BRRRR it's cold outside

Wow we have been in the deep freeze here in MN/ND this past week or so.

-24 a few days and that is not even considering the fierce winds. Anyway I finished a toasty warm cowl made from Merino and I just love it. I modified the pattern from the Stitch and Bitch cowl. I don't seem to be able to keep up here lately. I am blaming my time on Ravelry and then of coarse knitting time cuts into blogging also. I will try to be better. Oh yeah and now that I am working outside the house, that might be the biggest issue ; )



So without further ado:

Red Scarf Project

I work at Boucle Yarn Studio in Fargo ND and we are encouraging people to participate in the American Red Heart Association, scarf project. I created a scarf using a strand of my own handspun and a strand of a cheap red sock yarn.

It is my own simple pattern and I am calling it "Fit by Forty" scarf.

I think it turned out great, especially since I am definately not a designer.

Here is a bit more info and a link for anyone who might be interested. There is still time! It only took me 2 days to make this scarf. The scarves will be on tour throughout ND. http://www.gorednd.com/

Fargo Go Red For Women02/09/2008 8:30am -- 12:00pm Fee: Free event. Ticket required. Location: Fargo Holiday Inn 13th Avenue S Fargo, ND 58103
Many women are unaware that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women - it kills nearly half a million women each year at the rate of about one per minute. But, you can make positive changes in your life that could help reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.
Join us on Saturday, February 9th at the Fargo Holiday Inn to learn more. Our emcees are Kerstin Kealy and David Martin. Chris Linnares is the keynote speaker, and Jenna Johnson will lead Get Up. Tickets will be available at Macy's after January 14th.
8:30 am
Registration
8:30 - 10:00
Exhibits in the Harvest Hall
10:00 - 12:00
Program in the Great Hall

Also a few lovely pictures of a frosty morning here in Moorhead. Love it when the tree's are all white and frosty.

Bold and Bulky mini cardi

Oh this was such a fun knit! Really fast and my first life size, top down sweater. The bulky yarn is a little hard on the hands, but not a huge deal. I used Blue Sky Bulky Alpaca for this project, the pattern is from the book Fitted Knits by (Stefanie Japel). It took me about 2 weeks, but if I wouldn't have had a few mis-starts and the re-do of the button band, I am thinking I could have actually gotten it done in 2 or 3 days.

Yes there was errata on the very first row, for the medium size. Seems to be a normal thing for me.

Also I had been reading about others on Ravelry, who have made this pattern. The majority thought the pattern called for way to many stitches to be picked up on the neck band. I must agree, after I was completely done, I ended up ripping the whole band off and doing it again. I left off a total of 12 stitches. I like the end results so much better. I can't wait to wear this sweater. The buttons are made of coconut.

Currently on Display in Boucle Yarn Studio's (Fargo ND) store window.