Y2Knit

I fell in love with this thick and thin wool from Neighborhood Fiber Company, hand dyed by Karida. All of her yarns are named after DC neighborhoods--don't remember this one, but it matches my hair.

I wanted to do something in scribble lace, so I took some black kid mohair and worked a few rows, then knit a row with the Victorian Bulky. I left the tails at the beginning and end of the row to add texture to this scarf/collar. One end has a loop and the other a ruffle of the mohair, twisted into a flower, which goes through the loop. This will dress up a t-shirt. Perfect for travel (like Italy), evening or funky casual wear.




Since I had yarn leftover, I felt that the look would be complete with a pair of fingerless mitts. I made a ruffle at the cuff with the mohair. Total knitting time: 75 minutes! Knit today, wear tonight! (except that it's 90 degrees out, but these will be great for cooler weather).

Like everyone, I don't get to knit all the time. This morning I worked in the garden. I had to cut a rose bush all the way back as it's diseased. That's why my arm in this picture has a red rash look. It's rose prickle. The underside has poison ivy. My arm may not be lovely, but the garden is!