For Christmas my Dad bought me a book called Knits Men Want, which I took as a big hint that he wanted me to knit him something special. He claims he was thinking of my husband, but I'm not so sure. Of course, I will need to be knitting for a few more years before I have the skills to make him his prize jumper, but in the meantime I've started the scarf pattern in the book.
It seems to be taking me forever--I started in Arizona not long after Christmas, and I'm still plugging away on it back home in Scotland. Of course, I have had to rip out a few rows here and there, because I am easily confused/distracted and there are 5 different cables. Here is what it looks like:
Also over the holiday I bought myself a present, can you guess what it is? Another knitting book of course! I saw it in Barnes and Noble and had to have it, but found it on Amazon.com (on my sisters ipad, yippee) for a whole lot less (by about $10). I guess I can see why B&N isn't doing very well financially. I even asked the guy at the help desk if they would match the price, no deal.
Anyway, it is called Knitting Block by Block and I can't wait to get stuck in. I'm trying to have the discipline to finish the scarf before I start on something else, but now I'm dying to make myself a blanket. Also, the author gives instructions on how to make various things out of the blocks like bags, gloves, and tops. Did I mention I can't wait?
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I'm so glad you joined us!! Welcome! The scarf is phenomenal!! I've yet to try cables....it's on my list...the long, long list!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking up to Fibers on friday and I hope to see you back again and again!
Your cables look wonderful, great scarf!
ReplyDeleteLovely
ReplyDeleteThe scarf is great!
ReplyDeleteThere seems to be a lack of men's patterns out there so I think a book of patterns for men is a great idea.
The scarf is looking great! I might need to check out that book. There is a lack of men's knits out there.
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking in to Fiber Arts Friday!
The cabling is going really well. I do love a good cable session!
ReplyDeleteI love cables! I'm now knitting Jared Flood's Urban Aran Cardigan which is full of cables. Good job on yours!
ReplyDeleteYour cables are beautiful! I'll certainly have to check out that Knitting Block by Block. I'm always up for a challenge.
ReplyDeleteThe scarf and its cables look great. I like the idea of a book full of manly knits, they can be tricky to pick for!
ReplyDeleteWow!
ReplyDeletesince I can't knit the fact that you are doing a five cabled Item is mind blowing to me!!
Thanks for all the great compliments, I'm loving sharing with everyone.
ReplyDeleteYour scarf is absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour scarf is wonderful. I want to learn how to do cables. They make a beautiful pattern. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the scarf, and it looks like it's fun to knit!
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