April 06, 2006

Knit-Bloggers Afghan Thursday!

This week has gone by so quickly! I have loved getting started on this afghan project, it's a pretty mindless, sit in front of the TV and knit project. The first square that I knit up was from Jae. We both participated in the International Scarf Exchange this past Fall, and she started up her blog in November. If you haven't checked out her blog, Some Knitting Required, go check it out! She's knitting some really beautiful stuff.
1st Sq_Jae Yarn.jpg
Yarn: Manos del Uruguay, Color #115
Reason behind it: She wears a lot of neutral colors, but knitting is a different story! She loves bright reds, and greens, and turquoise when she's knitting! This is a favorite yarn of hers, particularly this colorway! Thanks Jae!

The yarn for my second square is from my friend Cassidy. She doesn't have a blog...yet...but she does own a yarn shop! (She is one of the owners of Highlands Ranch String: A knitting boutique. I love this shop) One of these days I'm going to wear her down and get her to start a blog of her very own!
2nd Sq_Cassidy Yarn.jpg
Yarn: Trendsetter Kashmire
Reason behind it: The yarn that she gave me is very special because it's the first yarn she got when she met with a yarn rep for the store, before it even opened. It also just happens to be one of her favorite colors too! Thanks Cassidy!!

Here's a shot of the whole thing so far. I'm already onto the third square...let me just say again that I'm loving knitting on this afghan!!
Both Squares.jpg

Posted by Stacey at April 6, 2006 08:58 AM
Comments

It looks marvelous! You still need to come over and look at my stash for Alice and my contribution to your afghan.

Posted by: Whitney at April 6, 2006 02:54 PM

It looks like such a fun project. Knowing that everyone sent you a hank of their favorite yarns.

Posted by: Wanda at April 6, 2006 02:56 PM

Even though you say it's easy knitting, it's going to look really impressive when you are done!

Thanks for the thumbs up on my knitting and my blog! I appreciate the compliment.
:)

Posted by: jae at April 6, 2006 05:20 PM

And it's going to have as many stories as a fabulous crazy quilt. :)

Posted by: Chris at April 6, 2006 05:46 PM

we'll have to find something this weekend for your afghan, unless u have something from my stash in mind (except for BFY... of course). the colors of the afghan are stunning together. see u tomorrow!

Posted by: cyn at April 6, 2006 07:03 PM

I started an afghan I was going to teach at my local yarn shop as a square a month type class. So far I've got 8 done and I've lost my motivation. Good luck to you, so far it looks great and what fun to have others contribute.

Posted by: Lynette at April 6, 2006 07:44 PM

That is so cool! I can't wait to see this come together!!!

Posted by: Brianne at April 7, 2006 09:55 AM

Totally fogot to include what type of yarn the aqua was that I sent you. Doh! It's Rowan Kid Classic. Love what you've got so far.

Posted by: Vicki at April 7, 2006 11:11 AM

I love the pink square. Anyways, the afghan should be pretty cool when it is finished.

Posted by: Kari at April 7, 2006 04:35 PM

Hey Stacey -- thanks for the nice comment. :) I haven't emailed you yet, but I'm in on the afghan ... now, if I can just find the perfect Noro to send you ...

Posted by: Jenifer at April 10, 2006 01:05 PM