Seaweed Enjoys the Mountains
Winter is alive and well in the mountains of Utah. Saturday was partly cloudy with a slight chance of scattered snow showers, and a chill in the air, while patches of blue sky came and went. Caroline had arrived the day before, with Neena a bit later in the day and our plans for a weekend of fun came together.
We headed up to our favorite Sunday place Saturday morning, with Laurie, our Green Eyed Grrl, joining us for breakfast and the photo shoot. Caroline had been Laurie's Secret Pal last year and she had also 'met' Neena through my blog, and it was so nice to meet her face to face. We all felt like we had known each other for a long, long time and had a wonderful time visiting and laughing together. Smith also held up his end of the conversation and enjoyed having an entourage of fabulous women along for the day.
To make the weekend even more fabulous we had a delightful repast Saturday evening with Mr. Etherknitter and lovely Laurie, who came to our neck of the woods to ski for a few days. Feeling Laurie's arms around me for the first time was no different than being hugged by a long time grrlfriend. We were immediately talking as if we had been face to face many times. It was a fabulous treat to spend time with each and every one of our visitors.
Seaweed was pawed and ogled fawned over and gently touched by everyone. She enjoyed showing off her beautiful waves and swaying fronds in front of a large snow bank. (Click photos for a better view.)
Laurie kindly held Seaweed while I wrapped up to stay warm in her soft and luxurious wooly waves.
She is nearly 8' long and 28" wide and a very nice way to stay warm on a chilly winter day over a coat.
Seaweed is also warm enough to wrap up in on her own. She will be the perfect companion for cold days and cool nights.
Seaweed by Alice Starmore
Kit of yarn and pattern from Virtual Yarns
Yarn 2 ply Hebridean in Tormentil
Time to knit: Off and on for too long. The majority of this project was knit in 3 months.
The StashAlong made me see the error of my ways and helped give me the push to finish this knit, which has become a new favorite.
If you have a long time WIP, or two (or ten), that you'd like to finish then join Risa for her WIP Wipe Out!! She has made a goal to finishing up old projects and then to keep only 3-4 items on the needles. It's a good way to keep from being overwhelmed by projects.
Seaweed is gorgeous.
Posted by: jessie | March 13, 2006 at 04:18 AM
Seaweed looks amazing! And your snow pictures beat mine into a cocked hat!
Posted by: AmyP | March 13, 2006 at 04:23 AM
i once made six feet of branching out. LOL. not quite 28 inches across but i feel ya! beautiful waves of seaweed. great shades too while you're at it. rhinestone shades or cheap sunglasses?
Posted by: marie in florida | March 13, 2006 at 04:38 AM
Seaweed is really beautiful and looks so cozy. Glad you had such a nice weekend.
Posted by: Faith | March 13, 2006 at 04:42 AM
OMG - Stunning....gasp!
Posted by: jacqueline | March 13, 2006 at 04:45 AM
Seaweed is gorgeous. So is your snow! It will be almost 80 today but that won't last.
Posted by: Joan | March 13, 2006 at 05:05 AM
What fun to meet "friends in the computer" in real life. Seaweed is really beautiful - more lovely browns for you!
Posted by: Pumpkinmama | March 13, 2006 at 05:25 AM
Gorgeous! I love the color and the way it drapes over your shoulders. I knew you and Laurie would become fast friends!
Posted by: Carole | March 13, 2006 at 05:43 AM
You've done it again!! I almost clicked over to Virtual Yarns to get the kit...must resist! I'm so happy for you and Laurie to have gotten to meet and play together. What fun. :)
Posted by: Jackie | March 13, 2006 at 05:44 AM
I didn't realise it was such a long wrap, I must be strong and not go visit Virtual Yarns.........somebody take my mouse away...please?
Posted by: Tracy | March 13, 2006 at 05:50 AM
So, if you are wrapped in seaweed, does that make you a Margene Sushi? It really is lovely.
Posted by: Lynne | March 13, 2006 at 05:56 AM
absolutely gorgeous and a perfect size :)
Posted by: stinkerbell | March 13, 2006 at 06:06 AM
What a cute photo sequence! Congratulations, Margene! Absolutely perfect. What a wonderful weekend of visiting, too. ; )
Posted by: Vicki | March 13, 2006 at 06:12 AM
Really pretty - It looks much nicer than any of the seaweed we have around here at the moment :-)
Posted by: janine | March 13, 2006 at 06:12 AM
Wow - I love it!
Posted by: Michele | March 13, 2006 at 06:13 AM
I'm trying and trying and trying and Trying to keep my credit card away from Virtual Yarns. This isn't helping. Seaweed is lovely.
Posted by: Rachel H | March 13, 2006 at 06:13 AM
Absolutely gorgeous - it hits that edge between elegant and practical and manages to be both.
Posted by: Theresa | March 13, 2006 at 06:20 AM
Yay for Seaweed!!!!
Posted by: Wendy | March 13, 2006 at 06:20 AM
that is gorgeous. I've been eyeing it on VY. But a stashalong is in my future (April 1) so it'll have to wait. Thanks for the opportunity to live it vicariously! And thanks for the link to Risa's WIPWipeout.
Posted by: Marji | March 13, 2006 at 06:42 AM
You finishing Seaweed inspired me to finish my languishing Leaf Lace. I did two repeats this weekend and hope to have it finished before too long! ;)
Posted by: stitchnsnitch | March 13, 2006 at 06:47 AM
OMG! Seaweed is gorgeous. I admire your patience. I don't think I could knit 8 feet of anything. I get impatient.
Posted by: hillary | March 13, 2006 at 06:47 AM
Yes, yes, and yes! Seaweed isn't the only wonderfulness in that picture.
Posted by: Laurie | March 13, 2006 at 06:56 AM
So pretty Margene! I bet it is so cozy being wrapped up in her. I loved your photo shoot too! :)
Posted by: Karen | March 13, 2006 at 06:59 AM
What a lovely wrap, Margene! I don't know how you keep topping yourself but it's one winner after another here at Zeneedle.
Inspiring!
Posted by: Jan | March 13, 2006 at 07:11 AM
Just one spectacular project after another, and isn't it great to have friends to help you flaunt them?
Posted by: Lucia | March 13, 2006 at 07:16 AM
Margene - Seaweed is beautiful. Believe it or not, I also have her in my stash -
Posted by: christine | March 13, 2006 at 07:27 AM
What a great rich, but neutral color - it should look fabulous with almost anything!
Posted by: Anne Podlesak | March 13, 2006 at 07:43 AM
Just beautiful. The color is amazing -- no need to tell you, it's one of my favorites. I can see that when I make one of these for myself, I'll have to downsize it a bit so it doesn't eat me alive!
Posted by: Norma | March 13, 2006 at 07:48 AM
Wow - such a wonderful weekend with friends and beautiful photos of the lovely Seaweed. She's GIANT and must feel so luxurious!
I can't imagine having to "pare down" my WIPs to 3-4 on the needles? That IS a lot of WIPs for me! heh I just haven't been knitting long enough to get more than that going at once I guess. heh But it's much easier on the conscience and storage this way. heh
Posted by: Laura | March 13, 2006 at 07:49 AM
Great pictures--fun AND beautiful!
Posted by: --Deb | March 13, 2006 at 08:01 AM
Seaweed is lovely and looks to be the perfect winter wrap. Nicely knit!
Posted by: Jennifer | March 13, 2006 at 08:06 AM
Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend. It really is fabulous to finally meet friends face to face. I might have to take up skiing myself!
Seaweed is gorgeous.
Thanks for the mention and the link! It will be far more enjoyable to tame the WIP beast with others along.
Posted by: Risa | March 13, 2006 at 08:06 AM
It's like a big warm hug! That's awesome! I love the pictures.
PS - I snuck on just to see. L, C
Posted by: Cara | March 13, 2006 at 08:08 AM
Seaweed is gorgeous! The size and look of it is indeed just perfect for getting cozy in.
Posted by: Kristi aka Fiber Fool | March 13, 2006 at 08:31 AM
What a luscious color, used to great effect in that wrap. I wonder what the softness of that yarn is.
Posted by: claudia | March 13, 2006 at 09:06 AM
I like Seaweed almost as much as your Hanging Vines, and that's saying something. :-) I love how long and luxurious the finished wrap is, and the richness of the colors in the yarn. What a fabulous project!
Posted by: Beth S. | March 13, 2006 at 09:13 AM
Seaweek is gorgeous, Margene.
It's been fabulous meeting knitters thus far, and I get to do more of it on the 24th, too! I'll be picking Lizzy B up from the airport that evening. Wheeee! I hope we have as much fun as you did this weekend.
Posted by: Snow | March 13, 2006 at 09:13 AM
Gorgeous! So are those moutains!!
Posted by: Michelle | March 13, 2006 at 09:25 AM
your seaweed is quite lovely! sounds like you had such a wonderful weekend - what fun to be with knitting pals
Posted by: rebecca | March 13, 2006 at 09:30 AM
oh, wow.
breathless. speechless.
worth the wait.
Posted by: Ann | March 13, 2006 at 09:53 AM
Seaweed is just lovely!
Posted by: Alison | March 13, 2006 at 09:56 AM
Seaweed is lovely! Is that your latest Sally Melville sweater I see? I can't believe I missed it yesterday!
Posted by: eliza | March 13, 2006 at 10:00 AM
All that time to finish it was certainly worth the wait. All that knitting time certainly seemed to be enjoyable by you and now you have a lovely wrap that will warm you and comfort you. Very lovely Margene.
Posted by: Wanda | March 13, 2006 at 10:26 AM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Stephanie | March 13, 2006 at 10:35 AM
Seaweed is magnificent!
Posted by: regina | March 13, 2006 at 10:37 AM
Seaweed turned out great! Just passing through on Stashalong patrol--have a great week!
Posted by: Kim | March 13, 2006 at 11:16 AM
Absolutely beautiful! I'm going to have to look into knittng that one. I have the pattern. Now I need to see if I have the stash (in the spirit of the Stashalong and all)!
Posted by: Leah | March 13, 2006 at 11:20 AM
How cool, meeting Etherknitter AND getting such fun and gorgeous pictures of Seaweed. All I can say about it is - Wow.
Posted by: Chris | March 13, 2006 at 11:26 AM
That is a fabulous wrap! And fabulous grrfriends!
Posted by: Lorette | March 13, 2006 at 12:07 PM
Absolutely beautiful.
Posted by: Rebekah | March 13, 2006 at 12:33 PM