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March 2, 2006
Project Spectrum, March: The Beginnings
As I'm sure we're all aware, yesterday was the start of Lolly's Project Spectrum. When Lolly announced this idea, I decided I would use each month's color scheme to define my sock knitting for the month. See, um, I sort of have a lot of sock yarn. In a lot of colors. And sometimes I have a really hard time deciding which sock yarn to knit next. So, with Project Spectrum as my guide, I figured I'd able to narrow things down a bit.
Here's my Ruby Red Socks for the month of March.
Yes, that's one finished sock because I started these last month. But I will finish them this month and they'll be finished Red Socks which will cover not only the Red Hot Sizzling Socks knit along but also my PS requirements, too.
Turns out, though, that PS is spilling over into other areas of my life. I've been spinning.
That's the Chocolate Covered Cherries that I bought at SPA from Amy of Spunky Eclectic. Dude, it's a lot of pink. But there's enough brown mixed in to make me happy, ya know?
And I started a new shawl.
That's the wee beginnings of the Seraphim Shawl, beautiful designed by Mim, in Fleece Artist Silk Stream from Redbird Knits. Color: Rosey. It's silk and wool and I love the way it feels. Kind of nubby and like raw silk but mostly like wool. Good stuff, that. And, she's having a sale that ends today.
There's been other red things, too, including a finished Log Cabin quilt. (no, I didn't take a picture of it last night when Lois and I were working on it. You'll just have to trust me - it's really pretty and there's lots of red!) This will be raffled off at this weekend's Dale and the Duds dance to benefit Dale's Boy Scout troop. Anyone going to be in my area and want to have a fun night out with the chance to win a beautiful scrap quilt? Lemme know, cuz I've got tickets.
Posted by Carole at March 2, 2006 11:15 AM
Comments
Oh, you just had to tell me about that sale, didn't you?
Posted by: Snow at March 2, 2006 11:29 AM
Darn...I won't be able to make it. It's so cool to have March as pink/red month. I LOVE pink and red...as if you didn't know. The spinning is wonderful! Love the mix of colors.
Posted by: margene at March 2, 2006 12:00 PM
Which night?
Pink is mah signature colah. Well, fuchsia is, anyway, sort of thrust upon me by circumstance and Ruth.
Posted by: Lucia at March 2, 2006 12:05 PM
Please don't mind me. I'll just sit here quietly and admire all of your lovely pictures. Ahhh...
Posted by: Chris at March 2, 2006 12:22 PM
VERY nice socks, and even nicer spinning. Looking forward to see how that looks plyed, and knitted. (Can't comment on the shawl. I'm not a shawl kinda guy.)
Posted by: Dave Daniels at March 2, 2006 12:24 PM
Wow, great stuff Carole! Those are my favorite colors too.
I'm excited to see that shawl working up, and your spinning is most excellent!
Thanks for the daily drool!
Posted by: heather at March 2, 2006 12:28 PM
Ooooh pretty. Thanks bunches for the link. I just bought 8 oz of the stuff in two different colorways (Rocky Mountain High & Mandy). I figure I could make socks / hats /mittens or somesuch for my short people. Oh and put me down for another 1pound 9 oz of shetland lamb fiber that I bought yesterday :)
Posted by: Risa at March 2, 2006 12:33 PM
SALE! DID YOU MENTION SALE? MUST BUY YARN. LOVE THE SPUNKY E. MINES ALL PLIED AND READY TO KNIT.
Posted by: blogless sharon at March 2, 2006 12:35 PM
I love those socks - what pattern is that?
Your spinning is looking good :o)
Posted by: Jess at March 2, 2006 12:44 PM
That's pretty great pink..........love the fleece artist fiber....yummy, yummy,yummy..........
Would also love to see a picture of that Log cabin quilt........
Posted by: christine at March 2, 2006 1:28 PM
I love everything!! I spun up choc. cherries a while ago and made a great scarf, the brown helps balance out the pink definitely!
Posted by: Kate at March 2, 2006 1:28 PM
I love, love, LOVE the chocolate-covered cherries. Pink and brown is one of my favorite color combinations. :-) Can't wait to see what you'll do with it...
Posted by: Beth S. at March 2, 2006 2:08 PM
Oooh... fleece artist. Seems like I fall in love with everything I've ever seen from them. That shawl is going to be gorgeous!
Posted by: Jackie at March 2, 2006 2:20 PM
Great idea to have PS help with the sock yarn choice. I love the spinning - are you going to ply it?
Posted by: Marie at March 2, 2006 2:32 PM
I LOVE the chocolate covered cherries! And thanks for the heads up about Project Spectrum - I just joined.
Posted by: Kat with a K at March 2, 2006 2:40 PM
I'm doing socks for my Project Spectrum work, too ... I have the red and pinks all lined up, waiting for me to finish the purple pair on the needles.
I bought a lot of sock yarn last year ... I'm really glad Project Spectrum came along to help me use it.
Posted by: Ruth at March 2, 2006 3:16 PM
Ooh, those singles really do look yummy! Chocolate-covered cherries. Neopolitan ice cream . . . you're making me drool, here!
Posted by: --Deb at March 2, 2006 3:22 PM
Okay, great--now I had to go and buy some yarn . . . you know, anti-stashalong or no anti-stashalong, I am trying to keep things under a modicum of control, here! A skein of Jaggerspun wool/silk in fingering weight for socks, 2 rovings of Cormo, 2 of kidsilk . . . oh well, at least I'll be getting "credit" for them!
Posted by: --Deb at March 2, 2006 3:38 PM
Hey there - here is a link to the corrections for Last Minute Knitted Gifts - http://www.purlsoho.com/purl/book_corrections
Posted by: Cece at March 2, 2006 3:41 PM
Everything looks great. But I'm partial to the spinning - are they singles or already plied?
Posted by: Cara at March 2, 2006 4:14 PM
That silk stream is BEAUTIFUL and I don't even like pink most of the time! And thank you for the link :)
Posted by: Miriam at March 2, 2006 4:39 PM
I'm not sure if it gets much prettier than that. Does it?
And um one more skein of yarn!
Posted by: Scout at March 2, 2006 4:50 PM
I just bought some of that same fiber! I love the way it looks spun up! All of your current projects are really nice and perfect for this months PS.
Posted by: Karen at March 2, 2006 7:20 PM
Beautiful spinning! Lovely socks. You're red all over :O)
Posted by: amanda at March 2, 2006 10:05 PM
Wow, what lovely red things you've got going!
Posted by: Ann at March 2, 2006 10:46 PM
Beautiful yarn and socks. And what a way to multi-task your Alongs! :-)
If having a certain color each month helps you with the sock yarn/knitting - go for it!
Enjoy the weekend!
Posted by: Angelia at March 2, 2006 11:03 PM
I love the socks! What pattern are you using?
Posted by: Annie at March 3, 2006 6:20 AM
I will be working on socks too - I have several skeins in the sock stash! I love the way yours are working up, Carole!
Posted by: Lolly at March 3, 2006 7:07 AM
You temptress, you! I've been trying to resist that FA Silk Stream at Redbird Knits but when I read your glowing review (coupled with RK's final sale day), resistance was futile. *sigh*
That chocolate covered cherries looks beautiful spun up.
Posted by: Jan at March 3, 2006 8:12 AM
Great socks (what pattern?). And that roving looks gorgeous.
Posted by: Cassie at March 3, 2006 10:33 AM
Absolutely GORGEOUS yarns girl!! BEAUTIFUL! Can't wait to see all the finished products.
Posted by: Esther at March 3, 2006 12:11 PM
Oh Carole I LOVE all your pinks! Really beauitmous choices for March!
Posted by: Debi at March 3, 2006 6:54 PM
Looks like you are doing great things for the first month of Project Spectrum! I love the Red Hot socks!
Posted by: Kim at March 3, 2006 9:22 PM
I just love Amy's rovings. So soft and fluffy.
Posted by: susan at March 4, 2006 11:38 AM
Seraphim is going to look lovely in that color
Posted by: isela at March 5, 2006 12:54 PM
