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Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Knitting

Mom and I went to a knitting store the other day in Sarasota - a great place in an antique shop. The woman who owned the place had great yarns and patterns, all kinds of fun things - like a knitted stuffed pig. She had two skeins of purple silk fabric cut up into long strips for knitting - so I bought them and made a scarf. Garter stitch to keep it from being too long and stringy - which I don't like in a scarf.

It doesn't photograph very well, but is really pretty, with bits and pieces of lavender silk poking out. 1 day of work, and done. Ready to wear in this cold March weather. Lovely and warm. Satisfying.
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17 comments:

  1. sukipoetMarch 3, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    Wonderful scarf. Looks quite elegant. Remember to breathe.

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  2. ArtistUnpluggedMarch 3, 2009 at 9:34 AM

    Beautiful scarf! Hope you have a good day today....

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  3. studio loloMarch 3, 2009 at 10:55 AM

    ooooh, I love it! A friend made me one like that in turquioses and blues. I love how they look.

    I'm getting a sense you love pastel colors. This is quite pretty.

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  4. Lynn CohenMarch 3, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    That's a very arty scarf Mim...my style with all the loose ends...I love it. Let's see a photo of you wearing it! When I enlarged the photo it showed very well! Pretty.

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  5. Debra KayMarch 3, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    Love it! I'd leave it on the wall-it looks good there.

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  6. Happy Being MeMarch 3, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    I would wear it proudly! It's beautiful. If your looking for a home for it ~ I'm on it! Take care and thanks for sharing

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  7. soulbrushMarch 3, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    very therapeutic to knit, lovely colours, goes well with the green lizards/gekkos. hope you doing okay.

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  8. kjMarch 3, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    keep those hands moving, mim. your heart's right there steering it all.
    xo

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  9. AnonymousMarch 3, 2009 at 8:20 PM

    Absolutely beautiful!!!

    You'll have to tell me the name of the shop so I can check it out.

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  10. TeriMarch 3, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    Beautiful colors and so unique! When you are not wearing it, that is a great place to hang it.

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  11. Lisa at GreenbowMarch 3, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    Wow the colors and texture are great.

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  12. Teri and her Stylish Adventure Cats March 3, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    I would have never thought of a silk scarf like that, it's so wild like windblown hair and the color is like velvet pansies...I am ready for spring and would even wear that scarf as a sash, maybe?

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  13. Maxine LuMarch 4, 2009 at 12:12 AM

    Hi there. It is so nice to see you again... here with your friends on your beautiful site. Your "life journal" is wonderul!

    Take care!

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  14. Archie and MelissaMarch 4, 2009 at 6:02 AM

    hi mim!
    ohhhh! i just love it! you did a fabulous job!
    xoxoxo
    melissa

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  15. marianneMarch 4, 2009 at 7:55 AM

    I love the scarf! And the gekkohooks!

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  16. MimMarch 4, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    it's a great scarf and very warm for these cold days. Very easy to do also, and if you have scraps of fabric or lenghts, it is cheap also. I am thinking of attempting a jacket or long vest with some silk fabric that I have but need to work on the pattern.

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  17. Cris, Artist in OregonMarch 4, 2009 at 12:43 PM

    Oh thats pretty. It should keep you warm and look smashing too. :)
    I still have one half done I started in December. Shame on me. I could be wearing too.

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