I got my Christmas present a couple days ago - yarn to knit for menfolk (yarn without much pink) - the boys at work are getting scarves this year. And I owe one to Mr. Sedaris, can't forget that. Ravelry member Nangellini beautifully packaged, card and little felt balls and tissue and all, the Noro Silk Garden for the man scarves I'm now knitting. Obsessively.
Ravelry members are the most fun to order from - Ravelry member Marjut included Finnish chocolate for me (I now have a pining for the Geisha bar) with the Colinette mohair I will be tackling after holidays.
I will definitely be visiting Nangellini when I hit Philadelphia next. Meredith loves this mandala that is displayed on Nancy's site (check under the "fine arts" tab). I am tempted to neglect these scarves to start knitting something lacy in the round, but I must stay focused... must stay focused...
Have recently been participating in an online discussion at the site KnitIdeas.com about left-handed vs. right-handed yarn holding (ostensibly English vs. Continental style, but there are so many variations on at least the Continental side of things). It's an interesting discussion to participate it, and if you have any firm convictions one way or another please chime in!
I find my method of knitting (Russian-style, yarn in left hand but a different motion to pick up the yarn from Continental) so darn quick when it comes to rows with knitting and purling. I can whip out a 1x1 rib so quickly, it'll blind you. If I do say so myself. Although this video is entitled "Russian Knitting in the Rounds," it actually demonstrates ribbing and shows how easily you go from knit to purl to knit to purl in the same row. Watch this (not me) and imagine this happening a lot faster (me) and be amazed (not that I'm arrogant or anything).
Morning is breaking (sorry, have to do this, hit ME), and dogs need a-walking. Here is a lovely blog about walks in Ireland (and knitting, of course) - makes me want to document my own local wilderness more closely inspired by Nikki's amazing pictures.
Happy clicking or hooking or spinning or weaving. As my sweet Meredith would sign off: Peace.
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