Alternate between the solitary and the social.
Whether alone or with others, keep serenity.
Den Ming~Dao
The last week has been about tying up loose ends and looking forward to new ones for me. Off the needles is my last scarf for a little spell, even though she was a delight to knit!
Pattern: Brambler
Yarn: Opulence ~ Twilight
Needles: US 6
This was another thoroughly enjoyable knit. Using a little heavier yarn than was called for, I reduced the total stitches a bit and made it longer than any of the other "Little Nothing" scarves I have worked on. It will be a nice way to dress up a pair of jeans on a cool summer evening.
Of all the little scarves that I have knit though, so far my favorite has been the Fiddlehead scarf. I started a sample in a softer shade of orange sherbet the first time around, so I will finish that up sometime this summer as well.....but that won't count as a new scarf, right?. Fiddlehead was pure joy to knit and one I highly recomend!
I also finished my Roguish Rooster and I have to admit, I think I am hooked! (no pun intended)
Playing with colors in rug hooking is fascinating. Watching a plaid wool create texture in an otherwise plain, flat piece of linen and then adding swirls here and there making the background come alive is so addicting.
My class is over for now, but I will sign up for the fall advanced class which includes learning to play with color......
Hmmmm....I played around with some wool that I purchased that just did not seem to have the depth of color that I wanted and look what I came up with.
I am seeing some new things to play with in my future over the next month. It's always fun to discover new mediums in which to practice the things that we love to do, isn't it?
I am stepping out of Blogland and Ravelry for the month of July to take some time to enjoy my family, garden, dogs and craft over the hazy, lazy, crazy days of summer. I will be with you all in spirit and hopefully have some new things to share again in August.
I hope you all have an enjoyable and fruitful July!!
~Peace~
I'm catching up on my blog reading and I'm amazed at how much you've gotten done lately! Your projects are all lovely. I'm working on Fiddlehead now (love it!) and I'm thinking there will be a Brambler in my future. :)
Posted by: Beth | Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 09:17 AM
Your Brambler looks lighter and airier than most I've seen. It's gorgeous! :-)
Posted by: Beth S. | Wednesday, July 09, 2008 at 12:11 PM
Your Brambler is gorgeous!
Posted by: Kristi aka fiberfool | Tuesday, July 08, 2008 at 09:51 AM
Have a lovely time w/ your family!
Posted by: Rachel | Friday, July 04, 2008 at 11:17 AM
Oh, the rooster is absolutely gorgeous. I love roosters...
Posted by: Ann | Friday, July 04, 2008 at 10:02 AM
Wonderful projects! Have a great 4th!!
Posted by: tiennie | Thursday, July 03, 2008 at 02:10 PM
i'll miss you! have fun in july and replenish well . . . LOVE your brambler and the newly-dyed coral yarn!
Posted by: anne | Thursday, July 03, 2008 at 11:54 AM
Beautiful scarf, and the rooster is very handsome, too. Hope you enjoy your month of bloglessness/ravelrylessness; that does indeed sound tempting. Sometimes I think I spend more time writing and reading about fiber than I do creating things with it. I'll miss you, though, and will look forward to your return. In the meantime I am enjoying working with your yarn. I love it!
Posted by: Valerie | Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 09:14 PM
Enjoy the respit and see you in AUgust!
Posted by: Jill | Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 08:03 PM
Have a wonderful July! I will be looking for you in August.
Posted by: Suzanne | Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 07:45 PM
Oh, I will miss your posts! However, I agree with your sabbatical! Enjoy it! I love that pinkish-melonish yarn. Gorgeous! I like the Brambler a little longer and heavier. Nice!
Posted by: Debbie | Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 03:54 PM
Have a great hiatus.
Posted by: Lorraine | Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 09:15 AM
This scarf is my favorite. I really like it with the heavier yarn. See you in August.
Posted by: Wool Winder | Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 08:17 AM
Good move, but I am so going to miss you! Your loose ends tied up nicely!
Posted by: margene | Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 08:02 AM
Have a wonderful July ! A lovely, relaxing summer.
Posted by: Emma | Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 07:12 AM
I love that skein you played around with the colors. so cool.
and your Bramble is fabulous - great photo too for the 4th :-)
Have a restorative month.
you will be missed, yet your choice is a good reminder to all of us, that family comes first.
Posted by: Teyani | Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 01:49 AM
Have a super time stepping out and smelling the roses while enjoying time with your family!
Posted by: Manise | Tuesday, July 01, 2008 at 10:59 PM
Have a wonderful month , will miss your updates but do understand the need for a break...
Posted by: gina | Tuesday, July 01, 2008 at 09:05 PM
I hope your break is meaningful and fulfilling. xoxo
Posted by: Kathy | Tuesday, July 01, 2008 at 08:26 PM