the blue blog archives: gone knittin'

The blue blog vacation report - first edition. We made it and once I get over this jetlag, I'll hope to have some vacation knitting to share. What will I be knitting, you ask?

Well, I had a real hard time deciding. After toying with fandango and then with the leftovers vest (there's a blast from the past!) and reconsidering all my Phildar projects because of the smaller gauge and my wanting to rest my hand, I decided on sooty mango. Easy knitting at a relaxing gauge. Should knit up quickly without being a strain on my hand. I'm going continental on this one. When in Germany....

And the boys will not be left out during this vacation. Becky made sure there was some yarn waiting for me at my in-laws to make little Phildar vests for the twins. Thanks, Becky!

Psst - the knit-alongs are still on, but please email me if you finish something so I can update the list and check it out! From here, I won't have time to surf all my daily reads and fellow knitalongers' sites. (Sniff, sniff). So, be sure to let me know when anything interesting happens, okay?!

posted by alison at 1:26 pm | in sooty mango , vacation 2003

Comments

Are you going to be doing the big collar on Mango?

Posted by: Linda at October 17, 2003 7:07 AM

I love the pictures. Could you back peddle and tell me the exact Michelle Wyman pattern you used for that scrumptious wedding afghan?

Your blog has become an inspiration.

Back to my socks!! Happy knitting

Posted by: Donna at October 17, 2003 8:03 AM

Hooray, you're there safe and sound! How were the boys on the flight? Here's hoping Dora and Bob did the trick!

Posted by: shannon at October 17, 2003 8:12 AM

Have fun on vacation!

Posted by: Rebecca at October 17, 2003 9:00 AM

Glad you got there safe and sound--enjoy your vacation!

Posted by: Leigh at October 17, 2003 9:38 AM

Just got the Autumn Phildar yesterday and I LOVE IT!!!! - thanks for posting it on your site, I would not have sought it out otherwise!

Posted by: Lisa at October 17, 2003 12:18 PM

Linda, oh yeah - big collar all the way!

Donna, I'm not at home to check the specific pattern that I used. I'll see if I can find it on the net somewhere and let you know.

Shannon, trip details coming soon! Thanks for the ride. :0)

Lisa, if you decide to make something from the catalog, let me know, I'll add you to the knitalong list.

Posted by: alison at October 17, 2003 1:09 PM

Hope you are enjoying your vacation!! Can I be added to the Phildar knit-a-long? As soon as I receive the yarn from Becky I'll get started.

Posted by: Sara at October 17, 2003 1:50 PM

I hope you have a great vacation!

Posted by: Kathy at October 17, 2003 3:11 PM

You're welcome! And I'm really glad that the trip went well and that you've all made it there safe and sound. Enjoy your visit and thanks for keeping us posted with your news! How fun it is to have you on the same continent for a while :-)

Posted by: Becky at October 18, 2003 4:33 AM