Claret for Cool People

Posted by Emily

Knitting club doesn't meet until tomorrow, so I've been trying to find a new project to occupy my time. I have a whole list of things I want to make, but since I'm so new to this knitting thing I'm really hesitant to just dive in without someone showing me the ropes.

As a result, I've started on another scarf! I wrote about the raspberry Lion Brand yarn I got earlier... Well, I adore that yarn. It's so soft and squishy! My mom and I went to Joann Fabrics the other day and I decided to pick up two skeins of Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick (what a name) in Claret. The shade looks amazing with my Patagonia down vest, so this scarf is all for me when it's done.

I'm using a standard seed stitch, which really looks good with this yarn. The picture I took just doesn't do it justice, so you'll have to take my word for it. I'm also using enormous needles - US size 17, so it's quite loose.

Since I only have one skein of the raspberry Thick & Quick, I'm thinking of trying this pattern, the Calorimetry. Other projects I'd like to start on soon:

• Cat Sweater for my mom's cat, Lilo
• Cat Toys
• Baby hat for my friend Amy
• Hat for my dad
• Wrist warmers for me

I'll try to get the cat toys going this weekend, since this is a very timely SUPER SECRET project that I have in mind for someone.