last mini-project from last year was to make a sample of the lace pattern I worked on fruitlessly in my lace basics class. You remember. It's the one that I sprained my brain trying to do.
No sprain this time, thankfully. But I did have to sit quietly and focus intently to knit even this much (it's only 3x5" or so). I think it's safe to say that a whole wrap/shawl is just not in the cards for me. Plus it isn't really my style, beautiful though it is. So, my needles are free for a moment, although I plan to knit another pair of socks to keep me busy on my commute home.
For the time being, it will be back to our regularly scheduled programming: SEWING! Next up, I will reveal my Burda Cover Dress, which I finished hemming last night. Stay tuned.
Although I was a little nervous to bring my nice knitting needles on the plane with me (I've heard a few horror stories of overzealous TSA agents), everything went smoothly and I knit my way to Chicago and back.
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| Feathers and Fans Scarf |
The scarf will be a gift to my sister, Calliope. The pattern is very pretty (close-up here) and very easy, too. My version is made from an uber-luxurious cashmere and silk blend, hand-dyed yarn.
Can you tell I've been furiously knitting away trying to clear the backlog? My last mini-project from last year was to make a sample of the lace pattern I worked on fruitlessly in my lace basics class. You remember. It's the one that I sprained my brain trying to do.
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| Sample of lace pattern |
No sprain this time, thankfully. But I did have to sit quietly and focus intently to knit even this much (it's only 3x5" or so). I think it's safe to say that a whole wrap/shawl is just not in the cards for me. Plus it isn't really my style, beautiful though it is. So, my needles are free for a moment, although I plan to knit another pair of socks to keep me busy on my commute home.
For the time being, it will be back to our regularly scheduled programming: SEWING! Next up, I will reveal my Burda Cover Dress, which I finished hemming last night. Stay tuned.
6 comments:
How utterly beautiful! And I love the name Calliope. Your parents were on the ball with names.
Thanks! Although, I have to tell you, both Clio and Calliope are noms de blog, and not our actual names. ;-)
love the feather & fans...i've had one as a WIP on a set of needles for over a year...oops :-) i'm not even sure i remember how to do it any more!
Very pretty!
I was friends with a Calliope in grade school (it was a Greek orthodox school.). Seeing your sister's lovely name put a smile on my face.
I've never been brave enough to bring knitting needles on a plane. Though knitting would be a perfect way to pass the time.
Oooh, sneaky :-) I am, indeed, Kristin. Much though I find the name bland and overdone (no offense to any other Kristins.)
No need to ever lose your knitting needles if you print the 'allowed' list from the TSA website which has included knitting needles practically from the first..
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