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My latest project came off the needles the other night. I caught my second wind and decided to make the most of it, so this scarf took a bath and went right on the blocking wires.
I'm in love with everything about this scarf.
The pattern is Punch and Judy from Anne Hanson at Knitspot. This design had just enough going on to keep me interested without taxing my brain too much. Anne's patterns are well written and easy to follow - this one was no exception. And it was a fast knit. I'm going to add this pattern to my list for quick gifts.
I can't say enough good things about the yarn.
This is Marie from Dirty Water DyeWorks, colorway Blue Jeans.
Marie is a DK weight yarn - a blend of 80% Superwash Merino, 10% Cashmere and 10% Nylon.
This blend is soft, squishy and delicious. Marie has excellent stitch definition and takes the dye like a sponge, producing colorways with rich variation. I'm smitten and want to knit another project with this yarn. I see a sweater in my future.
In other news the Dirty Water DyeWorks website has been updated to include a line of knitting bags from Michele at Three Bags Full. Two styles are available - the Mia Bag and the Project Bag Set. Michele uses fun, quirky fabrics and incorporates nice details like zipper pulls with handmade glass beads. Take a peek.
We had more snow this week but also some clear, bright days. This narrow path has replaced the sidewalk that runs by my house. Late afternoon light transformed the snow and is my color inspiration for the week.
Blue shadows.
It was a busy weekend with Dirty Water DyeWorks vending at Fiber Twist, an event that promotes local fiber artists. There was a little bit of everything - needle felting, rug hooking, plant dyed fiber, hand dyed yarn and wool fabric, ready made garments. It was impressive and inspiring.
I realized all too late that I didn't take many pictures. I do have this shot of the bag display in the Dirty Water DyeWorks booth.
These are project bags from Michele at Three Bags Full. Michele uses fun, colorful fabrics and coordinates them with clever linings. Each bag has a beaded zipper pull. The larger bags come with a small accessory bag. Stop by Michele's Etsy shop to see more.
Gail Callahan, aka The Kangaroo Dyer, was there with her beautiful hand dyed yarn and copies of her book, Hand Dyeing Yarn and Fleece.
Kristin Nicholas, the goddess of color knitting, had a booth with her books and more. Kristin is now offering patterns available in .pdf format. And she has some adorable sheep postcards. Be sure to check her website.
Woollies of Shirkshire Farm was on hand. Sorry, no website. They offer Coopworth wool both natural and plant dyed. If you ever get a chance, be sure to visit their booth. They have some beautiful colors. I fell for the pumpkin - probably because of the season - but could easily have selected any of others. The indigo is still on my mind.
On the needles . . . I'm picking up steam with les Abeilles.
I'm almost done with the hem and have made enough decreases that the rows seem to be zipping right along. Yes, that's another one of Michele's bags serving as prop.
Well, it's Monday and time to get organized. I'm on the road again this coming weekend.
