Back to cables
Yes, yes, I miss me some cables. You can only take so much eyelet or stockinette... When Elizabeth gave me Debbie Bliss' Celtic Knits, I knew instantly I'd love it, and here's why: cables. This is the beginning of the Smock Jacket that I'm making for my niece. (Click for Polly's version.) I'm knitting the largest size, 3 years. She's only 17 months, but I figured I need time to finish it. The yarn was a bargain find at a yarn shop close to work, Yarns Unlimited. It has a warehousey feel, good prices, and lots of yarn. I fell for the pale lavender yarn, Baruffa/Lane Borgosesia Aerobic. It must be a discontinued line because I didn't find any information online. If anyone knows anything about it, please drop a line!
This was waiting for me in the mailbox Saturday night: Mia sent over 4 balls of Mondial Splendid in #75 Aquamarine. Doesn't it look bubblegummy? I kid you not, that's the actual color. I'm fascinated by its ropey texture; curious to see what it'll look like knitted up. I've got a total of 440 yards; maybe a tank top or a springy scarf? Thanks Mia!
In preparation for Germany, I bought a German language course CD set. I figued that I can learn something while sitting in traffic, instead of listening to the same old CDs or National Public Radio. So everyday when I get home I pepper BF with phrases like "Wo is die Toilette, bitte?" or "Ich möchte eine Fahrkarte von Frankfurt zum Barcelona." He just smiles and thinks it's amusing. I'm so excited! When we were younger, the family would fly up to Europe for summer vacations. We kids were so familiar with airports and hotels, and we loved the European countrysides. I hope it hasn't changed so much!
Ooh, I just read this: Kim Hargreaves' site is debuting with a spring collection April 20! (I've only knit one design of hers; I love the simple, clean lines of her designs.)
My husband is trying to re-learn german. He got a book that provides stickers for all the common items in your home. Such as table (tisch) and door (tur) and milk (milsche). So I'm learning german, too. Sort of. I made him teach me phrases such as "Sheep make wool and I spin the wool to make yarn." (Die schaff macht wolle und spinnen die wool macht garn.) And everything else I could think of having to do with yarn and then promptly lost interest. But I don't think the "teppich" sticker will ever come off my carpet now.
I'm in the mood for cables myself.... Good to make bigger sizes. She'll be able to wear it for a good long time.
Good luck with the German. I had to take Reading German in gradute school and I still have nightmares. Hopefully speaking it is a lot better.
I just love the aquamarine colors...blue is my new color. And I am hosting a baby KAL if you are interested.
Oooh, the turquoisey yarn looks a lot like the new Rowan cotton rope yarn - it comes in super bright summer colours too. I
Lurker of recent months speaks up! The balls of yarn are cute. I admire your skills!
I really like the bubblegum color! good luck on the cardigan, the one that is pictured with the WIP is to die for!!!!!!
what a gorgeous sweater and wonderful yarn. can't wait to the km site when its up.
I cannot wait to see the smock jacket when you are done...I love that pattern!
I am a diehard fan of Debbie Bliss. I know she isn't popular with many knitters but her patterns, for kids and adults alike, just fit my bill (if that makes any sense - "fit my bill", I mean - like who am I speaking like, my dad ???). I am certain that the smock jacket is going to turn out beautifully. Oh, and by the way, thanks for the Hargreaves update. I haven't been to the site in weeks because I couldn't bring myself to read the depressing "coming soon" blurb. I love Hargreaves stuff and have high expectations. Really, it is just more to buy, isn't it?
Ach so, deine Pullover is schön, MJ! Ich lerne Deutsch auch, aber bin ich nicht so gut... mein Sprechen ist schlecht! Ich möchte nach Deutschland (oder Osterreich oder die Schweiz) reisen... ich wünsche eine gute Reise!
Yeah, see, I am not good! Try translating that in Google... :)
I love the bubblegum color, it's so cute! I already checked out the KH site and it's up!