the knitting buzz

bracelet inspiration

Bright green is a color that has been in the couture fashion scene for years. This color green has lots of names, some call it emerald or kelly or peapod; I call it, bright green.

Over the past year, it has finally emerged into the mainstream fashion arena.  

For me, I am smitten with the color, its so bright, so lively, so happy.  But I can't say that I was daring enough to wear it. Until now.....

This summer, Pandora came out with a new Murano Glass Charm in Green.  In the bright green I love.  It spoke to me......

And as everyone knows a bracelet is the perfect reason to knit a new lace scarf or wrap. Especially if..... its happy green.

When I found the perfect color of green yarn, I was surprised how many individuals don't see this green the same way I do.  The reactions/comments have been......"its so bright"..... "perfect for Christmas/St. Paddy's Day"....... "what are you going to make with that".  But I didn't care, I still liked it and can't wait to wear it.

The yarn that I found was Vice Yarn Sinful Singles in the color, The O.Z. (great name, right?), its a single ply fingering weight, 100% Superwash Merino, 400 yards, I bought 2 hanks.  It matches my bracelet beautifully.

More soon.....

Happy Knitting!

 

its a wrap

Wicker Park Lace Wrap and Scarf pattern is complete and published.

I had over a mile of yarn to work with so I made my wrap both wide and long for lots of draping.  My wrap measures 25" x 80" after blocking. I know this will quickly turn into one of my favorites.

The wrap is written for multiple widths, as well as a scarf size.  I knit my wrap with a lace weight yarn, but any yarn weight can be used by adjusting the needle size accordingly.

The pattern is available for purchase on Ravelry.com from Knitting Buzz Designs.  Its knit with Alisha Goes Around, Marmalade of Ponies Lace, 100% superwash wool, 950 yards, color Actium (Periwinkle);  I used 1470 yards.

With one project finished, another begins.  

Actually I have three new projects on the needles.  One is a new wrap/scarf pattern (of course), but the other two are my attempt to start Christmas gifts.  More later.

Happy Knitting!

some updates

Book Club

The first Book Club Meeting proved to be quite interesting.  (The book we read was "The Painted Girls" by Cathy Marie Buchanan.)  Its a neighborhood group that has been meeting for over 10 years.  One might think, "tough crowd".  But overall, everyone was lovely.  

The hostess, provided a light and delicious spread with theme inspired french stew. Delicious!

I enjoyed the fact that most of the discussions involved the book, (wasn't sure what to expect).  Some loved the book, some enjoyed it, some couldn't finish it due to lack of interest or time. Conversation was fairly easy, however like in any group, there is always one that is overly opinionated.

I got a tweet from the author about my last  post, which I was totally stoked. Cathy, you made my day.

Looking forward to Septembers Book choice, "The Tortilla Curtain" by TC Boyle.

Latest Knit Lace Design

I have decided to call my latest wrap, Wicker Park.  Its a lovely periwinkle color that will look splendid with crystal earrings.  Its a trellis-ish/lattice pattern that has some raised dimensional patterning. The photo above is my cheaters block while still on the needles in the beginning phase of the project.....(just had to make sure everything was lining up).

A cable needle at the cross point of the pattern, I have found that my favorite cable needle is one by Brittany (it comes in a 3 size pack).  They are birch wood and look like tiny dpn's, except the center of the needle is slightly narrower than the rest of the needle, keeping those lace stitches at bay.

Since I had two hanks of yarn, I am making mine both wide and long.  However, I have worked up narrower versions, including a scarf.  I really can't wait to sport it around town.

I am pretty close to finishing this piece, hopefully within the week. Looking forward to completeing the final editing, getting it photographed and lastly published.  As for all my patterns, they will be available on Ravelry.

 

Happy Knitting!  and Reading!