Thursday, December 18, 2014

Not So Hard

I think I bought the pattern and yarn for the Clinton Cowl a few years ago. It's a Borroco pattern and the yarn is Berroco Vintage. When I bought it, I was worried it was too hard for me, which is probably why it sat around for so long, just languishing in my stash.

Something -- I don't know what -- inspired me to dig it out (which wasn't all that easy as I have my stash stowed away all over the house). I started knitting and -- it's not so hard after all!
It's a simple Fair Isle pattern, with stripes that spiral. There are 8 colors in all, so it shouldn't be a boring knit.

I've started the third season of the Killing, so I can see this cowl just flying off the needles.

And the week is flying by -- just two more days until winter break! I can't wait to do nothing but read and knit! And make cookies, of course.
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  1. AnonymousDecember 18, 2014 at 12:12 PM

    Even in the picture that yarn looks soft! Love the stranded portion --- very pretty!

    As for cross stitching on paper ---- it's not so bad to frog out portions. The paper is pretty sturdy. I've surely made my share of mistakes. LOL

    Have fun on your break! Reading, knitting and cookies --- sounds pretty good to me.

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  2. Lisa-24-7December 18, 2014 at 12:54 PM

    I have been eyeing that pattern for so long.. I've been doing similar fair isle on some mitts recently and I agree it's not as hard as it sounds.

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  3. elnsDecember 18, 2014 at 3:19 PM

    Such a pretty pattern. I'm glad you've picked this up. I'm glad to know someone else has their stash all over the house too :)

    I'm excited for your knitting and cookie baking break. I don't have the amount of time off I'd like, but I get a good stretch filled with a lot of good things, so I am not complaining, necessarily! Just it will be more social than the knitting would like, ha!

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  4. MeredithDecember 19, 2014 at 7:32 AM

    It is looking pretty fantastic from here. Have a wonderful break, you deserve it after working so hard.
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  5. DesireeDecember 19, 2014 at 7:48 AM

    I love LOVE love it! I cannot wait to see the finished product!

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  6. Deborah--December 19, 2014 at 11:11 AM

    I think it looks fabulous! Absolutely love the little bits of the brighter blue peeking out. Cannot wait to see it complete!

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  7. kathy bDecember 19, 2014 at 12:23 PM

    Beautiful start! What kind of cookies? i never met a cookie I didn't like

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  8. Judy S.December 19, 2014 at 4:16 PM

    Nice! I love Berroco vintage! Looks like you're doing a great job. Happy Holidays, and enjoy that break!!!

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