Midwest Moonlight and more mitered squares

Posted by on Wednesday, February 21st, 2007

I didn’t spend all of my time tending the pets while Scott was away.  I also shoveled a lot of ice.  And read.  And watched a strange variety of films.  And I apparently spent a fair amount of time at work, though I’m a bit fuzzy on that bit.  And when I was neither shoveling ice nor monkeying with code nor tending very needy pets nor reading books that required I hold them open, I knit.  My Midwest Moonlight is finished.

I used Knitpicks Gloss in "dusk" for this scarf.  Pre-swatching, I was planning to make this lovely item out of some Mountain Colors Mountain Goat I had on hand.  When it came down to it I just couldn’t subject a handpaint to the lace, and I couldn’t subject the lace pattern to the handpaint.  I pulled out some Gloss to save myself from buying more yarn.  I could not be more pleased–particularly when considering that the project cost me $8.  The scarf is very soft, warm but not stifling, and wonderful in its lightness.  I was assuming I’d give this baby away to the first person who complimented it, but having worn it a couple of times and noticed the color’s complimentary effect on my eyes, I may end up keeping it.  It’s lovely, and I’m looking forward to using the other Gloss in the stash for socks.

When the scarf wasn’t the right project, the blanket was.  It’s far too big for the coffee table now. 

I’ve given a fair amount of thought to how I’ll edge this monster when the time comes.  I was also thinking some drastic blocking thoughts.

Now, though, I’ve fallen in love with its undulations.  It’s a like a low mountain range; like the Appalachians; or like the Chesapeake in moderate winds.  I’ve also branched out a bit with the yarns, tossing in some of the lighter odds and ends leftover from non-sock projects.  Speedwell has developed an unhealthy attachment to the blanket, which makes me think it’s either destined for the guest room or for a friend’s home.  Both concepts make me sad.  I’m loving the weight of this particular blankie though, and appreciate it’s presence in my lap now that we have finally found winter. 

Filed in knitting | 15 responses so far

15 Responses to “Midwest Moonlight and more mitered squares”

  1. rhoon 21 Feb 2007 at 9:26 pm 1

    That scarf pattern is on my list of things to do – thinking of using one of the Spirit Trail Yarns I got for it. Jane made one and I fell in LOVE with it…

  2. rachelon 22 Feb 2007 at 10:41 am 2

    That is a mighty cool pattern–I wonder why I’ve never thought of making it before. It’s reversible, too, isn’t it?

    The blankie is becoming all grown up. It’s purrty.

  3. Annieon 22 Feb 2007 at 11:42 am 3

    I love that scarf pattern!

    Also LOVING the blanket.

  4. Janeon 22 Feb 2007 at 12:32 pm 4

    Who needs handpaints when your scarf is that gorgeous? I love that color.

  5. nannyon 22 Feb 2007 at 1:19 pm 5

    The blanket is coming along really well – it looks so cool! Like you said – it reminds me of the mountains or the ocean on a really choppy day – it’s almost a shame to block it….

    linda

  6. Junoon 22 Feb 2007 at 7:10 pm 6

    When you said you were thinking hard blocking thoughts, my heart cried out NO! It’s like the sea – all wave peaks.

  7. Junoon 22 Feb 2007 at 7:11 pm 7

    Oh right, you said that. Sorry. Premature ejaculation. Or something.

  8. Kateon 22 Feb 2007 at 11:14 pm 8

    I love the blanket I have been thinking about making one about I might make mine in a garter stitch so I do not have to edge it. I love the scarf also the color is beautiful.

  9. babette nardielloon 23 Feb 2007 at 5:59 am 9

    Wow, love that blanket!
    Midwest Moonlight is beautiful…I’ve got one on the needles now that has been sittin’ in the basket for the last 3 months…. I’ll have to pick it back up. I am using *Mountain Goat* in a soft pink varigated…looks good.

  10. Sue Wooon 25 Feb 2007 at 7:28 am 10

    Wow. I love the scarf!

    And it’s so great when you know the project hasn’t been blocked, but it reminds you of beautiful things in its own state. Excellent work, sista.

  11. Jinannon 25 Feb 2007 at 10:56 am 11

    The Midwest Moonlight scarf is absolutely gorgeous! I tried to get my mom to pick that pattern for the scarf I made her, but she went with a different one.

  12. Jenon 25 Feb 2007 at 11:59 pm 12

    The scarf is lovely, and the blanket…it’s like a lot of beautiful fallen leaves. Thanks for sharing!

  13. Robinon 16 Mar 2007 at 8:55 am 13

    Love the scarf and the blanket…..it has so much motion.

  14. Andreaon 21 Mar 2007 at 11:41 pm 14

    Wow… that’s neat how yours is textured like that! I guess because it’s stockinette instead of garter?

  15. Jenniferon 22 Mar 2007 at 11:05 am 15

    I love your blacket. Once you started finding words to describe the flow of the blocks with each other, it was like you read my mind but went a step further. I was saying “water” “Ocean”. You? “or like the Chesapeake in moderate winds” LOL! genius. I only live a row or two houses away from the Chesapeake. Actually drive under the Bride/Tunnel every day to go home. 🙂

    Thank you for inspiration.

Trackback URI | Comments RSS

Leave a Reply