April 05, 2007Be Careful What You Ask For
22. I covet Rowan 17. All I really meant to do was tell you a little about what I like, just in case someone out there liked the same stuff. Naturally, knitters being knitters, Margene immediately jumped in, asked for my address and gifted me her mint copy of Rowan 17. Just like that. Pretty sweet huh? Over the years, several other kind souls who have spotted that issue on e-bay or find a copy hanging around the house that they have no use for, have written to let me know. (You are a truly wonderful group of people, to even remember that I like that issue, let alone to attempt to procure it for me. ) But until today, there was not a contender for my first born child. It was going to Margene, hands down.  These colors look pretty promising With one fell swoop, MJ wrecked what was left of my yarn budget. Except for a little Portland excursion that I have coming up, I had purchased my yarn for the year at Black Sheep Knittery's 50% off sale. However, this kit is really a score. It was just too good to pass up. I think that by the rules, Margene still gets my first born, but it's kind of a tough call. We may have to call Solomon in to split the baby. Posted by Julia at April 5, 2007 10:39 PMIn china clouds | main
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You lucky DAWG. Can't wait to see this on the needles, and on you. I've seen one knitted up and it's the high point of Kaffe-i-tude if you ask me. Some of his earlier designs are OTT but this is subtle and wearable without compromising on Artistic Merit. An heirloom knit if ever there was one. Wish I could do it justice in cotton or silk or...... God speed. xoxo Kay Posted by: Kay Gardiner at April 11, 2007 07:03 PMWhoa is that gonna be gorgeous- that yarn is to die for! Posted by: Nonnahs at April 10, 2007 05:01 PMSuch beautiful colors! Knit bloggers and knitters are pretty wonderful people. Sometimes things really are too good to pass up. Looking forward to seeing your progress on the jacket! It is a lovely pattern! Posted by: Brenda at April 7, 2007 09:57 AMIt's funny, but patterns that I liked years ago, I still like. Not some of the trendier ones, mind you, but I'll look through a pattern book and am still attracted to the same sweaters. Can't wait to see progress on China Clouds. That Kaffe Fassett is the master of color. Posted by: Leslie at April 6, 2007 12:38 PMMargene will make a great mother for your first born! Can't wait to see you whip that one up!!!! Posted by: christine at April 6, 2007 09:31 AMohhh...Beautiful! Can't wait to see the sweater progress, though I'd be tempted to just leave those gorgeous colors out in a basket on the coffee table. Posted by: eunny at April 6, 2007 08:36 AMWow, that's impressive. I think you are going to have to update your 100 things list now. Can you tell us about the yarn? What is it? Is it soft? What's the gauge? Posted by: Marnie at April 6, 2007 08:25 AMsingsong voice: Fabulous! Posted by: Jennie at April 6, 2007 08:21 AMMargene, my benefactress, I wish I were trying to tell you I was pregnant, but we're not trying yet. Hopefully later this year we'll give it a go? My buddy Jen from the comment below is preggers, though, and I just found out this morning. Yay! May the baby knittting continue! Posted by: Julia at April 6, 2007 08:17 AMHeeheeheeheehee! It was meant for you, Julia. I can always look at the baby pictures on Margene's blog. Posted by: MJ at April 6, 2007 07:56 AMThose are STUNNING. What yarn is it? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Hi Amy, Jeez Julia - that's BREATHTAKING! Especially since I'm all about color. Did you start yet? Posted by: Cara at April 6, 2007 06:50 AMoh. China. clouds. yum. (sigh.) Posted by: Jen. at April 6, 2007 06:15 AMBlogging is a beutiful thing, its so sweet that people send links for the items we covet the most and a big hurrah for Margene sending you the copy. And that yarn is incredible. Posted by: Amy Boogie at April 6, 2007 06:09 AMOh my word. I'm speechless. The yarn is beautiful. Posted by: Jennifer at April 6, 2007 05:52 AMThose colors are so, so beautiful. What an amazing sweater that's going to grow up to be! Wow! Posted by: Elspeth at April 6, 2007 05:45 AMUmmm, are you trying to tell us something? Posted by: margene at April 6, 2007 05:11 AMwow! congratulations! it must felt like hitting a jackpot. i love that design, and had thought of you everytime i saw some back issues of rowan. now i can't wait to see your progress. Posted by: blossom at April 6, 2007 04:50 AMThose colors are gorgeous! They look so pretty just sitting in the basket--can't wait to see them knitted up. Posted by: Val at April 6, 2007 04:26 AMWOW! A cornucopia of color - who could resist? Posted by: reluctantmango at April 6, 2007 03:33 AM |
