Everything In Its Time
Sunday winter returned to Salt Lake after a long, long absence. The day before we hit a record high of 58 degrees! The long awaited snow started about 10:00 am and came down all day long with only an accumulation of 3" on our lawn. The lake effects where and how much snow falls, so some places had more, others less. Smith went to a car show and I sat in front of my big window and knit while watching the snow. It was better than a movie, as the snow was ever changing, from large fluffy flakes to small hard compact dots, including everything in between. It was like watching a ballet of white as the flakes danced in and out of my view. Later, while taking the boyz for a walk, the only sound was the crunch of snow under the weight of my steps. On Monday the sun came out to show of the beauty of our mountains covered with white. It was our last day of sun and the last couple of days there has been more snow.
It was a pleasure to sit with my knitting all day Sunday and I enjoyed more time with Rosarie. It took 10 days (finished on Tuesday) to knit the second repeat of 38 rows, which means I'm not too far off my goal of one repeat a week. (Red scarves took precedence.) On the 35th row of the next repeat the armscye steeks will begin. I'm so grateful that Jade Starmore took time to adapt the pattern to my extra long body. Don't you just love the color blending?
The STR Prove It All Knit Night, Fancy Silk Sock (from Knitting Vintage Socks) continue's to grow, albeit at a snails pace. The pattern and yarn together create a very Victorian look. I do love Socks That Rock yarn, as it knits like silk, eh Cara?
And just because I'm a glutton for punishment socks...I've joined Becky’s Red Hot Sizzling Socks. The only red yarn in my stash is Bearfoot (Ruby River) sock yarn. As soon as the STR socks are finished this will be my next sock. Must keep knitting from the stash (12.5 weeks to go)!
And just in case you're keeping track, Seaweed grew a full 8" this week. Knitting continues apace and on through the weekend. Enjoy them both!
The weather has been crazy here too, but it keeps things interesting. Rosarie is stunning! Have a wonderful weekend.
Posted by: michele | January 20, 2006 at 03:46 AM
Rosarie is so lovely, can't wait to see her finished!
Love that Bearfoot too! I think Bearfoot may be my new favorite sock yarn :)
Enjoy your weekend, give Smith and the boyz a hug and a chirrrp!
Posted by: Debi | January 20, 2006 at 04:09 AM
Rosarie is gorgeous! Could we have a look at the seam?
Posted by: Marina | January 20, 2006 at 04:20 AM
All of your reds look wonderful! Also glad you finally got some snow - we are bare here as well and have been unseasonably warm.
Posted by: Pumpkinmamam | January 20, 2006 at 05:07 AM
I love the color blending in that sweater as well. What lovely work, Margene!
Posted by: Ann | January 20, 2006 at 05:28 AM
I wish that we too would get some snow. We are having a disconcerting run of early spring like weather. It feels more like March than January. Your Rosarie looks fantastic!
Posted by: ann | January 20, 2006 at 05:50 AM
Rosarie is such a beautiful pattern of colors!
Winter has disappeared from the Northeast...very strange. I'm hoping it comes back if just for a little while ;-)
Have fun with those lovely socks!
Posted by: Kim | January 20, 2006 at 05:55 AM
Rosarie's colours show so beautifully on the screen, I can only imagine how lovely she is to see in person. I'm constantly awed by the creativity and talent of yarn makers and knitwear designers. To be able to envision a garment like that and see it through to creation is quite something.
Posted by: Rachel H | January 20, 2006 at 06:09 AM
So far, we've had a mild witer, even by Charleston standards. Snow would shut the city down.
Rosarie is so pretty. What great work!
Posted by: Vera | January 20, 2006 at 06:11 AM
What a gorgeous sweater! Did Jade personally adjust the pattern for you??
Posted by: Michele | January 20, 2006 at 06:14 AM
God look at that Rosarie GO! It's beautiful. I love watching snow fall and I REALLY love being outside after a snow fall when the world feels quiet like it's wrapped in cotton. PIAN is just beautiful. Thanks for knitting it up for me!
Posted by: Cara | January 20, 2006 at 06:20 AM
Yes, winter has disappeared from here. I'm disgusted. Rosarie is AMAZING. The colors are sooo beautiful.
Posted by: Norma | January 20, 2006 at 06:24 AM
Rosarie is lookin good! The colors are really beautiful!
That bearfoot is going to make some smokin socks! That is the point though, right? ;)
Posted by: Karen | January 20, 2006 at 06:26 AM
Pretty peekchure!
Hey, I have that STR colorway too. Maybe my next Jaywalkers that work will be in that....
Posted by: Scout | January 20, 2006 at 06:26 AM
I joined the red sock knitalong too - your yarn is lovely!
Posted by: Lolly | January 20, 2006 at 06:56 AM
You're just trucking right along, aren't you?! ;) See you Saturday.
Posted by: stitchnsnitch | January 20, 2006 at 06:58 AM
What lovely colors in Rosarie! Your writing makes wish that winter would move in to stay for a while in Rochester NY. We are having strange fits of warm and cool and only a small amt of snow.
i am knitting a muff for my nephew's wife at her request (from B Galeskas Felted Knits) and it feels like she may only want to use it once or twice this year!
Posted by: susan | January 20, 2006 at 07:11 AM
Rosarie - gorgeous! Red socks - did you know that red is my favorite color? I'm just saying is all.
Posted by: Carole | January 20, 2006 at 07:27 AM
Rosaire is really starting to blossom - if you see what I mean?
Posted by: AmyP | January 20, 2006 at 07:36 AM
So beautiful, all of it. I LOVE red.
Posted by: Lee Ann | January 20, 2006 at 07:36 AM
Rosarie looks incredible! Speaking of winter, I'm not quite sure where ours went. Our weather has been so erratic lately: the other day we had torrential rain winds of up to 70 mph, trees were toppled and power went out all around the region; today it's sunny and supposed to hit 55 degrees. This is New York in January? Scary.
Posted by: regina | January 20, 2006 at 07:38 AM
Your Rosarie is gorgeous! I'm glad you post your winter pictures as we get very little of it here in Texas - I've not even worn my coat this winter.
Posted by: Dene | January 20, 2006 at 07:55 AM
We're seeing winter around here too, although not much snow. The wind has stopped (or at least isn't blowing as hard), which is quite nice for a change. Rosarie looks marvelous - the colors are just divine. I'm glad your other projects are moving along - you're just so busy.
Posted by: Stephanie | January 20, 2006 at 08:18 AM
Rosarie is absolutely gorgeous! That day of knitting and watching snow sounds absolutely dreamy. Sadly, there's no sign of snow in my area of Chapel Hill this year. Luckily, I'm moving back to Winnipeg soon! (And thus will get my fill of snow next winter.)
Posted by: Andrea | January 20, 2006 at 08:21 AM
Rosaire is just beautiful. I have two skeins of STR in my stash and I have yet to pull them out for a sock.
I love knitting while it snows, well that is if the kids are not begging me to go play in it!
Posted by: Jenn | January 20, 2006 at 08:32 AM
Sounds like you're making fabulous progress on all your projects - good for you!! Rosarie is spectacular...
Posted by: Chris | January 20, 2006 at 08:33 AM
Rosarie is beautiful, Margene.
I spent last night knitting and re-knitting one row on Torino. My brain was definitely not connecting at all, for some reason. I'm going to make huge strides on it this weekend, by god.
Posted by: Snow | January 20, 2006 at 08:39 AM
Rosarie is just stunning--how many stitches are on your needles? I was looking at the top and it really looks like a ton--working with all those really is an exercise in "the process", but with those stunning colors it must be a pleasure.
Posted by: Kim | January 20, 2006 at 08:42 AM
I wish I had mountains to look at. I know, I know, I have the ocean, but it's just not the same.
Posted by: Martha | January 20, 2006 at 08:58 AM
Wow, Margene now I'm joinging yet another knit along! Thanks for the link to Red Hot Sizzling Socks, my Ruby Slippers Socks That Rock are perfect for it.
Posted by: Nancy | January 20, 2006 at 09:12 AM
Thanks for the connection to STR yarn! Also love Rosarie! Do you get snow ghosts on your mountain? Apparently our mountain is famous for its 'ghosts' - trees that are completely covered with snow and the top bends a bit so they have a head like Casper!! Love the red for socks. I am busy with Jaywalker socks and found I had a bit of a problem at the start of the castoff for the toe. Read the pattern again, frogged some and knit it my way! Looks good to me!
Posted by: Peg | January 20, 2006 at 09:28 AM
I nearly bought that same Bearfoot just the other day - I'll be interested to see your finished red socks! We're having the same weather over here, 60 degrees one day and snow all the next day. It's a really pretty snowfall but I think it'll all melt today.
Posted by: Alex | January 20, 2006 at 09:33 AM
Your Rosarie is beautiful. One day I'll try colorwork. When I see something that lovely, it makes me think that one day should be pretty soon!
Posted by: Wendi | January 20, 2006 at 09:41 AM
Your Rosarie is beautiful. One day I'll try colorwork. When I see something that lovely, it makes me think that 'one day' should be pretty soon!
Posted by: Wendi | January 20, 2006 at 09:42 AM
nice....you've added a great step on the road to the search for beauty!
Posted by: marie in florida | January 20, 2006 at 09:44 AM
OMG! margene - your rosarie is unbelievable!!!
Posted by: rebecca | January 20, 2006 at 10:14 AM
I've had the same thought about the Jaywalkers, esp. with the picot edging. They have a wonderfully old-fashioned look to them. Maybe Victorian, maybe Edwardian--I'm not a fashion historian, but there's just something about the long, elegant lines of the pattern. It'd make an amazing opera-length glove.
Posted by: Beth S. | January 20, 2006 at 10:45 AM
I didn't vote for Rosarie, but I think she's captured my heart...just glorious!
Posted by: Imbrium | January 20, 2006 at 11:35 AM
Your Rosarie is perfection........I just ordered a sweater kit, and saw the Rosarie on the website. Yours is just as perfect! Love the colors........
Posted by: christine | January 20, 2006 at 12:23 PM
That is one hell of a sweater! Beautiful coloring and design. I can't wait to see the final product.
Posted by: Katherine | January 20, 2006 at 02:03 PM
I'm really enjoying watching Rosarie grow -- beautiful! And thank you for the memory of snow crunching underfoot. I miss the north country...
Posted by: Sylvia | January 20, 2006 at 02:10 PM
We recently had winter show up here in the mountains in Colorado. We got 8 inches of snow yesterday which I believe is the most we got in our neck of the woods since October! I love the snow...
Amanda
Posted by: Amanda | January 20, 2006 at 02:13 PM
Rosarie is beautiful. The color variations are quite lovely and rich looking.
Thanks for giving me supportive words!
Posted by: Jennifer | January 20, 2006 at 04:29 PM
Our winter is waaay tooooo warm so far here in AZ. No snow, no rain. It's been more than 11 years since I sat and watched snow falling. You never Really enjoy something until you miss it. Love the knitting.
Posted by: Pat K | January 20, 2006 at 05:12 PM
Wow! Rosarie is growing so beautifully.
Posted by: Eliza | January 20, 2006 at 05:26 PM
WInter can't make up its mind here in the NE, weird weather. Rosarie is lovely, those colors are amazing. I can't believe it is progressing so quickly.
Posted by: Judy | January 20, 2006 at 05:42 PM
your staremore looks fantastic margene! unfortunately we just have no use for sweaters that thick over here....but i love seeing what you 'northerns' produce!
Posted by: jacqueline | January 20, 2006 at 06:14 PM
Oh Rosarie. Oh STR. Oh red yarn. Oh oh oh. You don't *need* my comment Margene but I have to reiterate how much pleasure I get from reading your blog. Thanks for starting my day out right with beautiful pictures and a wonderful outlook on life. :)
Posted by: Laura | January 21, 2006 at 07:40 AM
May I express, once again, my horror at your lack of red stash? ;-)
Posted by: Cassie | January 21, 2006 at 09:14 AM
Rosarie is very beautiful and will obviously be a treasure. It is interesting to watch the color choices in your work over the months; it appears you are in a red phase now!
Posted by: Birdsong | January 21, 2006 at 09:26 AM