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February 19, 2006
Friday
I tried to post this entry on Friday, but somehow, Movable Type or the server or something unknown wouldn't let me. With the help of my fine hosting service knitblog, I finally managed to put it up today. I don't feel like changing the text, so please pretend it's Friday when reading this!
Finally, weekend is here. This week was pretty busy, so I'm glad it's over. Lots of people are taking next week off, because it's a school holiday. I will be one of the few people working, so I hope it will be nice and quiet, so I'll get some things done.
The weather has been awful, and still is today, as you can see in the background of this picture:
But on the bright side: take a look at the foreground. Can you identify it? Yes, you're right, it's a finished Mermaid sleeve!
I'm glad it's finished, because I did not really enjoy knitting it... The lack of stripes makes it feel endless. So I'm not looking forward to the second one, also because I'm a little bit worried about the shape of the sleeve cap.
It looks very pointy to me. I'm making the smallest size, and this is the way it turns out, unless something went horribly wrong, a possibility I'm not ruling out. What do you all think? Maybe I'll try to set this one in before starting the second, so I can see if it works or not.
Yesterday, I recieved the last of the belated Christmas gifts. Look:
It's Favorite Mittens by Robin Hansen! I've always wanted her books Fox & Geese & Fences and Flying Geese & Partridge Feet, but they have been out of print for a long time. I was very glad to hear about this new book. The book has patterns for traditional mittens from rural Maine and Canada, a choice of the best patterns in the first two books. And you know I'm a sucker for traditional patterns, so I'm so happy to own this book!
Take a look inside:
I always wonder what the inside of a book looks like. It's not difficult to find pictures of the front cover of a book on the internet, but the inside usuallty remains a mystery until you order it. I always look it up on the website of the Needle Arts Bookshop, because they show some pictures of the projects in the book. But what I really want is to see the way the book is layed out, the way the patterns are presented. So that's what I'm trying to do here, without breaking copy right rules. When I've had the chance to read the book thoroughly, I might do some kind of review. So far, I like it a lot. Thank you, Santa!
Since I'm not starting the second Mermaid sleeve rightaway, I decided to knit another pair of wristwarmers. I'm using Regia Silk, in dark blue (color #050). I had some leftover from a pair I made for my mother, so I weight it to find out exactly how much.
25 grams, half a ball. Alas, this won't be enough for the pair I planned, because they will be a little bit bigger than my mother's. I'll have to hunt for another ball, but it's not available where I live.... The wristwarmers are supposed to be a gift for one of my aunts. I'm seeing her next friday, so I want them to be finished then.
At least I have enough beads.
Posted by saartje at February 19, 2006 7:12 PM
Comments
Ik wou dat de post wat sneller werkte, want ik heb nog Regia Silk hier. Ik kan er bovendien makkelijk aanraken, dus als je nog wat wilt voor in de toekomst, geef maar een seintje, ok?
groetjes!
Posted by: Emily at February 19, 2006 10:32 PM
I have one of the first edition copies of the Fox & Geese & fences book. Just to try it out, quite some years ago, I made the fox & geese mittens for myself out of rather mis-matched leftover wool. I still wear these mittens cross-country skiing or otherwise when I just need WARM mittens. Enjoy your book!
Posted by: Pam at February 20, 2006 12:57 AM
I'm sorry to hear that you are not enjoying knitting Mermaid so much. The sleeve cap certainly does look a bit odd...
I'll be interested to hear what you have to say about the mitten book, as I have been thinking about getting this too. As for seeing the contents of knitting books: I've found that the KnitPicks website also allows you to view a few projects and/or pages inside (though still not the pattern layout). It may be helpful in your future purchases!
Posted by: Yuki at February 20, 2006 2:01 AM
Hoi,
ik ga vandaag even niet mijn best doen om in het Engels te schrijven hoor... Het is gelukt, ik heb zaterdag een bolletje voor je bemachtigd in de breiwinkel in Zuidlaren. Ze hadden alleen je naam niet gevraagd, dus wisten ze niet zeker of ik wel de juiste persoon was, maar ik heb ze kunnen overhalen het aan me mee te geven. Via de familie-post ligt het hopelijk vanavond bij je thuis op je te wachten. Kan ik uit je vehaal concluderen dat Willemien en Vera meegaan vrijdag? Gezellig! Ik zie je in ieder geval dan, misschien nog eerder..
Tot gauw, Liesje
Posted by: Liesje at February 20, 2006 11:44 AM
Saartje
via blad landleven jou artikel gezien overtraditioneelbreiwerk.Bij nederland staat de grolse want.Over deze zouden wij graag meer info willen hebben voor onze website www.grolsewanten.nl wij zijn een club uit Groenlo waar ze nog steeds worden gemaakt maar er is weinig van bekend.
edwin grothe
Posted by: EDWIN GROTHE at March 5, 2006 9:10 PM
Heel gezellig, Saartje.Het lijkt me wel niet zo eenvoudig . de wit rode handschoenen zijn echt prachtig alsook de Mermaid golf.Met deze laatste wandel jij vast al rond in nederland.Je Pa gaat me leren Internetten.Dat gaat bloed,zweet en tranen kosten voor je Pa en voor mij.Eerst verhuizen eind Mei.Groetjes aan allen van Marleen.
Posted by: Spaas Marleen at April 22, 2006 4:07 PM
Hello
your wristwarmers are very beautyful. May I ask you for the patterns of the wristwarmers with beads? Sorry my english is not so good bud I hope you understand me?
Greetings from switzerland - Manuela
Posted by: Manuela at October 12, 2006 2:19 PM
