Multidirectional diagonal scarf, twicked.

As I was surfing through scarf patterns in Ravelry I got inspired by the color change in the pattern "The Unicorn Pegasus Rainbow Scarf".

That Noro is really great to play with. So I thought that I could do that particular color change with the same pattern as yesterday...

Cast on, using both ends of the ball. 2 rows of each.

No problem with first inc/dec. Then noticed that 1 color strand would end up on the wrong side of the work, one would travel to the left while the other would stay on the right.

Good thing I work with a circular needle, just shoved all the stitches to the other side, did a purl row to match the design, and 1st problem solved.

Looks good doesn't it.

Next hurdle was to switch the change of colors to the middle of the row, so the yarn moved back to the right by itself, and the stripes matched. Really I am glad my brain was on, it all worked.
Back of the work, and color changes in middle.

Front of the work, can't even tell there is an extra row.

The back again

And the front, I love how the colors are mixing up, this is too fun...

Ok, my mind is racing as well as my fingers as I am imagining the next project with this yarn, something kimono? Blanket of bands? Bags... What if I use mohair? Fluffy striped diagonals.....A wrap!!!

Scarf finished

The scarf is finished!!!, not too bad on time, about 6 hours total, the pattern in the wool colorway keeps you going. I do have to say that I was originally reluctant to try any kind of Noro, but, big but, I have to admit that the lengh of the color repeat is great.

So there it is, folded in third as my overwhelming messy desk is still cluttered with the remnants of my trip (plus what I did not clean before I left).

Anyway, a great "no brainer" knit to get back into the swing of things.

Think am going to cast on another one...

Grey days and colorful ways

Woke up at a normal hour today, finally beat the jet lag.

It is grey today, a calm winter day and I didn't feel like going outside, instead I casted on a simple scarf with the Noro silk garden.

Simple pattern found in Ravelry, am half way through already, practically knits itself...

The colorway "Composition" is fun to use for such a pattern, seems less repetitive, maybe finish by tonight...

Productive Jet Lag

I am getting settled in at home, though the jet lag is worse on the third day.

Up at 4:30 am, played with the toy for a few hours, went to the library to retrieve whatever they had not returned in my absence, the 2 Lucy Neatby techniques DVDs where still there, and I can watch them on the he new toy!!!

Decided to make some mindless corkscrew scarves....

That was fun enough and managed to keep me awake through the afternoon, which my body thinks is still the middle of the night.

On the other hand look what I found on my desk, a very thoughtful Christmas present left by one of my favorite elves.

Now, what to make with that!!!

This is so much fun

I have been home for 7 hours and done nothing but play with the new toy.

Just to keep playing here is a happy picture of me last week.

The bag did fit well with the decor, don't you think?

I am now going to finally go to sleep, full of the memories just past, and the anticipation of the fun to come...

Got it!!!

I got it!!! so just a quick post to say that I love my new toy, and that it will take a few days to get used to it.

Sabatical

My sabatical is almost over, I am travelling and cannot post pics, will bring up to date when I get back.
Next order of business to get my own laptop so I can work and play anywhere!!!