the blue blog archives: this yarn makes me happy

A big thank you to my friend Lisa who insisted that I knit some more of my crinkle cardi. I love knitting this project. It just makes me so happy. It's the pretty color and the pretty eyelets and there's also the fact that I'm not substituting yarn or adjusting the numbers for once. Even with the 8 row pattern repeat and the 12th row increases and forgetting how it all fits together after not having worked on it for so long, I am thoroughly enjoying every stitch.

It's still pouring down rain here, but I'm positively delighted to stay inside today and work on sleeve number two. Good times.

posted by alison at 9:47 am | in crinkle

Comments

I love it too -- you're definitely doing the pattern and yarn justice, for sure. Can't wait to see it all finished.

Posted by: Mary at May 13, 2006 10:12 AM

Very pretty!
Sorry about the rain - it is threatening here, too.

Posted by: trek at May 13, 2006 10:12 AM

Exactly the reasons I am gonna make this. Knit on, babe.

Posted by: claudia at May 13, 2006 10:21 AM

What yarn is this? It does look delightful.

Posted by: Liz at May 13, 2006 10:30 AM

This is going to be an absolutely gorgeous cardi. How refreshing to read "...I'm positively delighted to stay inside today and work on sleeve number two" instead of things like "I'm stuck on sleeve island." Your positivity is inspiring.

Posted by: Sarah at May 13, 2006 10:49 AM

Oh my! I love that pattern.

Posted by: colleen at May 13, 2006 10:51 AM

It is such a happy pretty color.

Amanda :)

Posted by: Amanda at May 13, 2006 10:58 AM

I love it when projects are going so well like that, when everything just works out and falls into place. It looks brilliant!

Posted by: mote at May 13, 2006 11:01 AM

Love the design (how you just whipped this, I'll never know).

Leslie
Rainy Here for 3 Days Too (Just outside of Chgo)

Posted by: Leslie at May 13, 2006 11:47 AM

It is really a cute pattern, enjoy it! In Monterrey, Mexico, we had a little rain for some days after over 40Â°C temperature (i'm not sure how much that is in F, but it is a LOT) and now we are back with the warmth. I'd take some more rain, really.

Posted by: myrth at May 13, 2006 1:16 PM

Lovely, lovely pattern and darling color. Have a great time wearing it when it's done--which should be soon!

Posted by: gail at May 13, 2006 1:56 PM

Wow, it is *so* pretty. I'm inspired to get working on a cardi that's been in the stash a long long time. :)

Posted by: Daphne at May 13, 2006 2:14 PM

Alison, i wish i could send up the sun and clear skies to you from NYC.. it is just scrumptious.. enjoy the sweater it is so cute.. :-) Karola

Posted by: Karola at May 13, 2006 2:50 PM

What yarn is that? It's pretty. By the way, I sent off a little something to you on Friday.

Posted by: erin at May 13, 2006 5:29 PM

Pretty color!

Posted by: Alison at May 13, 2006 6:46 PM

it's just beautiful! The color is just gorgeous and I adore that pattern! Can't wait to see it finished and you wearing it!

Posted by: Sandee at May 13, 2006 7:31 PM

Perfect thing to be knitting on a rainy day. Ahhh...

Posted by: Chris at May 13, 2006 9:49 PM

That texture is really appealing. I don't even know if it's my style, but it looks fun to knit for its own sake.

Posted by: laughingrat at May 13, 2006 11:16 PM

It does look like a happy piece of knitting! Youve inspired me to knit it!!!hmmm:))

Posted by: Mel at May 14, 2006 1:53 AM

I understand why it makes you happy. It's...wow !

Posted by: Christelle at May 14, 2006 3:36 AM

Hello!
Really nice pattern!
Where can I learn how to knit it?

Regards from Sweden

Posted by: Katrin at May 14, 2006 9:52 AM

This project is Crinkle from the latest Rowan mag (#39) and the yarn is cotton glace in the same color as in the pattern. (By the way, I always put pattern and yarn info in the archive page for that project. The archive link is down by the timestamp at the bottom of the post.)

Oh and I'm not actually that far along. I started with the sleeves (don't ask why - I have no idea). So I've still got the back, the fronts, and the second sleeve to knit!

Posted by: alison at May 14, 2006 10:28 AM

I love the cardigan, I have been thinking about that same pattern. It looks even better than in the magazine! Glad to hear you are enjoying it. And there's more rain until Thursday :(

Posted by: hege at May 14, 2006 10:58 AM

Looks great so far! Can't wait to see the finished product! =)

Posted by: Brandie at May 14, 2006 9:18 PM