Coup de Coeur

If you follow me on twitter (@NoasLibellule) you will know that I fell in love this week with Winnowing. So beautiful. Even M loved it when he saw it. I bought in within 10 minutes of seeing it - I am an emotional buyer.


Except that Winnowing is not to be bought done, Winnowing is to be knitted - see guys what you are missing out by not knitting! Winnowing is part of the Wool People 2 published by Brooklyn Tweed which is in itself a beautiful book (you can peruse it on-line, Jared is a very talented photographer).


I do love the 34th & 8th blue mittens pattern as well - and I love the model relaxed casual style.

And finally a jumper pattern that may reconcile me with knitting jumpers. It was SO hard to find a jumper for M this Christmas (that he may like, otherwise would have been fine) that I think I should just get on with knitting him one. Although if someone does knit a woman version of Guston, please let me know..

Whose scarf is it going to be?

I finished Wayfarer and I loved knitting it. I did not even flinch when Jared told me to knit another 30 inches of the same two rows. I measured every inch of the scarf to make up the 76 inches recommended. And when I finally blocked it (across the whole landing), I wondered... Was it really for me? Isn't it a bit too masculine for me? No, no, no, two attempts and one solid week of knitting later, and all I could think is whether it is for me, seriously???

The colour is definitely me, I am liking more and more the yellow/brown blends (Rowan Silk Twist). But the garter stitch and lack of lacework... not sure it is for me.

Don't get me wrong it is a beautiful scarf, cozy, long, perfect for the autumn. That is in fact why I wanted to knit it. I also learnt a lot from the pattern (turbular cast on anyone? and turbular bind off!). I love the stitch over two rows and the edging (so clean). The pattern is SO clear, so well-written. Honestly it was a great project. I did not change a thing (needles size:5mm).


So I reckon this one should stay at home but should be my husband's. Anyway he keeps saying that I make scarves that are too short for him (it is totally true, I usually get bored and bind off). I can still borrow it some days... It does look good.

PS: Thanks to M for taking the pictures and be patient with the model...