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Ponderings

I got up to the top edge on My Little Companion last night - the next step is an I-cord edging but I gave my dpn's to my sister a while back. So that's on hold 'till I get the right needles. I'm too lazy to go take a picture of my progress.

The boys at Threadbear are offering a "Threadybear" kit as a means of introducing knitters to fair isle. Boy, that looks like fun! And the kits, once they're ready, will be less than $25 each. Now that's a steal. They also have a knitalong going at yahoogroups. I've been wanting to do a fair isle, and this might be a good way to test my chops before going after the real thing. I don't know about the knitalong though; I think I'm spending too much time online as it is. I'd rather just knit it than read and type obsessively about it. Nothing against knitalongs - it's more a reflection on the overall busy-ness of my life right now.

Speaking of Threadbear, they've got lots of Koigu KPPPM on the way; this might be a good time to place my order for the Vogue pullover. That would be fun to get started on after vacation!

I have a meeting down in Denver Monday morning, and the big yarn shop is only 15 minutes away from there. I will hit it on the way home and find something fun for vacation knitting. Does anyone out there have some good suggestions for vacation knitting (besides socks)? This is an airplane and beach vacation, so I don't want to take anything big or bulky or scratchy or itchy or hot. Not that I mind doing socks, I just thought it would be fun to take along something a little bit different.

Comments

Fiber Trends felted clogs are small and relatively quick to make. If you will be staying in a place with a washing machine you can felt there too, otherwise you'd have to wait until you got home for the felting part of it. You can also buy the leather soles to attach to the bottom if you want to make them for outdoor wear.

or...

If you know of anyone who is having a baby (or just had a baby), you could make a baby garment or ensemble.

Scarves, mittens, gloves, tea cozy, slippers, socks, felted bags, hats, headbands, cowl necks,
the cute little flowered wash cloths, pillow covers (for your sofa), squares to make a throw, these are all small enough for travel, and simple too.

Posted by: Lisa at January 10, 2004 07:04 AM

Are you talking about the yarn shop Showers of Flowers? Have you been to the Strawberry Tree at Evans and Monaco? Definitely smaller, but better prices, pretty good selection, and much friendlier. I live in Brighton, and work close to downtown, so both get business from me....
Bren

Posted by: Bren Seader at January 11, 2004 09:05 AM