Sunday, December 2, 2018

I Blame Kathy!

If you read Kathy's blog (and if you don't, you really should) you know that she has knit up two Dewberry cowls. Hers are so lovely, that I just had to cast on one for myself:
Not only is it a beautiful pattern (which she says is also easy), but it lends itself well to Malabrigo Rios, one of my favorite yarns.

 This is kind of a problem, because I'm supposed to be starting my Epic Knit, which is an amazing fair isle cardigan from Marie Wallin:
Is that not stunning? 

 It's knit from the bottom up, so you start by casting on more than 350 stitches. Casting on that many stitches is so boring! I can't watch TV or listen to a podcast. It's all about counting. So I keep finding ways to avoid the start. I know, I need to develop some self-discipline.

 It is going to take me forever. Marie Wallin is a British designer who runs an annual club of one pattern. I'll be shocked if I finish this in a year.

 And since Hanukkah starts tonight, I want to gift you this hilarious and brilliant Hanukkah song:

Chag Sameach (Happy Holiday!)
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13 comments:

  1. kathy bDecember 2, 2018 at 10:30 AM

    Happy Chanukah !!!!!!
    I'm glad you cast on a Dewberry. Your color choice is lovely. I can't wait to knit another.

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  2. Delighted HandsDecember 2, 2018 at 12:46 PM

    Just get that cast on done and enjoy what is ahead; that is an excellent pattern! How can we not be tempted by that Dewberry! lol

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  3. karenDecember 2, 2018 at 2:42 PM

    Happy Hanukkah! Can you believe it's here? seems like yesterday I was wishing for fall and sweating to summer weather. I love your dewberry!! Kathy does knit fun things and yes I do read her.

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  4. AraigneeDecember 2, 2018 at 2:49 PM

    Happy Hanukkah!
    That sweater is to die for. Now it's all I can think of but it would take me the rest of my life and half of someone else's to get it done.

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  5. AsKatKnitsDecember 3, 2018 at 5:48 AM

    Happy Hanukkah!! That sweater... swoon!!! You are a knitting rock star! I bow to you!!

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  6. VeraDecember 3, 2018 at 6:28 AM

    Your dewberry color is amazing! And that cardigan - I can't even imagine - lol. It will be a masterpiece.

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  7. Tired TeacherDecember 3, 2018 at 9:01 AM

    Loved the video - Happy Hanukkah to you and your loved ones!

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  8. Jeannie Gray KnitsDecember 3, 2018 at 10:35 AM

    LOVE the video! Happy Hanukkah!

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  9. elnsDecember 3, 2018 at 3:07 PM

    Happy Hanukkah!

    That Malabrigo yarn is absolutely gorgeous. It's already knitting up beautifully.

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  10. Judy S.December 4, 2018 at 5:58 PM

    Happy Chanukah! I love Rios, too, and am going to cave and get that pattern.....thanks to you and Kathy! LOL

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  11. Needles and WoolDecember 4, 2018 at 8:37 PM

    Love the cowl so far! That fair isle sweater does look like a big project, but will look so amazing when you finish it! I look forward to seeing you knit it. Have a good week!

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  12. JaneDecember 5, 2018 at 5:23 PM

    That is going to be a lovely cowl. Happy Hanukkah.

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  13. MeredithDecember 8, 2018 at 1:51 PM

    Happy Hanukkah very late. I love Rios and your cowl is going to be wonderful. Have a lovely weekend.

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