Look away, knitting purists, if you don't want to despoil your eyes with super bulky knitting...
It's been way too long, but thanks to some Ravelry-induced productivity, I finally have a finished knitting project. It feels a bit like you're knitting with broom handles, but size 35US needles and dangerously chunky yarn do make for a fast knit. You could finish this scarf in a sitting or two if you really wanted to. Me, I didn't enjoy the big ass needles that much, so it took me a couple of weeks.
This is the first, and perhaps only, project I'll knit from twinkle's big city knits. I really like the look of many of the patterns, but I know the super chunky look just isn't very wearable for me. The scarf will be a cozy addition to my winter wardrobe, once I give it a little steam blocking.
The Project: diamond scarf from twinkle's big city knits - also posted *free* on LA Times
The Yarn: twinkle handknits soft chunky in pink - purchased from Needlework Unlimited - two skeins
The Needles: 35US - 19mm
Started: July 2007
Finished: August 2007
Various and Sundry Links - August 25 2007
- It's Minnesota State Fair time again. This Great Minnesota Get Together has long been a favorite of mine, but it's been losing some of the interesting things that made it especially fun for me. Last year marked the closing of the Penny Arcade, and this year's crop art exhibition just won't be the same now that Lillian Colton has passed away. At least Ye Old Mill is still there, providing a dark haven for giggling kids and smooching lovers, as it has for almost 100 years.
- You likely remember the fake Disneyland in China (which happens to be the location where they shot one of my favorite youtube clips). However, did you know that Nara, Japan is also the home of a knock off of the Happiest Place on Earth? [via neatorama]
- Future Newspapers Written by Advertisers (1912) - "It will be written by advertisers, and it will contain nothing calculated to bring a blush to the cheek of the young person except cosmetics."
- Beer in space? - "One of the chief obstacles to consuming carbonated beverages in space, however, is the wet burp"
It's lovely! I was actually just looking up the Belle Cardigan from IK -- it's the same designer.
Posted by: Laura | August 26, 2007 at 04:53
haha! i was just mentioning the fake disneyland to someone the other day! weird.
i like the big yarn and needles. it's different, you know? maybe you won't make another twinkle project again, but you picked a nice one!
Posted by: gleek | August 26, 2007 at 06:56
Thanks, Laura and gleek! It was fun to watch the chunky yarn turn into a scarf so quickly. I really like how it turned out. The giganto needles were my least favorite part. I do love a lot of the projects in the Twinkle book, but I worry that I'd knit them and never wear them. We'll see if I succumb...
That fake Disneyland in China is fascinating to me. I'd like to visit it, but I don't think I'd feel so safe on the rides!!!
Posted by: Amy | August 26, 2007 at 08:43
The scarf came out great! It looks very soft and squishy. I like that book, but chunky knits do not look good on me, even before I was preggo. :-) Though, knitting with chunky yarn is soooo much faster.
Posted by: Oiyi | August 26, 2007 at 16:14
Welcome back to blogging/knitting! You have been missed!
My brother bought just bought me twinkle's big city knits for my birthday. Maybe just maybe I will start knitting again.
Posted by: Megan | August 27, 2007 at 11:29
Amy, you are more than welcome to post a couple things at votes for women if you like. I am pulling together a survey today about the site, I would love to have you fill one out.
Posted by: megan | August 28, 2007 at 10:49
Oiyi - It is so soft and squishy. The yarn almost doesn't feel like yarn if that makes any sense. See, I think preggo could look cute in a really chunky knit. I mean once you hit the obvious, beach ball tummy stage.
Megan - You should start knitting again! It's almost fall and there are so many lovely projects out there. Have you signed up for Ravelry yet? It takes awhile to get your invite, but once you get signed up, it's pretty inspiring to see all of the projects other people are working on. I like being able to add things to my knitting queue with a simple click of a bookmark.
Posted by: Amy | August 29, 2007 at 06:55
That's a supercute scarf - nothing like a nice fun quick project to get fall underway!
Posted by: Theresa | September 04, 2007 at 20:13
There's nothing wrong with a big needle project here and there! Even I, the woman that loves my size 2's has indulged in a little size 36 needle knitting.
It's a cute scarf and it will certainly help keep you warm for that chilly Minnesota winter!
Posted by: melissa | September 06, 2007 at 12:10
Thanks! It was in the 90s just last week, so it seems strange that I'll be able to wear this scarf in just a couple of months!
Posted by: Amy | September 08, 2007 at 16:23