Noro Knitting - Entrelac

With all this cold weather, I have been wishing that my current project would grow longer faster so that it could sit on my lap and warm me up! Whew! It sure is cold here in the northeast!

I started working with Noro Silk Garden #251 on an entrelac shawl (similar to the scarf shown on November 26) but much wider and longer.

I know there is a faction of Noro haters out there as I read the "what's the Noro hype?" on Ravelry. But, I gotta say, I LOVE it. It's so much fun to watch all the awesome colors evolve into a beautiful piece of artwork! Most people who have made something with Noro say that it gets much softer as you wear and/or launder the item. They also say that the colors become more beautiful over time too. Well, I guess I can't comment on that until I've completed the shawl and have used it over time.

Here is a link to the yarn: Noro Silk Garden

Happy knitting!

I'm sorry I haven't been discussing knitting much lately. Believe me - I knit every night after work and whenever else I can fit it in. I can't LIVE without knitting! I think we could alter the cartoon here to have to do with knitting. DON'T TAKE AWAY MY KNITTING!!! (and my computer! How else would I find out all the hot knitting news!)

MAXINE'S LIVING WILL

Last night my sister and I were sitting in the den and I said to her, 'I never want to live in a vegetative state, dependent on some machine and fluids from a bottle to keep me alive. That would be no quality of life at all, If that ever happens, just pull the plug.'

So she got up, unplugged the computer, and threw out my wine.

She's such a bitch.


OH - HOW ABOUT THAT RAVELRY WEBSITE? What do ya'll think? I wish I had more time to hang out there. It's tons of fun!

Sandcastles

These things just amaze me. I don't know where the contest was held, but apparently, there is a yearly competition on building sandcastles! Aren't they awesome! (Wish I could knit like they can sandcastle!)

Crochet Hat

I found this great hat on the Lion Brand site. I'm dying to try it. If you do, let me know how it goes!

CROCHET HAT:

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
SIZE: One Size
Finished Circumference 19 in. (48.5 cm). Hat will stretch to fit a wide range of sizes.

GAUGE:
6 stitches = 4 in. (10 cm) in pattern. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook.

HAT
Ch 29.
Row 1: Single crochet in 2nd chain from hook, double crochet in next chain, *single crochet in next chain, double crochet in next chain; repeat from * across, end with a double crochet in last chain - 28 stitches.
Row 2: Chain 1, turn, *single crochet in next double crochet, double crochet in next single crochet; repeat from * across.
Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 9 in. (23 cm) from beginning. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Seam ends together. Thread yarn through each stitch of last row and pull to gather. Knot securely. Weave in ends. Make a pompom and tie to top of Hat.