April 13, 2006

Knit-Bloggers Afghan Thursday!

Moms Koigu.jpg

Well...it's Thursday again, so that means it's time to show you the progress I've made on my Rambling Rows Afghan. This week has been a busy one for me. Between starting the Liam Blankie and taking the sock class I've only had time to knit one square! But it's a good one ladies and gentlemen! I love that my afghan is getting a bit brighter! Plus...this square is knit with Koigu!! Who would send me Koigu for my afghan you ask? My mom...that's who!

All 3 Squares.jpg

Yarn:
Koigu KPPPM in color number ?? (of course I left the tag at home! I will fill this in later!) I held this yarn doubled.

Reason behind it:
My mom knows of my love of all things Koigu and she just happened to have this really bright skein of greens and turquoise and a little bit of dark red. It's not a color that she would normally pick out for herself. Then when I was looking through my stash of Koigu the other day, I noticed that I had a skein of the same color. So, what you see knit up is a strand from my mom's skein of Koigu and a strand from my skein of Koigu. Now, not to be too cheesey, but I love that it's my mom and I knit together in this square. Okay, enough mushy stuff!

I have the day off tomorrow because our office is closed for Good Friday...guess what I'm going to be doing? Knitting! My friend Nachaele (who just started a blog by the way, go check it out and welcome her!!!) is coming over at 9:00am and we are going to knit the day away...only breaking for snacks! I hope that everyone has a good Easter holiday and are able to spend some time with their loved ones! I know our family is going to have a blast with Alice's first Easter Egg hunt. My mom's even planning an egg hunt for the adults...complete with camouflage eggs! It's going to be a great weekend!

Posted by Stacey at April 13, 2006 08:27 AM
Comments

Stacey,
Love the mushy stuff! That is one special square.
Have fun knitting the day away tomorrow. I will think of you as I HAVE to work. No Easter vacation for the hospital. Oh well.

Posted by: Becky at April 13, 2006 09:25 AM

Pretty! Lucky you - we don't get Friday or Monday off...

Posted by: Chris at April 13, 2006 09:25 AM

I think it is neither cheesy or mushy. It is appropriately heartfelt and a fabulous way to honor the great relationship you have with your mother!

As I have Friday off as well, I will be enjoying the same all day knitting marathon in front of my TV and DVD player.

Posted by: jae at April 13, 2006 10:06 AM

I'm jealous you're off for the holiday. Well, I am too, but my mom is coming into the town, otherwise I'd have to work. Enjoy your day.

Posted by: Wanda at April 13, 2006 11:17 AM

You are an afghan/blanket machine! Wonderful idea for your nephew. Off topic: did you see Yarn Harlot's tour bus is penciled in for Denver? Are you excited?

Posted by: Amy Jo at April 13, 2006 01:30 PM

Hey Stace,
Love how your blankets coming along! That Koigu square really adds some punch!
Enjoy your knitting day today! Lucky you to have someone to knit with!
Happy Easter!!

Posted by: Kelly at April 14, 2006 07:59 AM

camouflage eggs??? would you show us one?
happy easter from Germany!
Sibille

Posted by: Sibille at April 14, 2006 08:14 AM

Hey, thanks for letting me come over and knit a couple rows on my sock today. See you in class tomorrow, I'm now where near done with my homework, but oh well.

Posted by: Whit at April 14, 2006 10:44 PM

Hi stacey, the afghan looks great! I'm looking forward to seeing it finished. I would like to know if its still possible to contribute to the afghan.

Posted by: Kessa at April 15, 2006 08:34 AM

I'm new to reading your blog. What kind of afghan are you making??

Posted by: Michelle at April 16, 2006 05:33 PM

Ooh - Pink and green and pink and green and pink and green - what could be better for an Easter dress? And did I mention how jealous I am that you found the camouflage Easter Eggs? A local reader/knitter told me about them and by the time I got my act together and made it to the store, they were gone. Lucky you! Happy Easter.

Posted by: Jennifer at April 19, 2006 07:01 AM