Zeneedle...needleart as life

Pausing

If Kym, Mary, and Amanda can take a moment, so can I.

My head has been elsewhere, my mind not on the blog, or rather, it is on the blog, but lack of picture (due to bad weather and busyness) have conspired to keep me away.

The house has been a jumbled mess, as Smith has been painting the walls.

The crappy picture above is of my favorite piece of furniture (a Japanese table) and a hopeful bunch of forsythia.  I'm excited for the bit of bright yellow to appear.

Kym brought A Month of Letters to my attention and I'm giving it serious consideration.

This month I have given time to reading and have read 5 books (check the sidebar).  In full disclosure, one book I've not quite finished and another I started before years end, but all have been noteworthy. 

Knitting, oh my, knitting. I am knitting and have started more projects than is normal (I do not like WIPs or UFOs), but I'm okay it, even though I'm slow.

I am very, very happy it's Friday.

 

Infinitely

There was no hesitation on my part when it came to knitting Susan's Infinity Scarf. She's a peep, it was a great pattern, the desire and need came together and the right yarn was there, so with all things in the groove, it had to be.

Admittedly, I had no clue as to why the scarf was called the "Two Ribs Infinity Scarf", other than the obvious two styles of rib. What wasn't apparent, at least to this old brain, was the infinity part! Well, the light bulb went on yesterday morning, which set me to wondering...why did it click at that moment and not when I worked the twisty, seemingly infinite cast on.  Why didn't it click during the infinite hours of entertaining, yet meditative, knitting or, even, the FIRST time I twisted the loop  and put it over my head?

That's it, THAT twist , or at least I think it's why. As it turns out, everyone is going to be infinitely envious of my beautiful, soft and cozy scarf because it's truly quite handsome, and totally wearable, warm and lovely.

Susan designed a winner, as I love the way the scarf wraps, its coziness around my neck and the very cool style of the ribs.  The enjoyable hours of knitting were a great way to start 2012!

 

Toque

My Woolen Rabbit Mara Toque (sorry no link) has been slowly growing, but the gauge must be off, as I had to knit the largest size in order for it to fit my pin-sized head.

Maybe it will grow when blocked and, no, I did not check the gauge when I started. It's lace, it's a hat, it will fit someone (that someone is me!). If my knitting mojo continues to hang around there should be a finished hat some time next week and, since it's been a long time between FOs, it will feel good to have this beauty off the needles.

This is the Sky Scarf at the end of last week. Even though we had hopes for a good amount of snow, there has been pathetically little. This week I will try harder to snap memories of the sky and, maybe, we'll have snow!

In truth, I'm not sure why this post posted, as I thought it was sitting in draft form.  I finished Mara over the weekend and intended an FO post, no this.  Anywoo....TTL!

Congrats to Nancy H, as she was the winner of the Jean Moss book, Sweet Shawlettes.

Bluest Day

I'm posting this sky photo today so Cheryl can seewhat she missed yesterday while stuck in her office.  Yesterday was the only day I not only remembered my camera, but it was the only day the sky wasn't a flat, no drama gray.

The wind was having its way with the clouds, swirling and feathering them in every direction on the bright, clear blue canvas.  This is my favorite color of sky, with just a touch of white, gray and lavendar clouds.  The wind has been harsh, wild and strong, blowing the storms right past us, resulting in no snow. 

The sky scarf will have a row of blue after a weeks worth of gray.  I have a feeling the next week will also be shades of gray.

Gray Matter

Thank you for your comments on yesterday's post. Many of you mentioned Jean's answer of my color question and I thought I'd let you know about her post on color earlier in the week. You have until tomorrow night to comment on Wednesday's post in order to win a copy of Sweet Shawlettes.

The skies are as gray as my knitting, however, they're as welcome as my knitting. We've not had much of a winter and the mountains have been sorely bereft of snow. From the sounds of it, they'll be getting pounded over the next few days, which means I'll have a chance to wear my beautiful Two-Ribs Infinity Scarf.  It should be finished this weekend and, hopefully, there will be FO shots, too!