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I have lots of knitting to share after the holidays. Unfortunately not much right now. I'm trying to whip up a few of these neckwarmers though. B asked for one for work and since it's now -20 I'm thinking I better knit faster. I also noticed when Mr. Man is on the ice, the back of his neck is exposed and I keep thinking it must get cold, so I'll be making him one soon too.
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I couldn't help myself and cast on for the Deirdre shawl pattern last week. I'm using Dream in Colour Smooshy in the Ruby River colourway and I love it. It has purple and pink all over the place. I'm not a big fan of how nylon-y this feels knit up on small lace needles, but I'm hoping a good soak will help that. This is a sock yarn after all and I've been spoiled knitting shawls in silk blends lately.
This is the yarn and I did actually wear it out to a breast cancer fundraiser "girls night" back in September. B thought I was a dork, but I got big compliments. It was a fun way to show off pretty yarn, and my neck was really warm! Plus, I just don't own much pink. This shawl will be perfect for next year.
We sure got hit by some serious snow yesterday and last night. We must have 2 feet now and some of the drifts are probably close to 6 feet. Wow! I hope to get some pretty pictures of snow and kids and volleyball (last tournament) this weekend that I can share.
Until then,
Happy Friday!
Thanks for the shout out! :) I also am thinking of making the neck warmer for my little guy. I wear scarves all of the time and he wants one, but a scarf and a little boy makes me nervous. I have visions of strangulation on play ground equipment. So, neck warmer it is! :)
ReplyDeleteyarn as a necklace is the best accessory!! I think it looks awesome.
ReplyDeleteThose neckwarmers are great for toddlers in daycare/school where they don't allow scraves! I think I'll have to add a few on my stocking stuffer list, too!
ReplyDeleteLove the yarn necklace!