the blue blog archives: new york knitalong

While we were shopping last weekend, Jenn suggested we pick up some handpainted yarn and try out Interweave Knits pooling colors scarf. We all know that I don't like variegated yarns, but I do love stripes. So if you got a way to turn beautiful handpainted yarn into stripes, I'm there! I picked a skein of Schaefer Anne that has subtle red shades, just in case I can't get the pooling colors to work, it'll still be something I could handle. Jenn has her yarn and Jackie has some Schaefer Anne on the way and will be joining us shortly. Anyone else in??

And just because I missed them so much while I was gone, I ambushed the boys with the camera when I got back.

posted by alison at 9:22 am | in accessorize me

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oh they got so BIG while you were away...sniffle.
I've got the Anne, too. Ditto on the IK girl thang.....

Posted by: greta at July 31, 2004 9:39 AM

I just bought some Anne yesterday. I haven't taken photos yet but was wondering what to do with it. I was thinking socks but am not sure yet (need an inpiring pattern of any kind).

Posted by: Lisa C. at July 31, 2004 10:13 AM

I'll join the pooling scarf knit-along!

Posted by: Peggy at July 31, 2004 10:25 AM

I definitely want to try the pooling colors scarf. I've got to find some yarn, perhaps in my stash, or if not I'm sure I can find some at the LYS!

Posted by: Linda at July 31, 2004 12:37 PM

what are those bracelets on their writsts? are they out of the "big house" on a work-release program?

Posted by: lisa b at July 31, 2004 5:55 PM

Yes, they really do deserve new handknitted sweaters. Every child deserves garnment that is made with love and especially for them! What are you thinking of making for them?

Posted by: Helene at July 31, 2004 6:04 PM

Yay, more people in the pool!

Good eye, Lisa. I was wondering if anyone would notice those. They're little motion recorders that they wore on their wrists and ankles for two days for a twin study. Here's a close-up of them wearing them last year.

Posted by: alison at July 31, 2004 7:43 PM

I'm definitely in for the Pool scarf. I bought some Anne last winter and it's been a lovely yarn in search of a project.

Posted by: Theresa at August 1, 2004 3:35 AM

I'm in on the scarf! My Anne is wound and waiting. BTW, don' t you mean _two_ sweaters?

Posted by: Karen at August 1, 2004 5:40 AM

wow alison, they have grown and changed so much!!! they're like real little men now!

Posted by: carolyn at August 1, 2004 11:29 AM

Your little boys are so beautiful!
That hair...those eyes!

Donna

Posted by: Donna Boucher at August 1, 2004 4:16 PM

I just stumbled across this blog and when looking at your picture in the 7/29 entry I thought, "Hey, that looks just like the work I saw a woman knitting at the tot lot last week!" And then scrolled back up and saw the picture of your boys. A-ha! It *was* you! I was knitting something there, too (while keeping an eye out on my own blond toddler boy), and didn't approach you because you looked like you had your hands full both literally and figuratively.

Posted by: Rebecca at August 1, 2004 10:24 PM

I'm in for the pool knitalong! I think I'm an accessories only knitter for a while with the new baby. Alison, you give me hope for the future, since you're knitting with twins and I only have the one!

Posted by: Brynne at August 1, 2004 11:55 PM

Your boys are getting so big. I cannot believe how quickly the time is passing!

Posted by: Becky at August 2, 2004 3:49 AM

I would like to jump in to the pool too! Anne and I have our water wings and we are ready to dive in.

Posted by: Pamela at August 2, 2004 11:40 AM

is there enough room for one more in the pool? alison, i'd love to join this knit along too! sounds like fun. any suggestions on online sources for the yarn, I haven't had good luck.

Posted by: rae at August 3, 2004 7:54 PM

i forgot to mention what BEAUTIFUL eyes both your boys have! wow!

Posted by: rae at August 3, 2004 7:55 PM