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October 22, 2006
Comfort knitting
One of my aunts received some bad news about her health last week. I decided to knit her some socks, because I figured there's nothing much I can do to help her, but at least I can make sure her feet are warm.
I'm using a pattern from Knitting on the Road by Nancy Bush, called New England. I've made these before (twice actually) and I still enjoy knitting this pattern very much. And the socks are a pleasure to wear!
While spending some time in a bookshop on a train station [Bruna in Groningen], waiting for the train to arrive, I spotted a new-to-me knitting book. It's a Marie Claire book, though I can't seem to find it on their website or anywhere else on the internet.
It has 50 very classical French baby knits by Phildar. Great basic shapes for sweaters, cardigans, pants, booties and more. And the best part: it costs only € 7,95 [$10]. Of course, I snapped it up. It's a great little book. I just don't like the bare pregnant tummy on the cover, but that could be just me I guess.
More good news: the Interweave Knits Winter 2006 Preview is online! This is what I've been waiting for:
I love it! I might change the olive green to a different color, but apart from that, I love everything about it: the shape, the Fair Isle knitting.... Unfortunately, the other designs in this issue aren't really calling me, except maybe the Refined Raglan and the Old World Booties. I'm contemplating wether to get a new subscription, or to order just this issue. When my subscription ran out last year, I didn't renew because there just weren't enough designs in the last issues I would consider knitting. Mmmm, difficult decision....
Posted by saartje at October 22, 2006 9:07 PM
Comments
I say do not renew. I have had a devil of a time getting them to deliver my magazines on time! Now I know that you are overseas, so it's probably not as big a deal, but it's still frustrating. Plus, if you see something you like, you can just order the issue and save yourself the hassel of receiving magazines with patterns you don't like!
Posted by: Kyla at October 22, 2006 10:06 PM
I'm sorry about your Aunt! I like those New England socks as well and made a pair in the same color.
Posted by: Nanette at October 23, 2006 12:00 AM
What a pretty sock you're knitting! I'm sure your aunt will appreciate having warm feet.
I also love that sweater from the Winter Interweave! I've been waiting for the preview to come out so that I could see the whole thing, after seeing the little piece of it in Eunny's blog. I can't wait to see the actual pattern in the magazine!
Posted by: whitney at October 23, 2006 2:49 AM
Prachtig worden de sokken voor je tante.
Ook de babysokjes met de beertjes zijn snoezig.
:o)
Posted by: Juul :o) at October 23, 2006 5:04 AM
I have been debating on renewing my subscriptions to IK and VK too. I would rather see the previews and decide if the patterns are worth the purchase. Plus, you never know if there are errors that will be fixed in the next issues.
=:8
Posted by: Kimberly at October 23, 2006 6:40 AM
Een warm gebaar naar je tante toe. Zij zal dat zeker waarderen.
Prachtige Fair Isle trui. Ik ben benieuwd welke kleur jij kiest i.p.v. de groene kleur.
Posted by: Berthi at October 23, 2006 10:13 AM
Jammer genoeg voor je tante. Jou sokken is een goed idee om haar voeten warm te houden !
Er zijn moeie patroonen op je nieuwe boek ! Ik hoop dat we kunnen dit boek ook in Frankrijk kopen !
Posted by: Angsoka at October 23, 2006 3:01 PM
Oh yes, Your aountsocks looks absolutly beautiful. I`m sorry about her and I´m sure she will be happy about the socks.
I´ve order the Interweave Knits Winter 2006 for a few days, but this wonderful Fair Isle sweater is to difficult for me.
I wish you happy knitting!
Posted by: Maartje at October 23, 2006 9:58 PM
Sorry to hear about your Aunt. I'm sure those socks will cheer her up. Lovely knitting again.
Posted by: Zoe at October 23, 2006 10:39 PM
I'm sorry to hear about your aunt, and I hope she gets well soon. It's very kind of you to knit for her.
Posted by: lanea at October 24, 2006 4:51 PM
Hei!
Skriver på norsk jeg, da jeg ser at du kan det :)
Må bare si at det er en utrolig koselig blogg du har :) Veldig mye fint du har strikka, blir kjempe inspirert jeg! Kommer garantert innom igjen!
Ha ei trivelig helg!
Posted by: Hege at October 27, 2006 2:33 PM
Lief van je om je tante warme sokken te geven. Mooi patroon is het. Je truien die je voor jezelf wilt gaan maken zijn erg mooi. Neem je dezlefde kleuren asl op het patroon? Leuk boekje met die babypatronen. Ik heb het in de winkel even ingekeken. Niet gekocht, heb nog zoveel liggen! Was wel moeilijk hoor!Groetjes....
Posted by: Marijna at October 28, 2006 1:00 AM
what fabulous socks! I'm sure your aunt will really appreciate them - its a lovely knid thought.Geart baby patterns too!
Take care
Posted by: katie at October 28, 2006 7:32 PM
Thank you for letting us know about the preview. I instantly fell in love with A Cardigan for Arwen. I have a subscription to the magazine, no delivery problems here, luckily.
Posted by: Arja at October 31, 2006 11:11 AM
Hoi Saartje, Ik moet hem nog binnenkrijgen, maar zodra hij er is kan ik wel een ouderwetsch kopietje voor je maken hoor. (ssst... niet doorvertellen)
Posted by: saskia at November 1, 2006 12:15 AM
