Wool from Norway
I've been bad. Bad at answering emails, bad at getting stuff done, bad at staying in touch with friends. And I've gone almost a week now without knitting. It's a case of the blues and my arm hurting form too much computer work and the rain I'm not used to anymore. Gotta shake this off.
Three sweaters are calling for me to finish them — what is it with me and sweaters anyway? — but I've found all sorts of excuses for not hearing them. Now I have one more reason: some beautiful wool from Norway arrived in the mail the other day. For once I won something by leaving a comment on a blog and strikkelise sent me all this goodness.
The heathery gray Norwegian wool really appeals to me. I think it wants to become a shawl; which one I don't know yet. Any suggestions? It's a total of 750m (820 yds).
The Swedish hand dyed wool is also beautiful, but I am not sure what to do with it yet. Strikkelise suggests a hat or mittens.
I love the sheep card — those Dorset Horn sheep look ready to pop! — and the cute little flower buttons.
Thank you, strikkelise!
Comments
Perhaps Cheryl Oberle's FFTS ? I find it so beautiful in its original grey-and-black colourway; plain and simple. See this one:
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/KudzuKnitter/feather-and-fan-triangle-shawl
Cheers from a former webdesigner in Begium ;-)
Posted by: Sophie | February 2, 2008 11:01 AM
What a fun surprise to offset your funk!
Posted by: Lydia | February 2, 2008 12:34 PM
I also nomintated you for a Make My Day Award. Your lace and style inspire me. Thank You! http://knittingobssessions.blogspot.com/2008/02/rhoda-you-made-my-day.html
Posted by: kendyl young | February 2, 2008 3:30 PM
Chocolate. You need chocolate. And a project that isn't a sweater, maybe?
That seems to solve most of the world's problems :) I've not heard of that yarn before. How soft is it?
Posted by: fleegle | February 3, 2008 3:21 AM
well if you can't knit, new yarn to sniff is always nice ;) love those purples!
Posted by: Bobbi | February 3, 2008 1:49 PM
While googling images, I found your blog. Your shawl is truly wonderful, and the color suits you perfectly.Do you think there is a difference between Aran designs and Celtic designs? I am looking for a Celtic knitting design for a baby blanket. Do you have any suggestions where I can find some patterns. Thank you.
Posted by: Biene Vallee | February 3, 2008 9:12 PM
Great yarn. what a nice present, it obviously arrived just in time.
Posted by: Vicki | February 4, 2008 1:08 PM
I'm sure you could knit something from the Icelandic shawl book with those two shades of grey...
Posted by: Beth S. | February 4, 2008 1:23 PM
Whohoo.. lucky you! i love that raspberry colour! cant wait to see another beautiful shawl.
Posted by: Laurence | February 5, 2008 9:57 AM
Suggestions ?
Well, that's my next one, just in case you feel like knitting along :).
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hyrna-herborgar/people?page=1
Posted by: Silvia | February 6, 2008 1:39 PM
That Swedish hand-dyed wool is *gorgeous*!
Posted by: Cathy in Va. | February 9, 2008 2:10 PM