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My name is Michelle, and I knit. This is me, knitting. Well, it's not me, it's my blog. Yes, this is my blog. And I knit. I'm learning more every day. Well, not every day but most days. Oh, and I'm vegan. I like it that way.

Wednesday, April 05, 2006

The Broad Ripple

Riding the subway
stuck in the tunnel again
good to have knitting

16 Comments:

Stacey said...: Wow! That looks awesome. Were you on the extra-special-slow 6? All winter long, I carried my knitting w/me, figuring it'd be good to have when the NJTransit stopped for no reason.; Wednesday, April 05, 2006 8:53:00 AM
mishka said...: I am a subway knitter too :) About 45 minutes each way, so I can get a good chunk done. This week, I practiced making flowers.

What is this broad ripple going to be? It looks wonderful so far!; Wednesday, April 05, 2006 9:49:00 AM
mishka said...: silly me - of course they're socks! I see the dpns now...; Wednesday, April 05, 2006 11:28:00 AM
vania said...: that yarn is gorgeous! and your work looks lovely already!; Wednesday, April 05, 2006 12:19:00 PM
Stacey said...: haiku!

just wanted to let you know i was paying attention; Wednesday, April 05, 2006 12:29:00 PM
Megan said...: I always carry knitting projects with me on the subway too! I love the looks I get from other passengers when I use dpns.; Wednesday, April 05, 2006 1:17:00 PM
carrie said...: knitting haiku!

socks in my handbag
so great for boring moments
cough drops stick to yarn; Wednesday, April 05, 2006 10:06:00 PM
Anonymous said...: LOL - great haikus!!!

That color looks wonderful as it's knit up. Nice pattern, too!

When I think about all the subway knitting I didn't do because I didn't knit yet....; Thursday, April 06, 2006 12:15:00 AM
krissy said...: wanna know a little secret? i've got a fear of the subway stopping in the tunnel. i guess i'm a little claustrophobic. i'd need the knitting to help me relax and get my mind off the fact that WE'RE STUCK IN THE TUNNEL!!!; Monday, April 10, 2006 11:01:00 PM
Regina said...: I love the colors of this! Have I mentioned how much I love your WIP sidebar!!!! It's so cool!; Wednesday, April 12, 2006 4:02:00 PM
Anonymous said...: Wow, I love the colors! This is looking awesome!!!

BTW, blogger deleted my blog without any kind of warning, so watch out for them! :-X I'm at www.seh80.com now.; Thursday, April 13, 2006 2:44:00 AM
vania said...: you've been tagged....by me. i hope you had a great week, and a super weekend!; Friday, April 14, 2006 9:38:00 AM
mishka said...: I had a strange dream last night...

I was walking westward over the viaduct near my apartment (http://sankey.ca/d/images/oldphotos/side.jpg) with the boy and you were walking east. I saw you coming (your glasses were the big tip-off) and you didn't recognise me right away. It took a second, but then you realised who I was... we did a big "HI!!!" and then the dream fades...

funny.; Tuesday, April 18, 2006 10:36:00 AM
Michelle said...: ooh, we should reenact that some day... (!); Tuesday, April 18, 2006 10:30:00 PM
mishka said...: :D

Addressing your other comment... it *was* Mamoun's Falafel! The one thing I remember is that the one in Connecticut warmed their pita on the grill where they cook the meaty stuff... but we were told that they could microwave it instead. Don't know if it's the same as the NYC one. Let us know if/when you try it!

OO! Could you also let me know if they still sell shirts? The boy has stolen mine.; Wednesday, April 19, 2006 10:46:00 AM
Michelle said...: I'm by there all the time, so I can do the research! And if they have shirts, what size would ya want?; Wednesday, April 19, 2006 1:53:00 PM

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Alchemy Bamboo. I would love to knit with this. All the colors look great, but I especially love the look of "Koi pond" and "She threw a brick."

Classic Elite Bamboo. So soft! I made "Branching Out" using 4 balls of citrine, and I am making the Vintage Knits Cardigan out of Cerise. I've got enough Bluebird for a shortsleeved sweater, and my sister just gifted me 4 more balls of Citrine.

Southwest Trading Company Bamboo. Nice earthy/woodsy feel, kind of like linen. I made a shawl out of 2 balls of fiesta. I have 3 balls of "azure" and 5 balls of "parrot." "Bougainvilla" or "Butter" call out to me next.

SOY SILK

Soy Silk Phoenix. I made a ridged ribbon scarf out of 2 balls of Chocolate. Soft and yummy like chocolate soymilk. I'd love to go for the pinks, purples, or reds, or perhaps something different like the turquoise?

Soy Silk Oasis. I love the soy silk phoenix yarn, so I'd love to try oasis. The "purplexed," "rose," "perfectly pink," actually all of it is exciting.

Soy Silk Infinity. I have one cone of this lace weight soy silk. I'd like to learn how to dye this stuff, or I might just keep it at its natural off white color. Like Edensoy.

COTTON AND COTTON BLENDS

Pakucho Organic Cotton. I love all the natural colors, but I lean toward my favorite foods -- Avocado and Chocolate!

Manos Del Uruguay Cotton Stria. The first day I bought yarn, I bought a hank of this, and I still love it. It's soft, all the colors are great, and it works up wavy and dreamy.

Blue Sky Cotton. Every color is great here -- the hot pink, the cumin and lemongrass (food), the orangey color... I'm making a big hat out of the pink, burgundy, and orange colors.

Blue Sky Organic Cotton. I LOVE the white organic cotton. I've made a headband and a babyhat, and I'd love to make more. The softest cotton ever.

Araucania Patagonia Nature Cotton There are so many colors here that I like.

Rowan Calmer One of the softest yarns ever. 75% Cotton/25% Microfiber. I've got enough light green to make a short sleeved sweater and some random balls of purple for legwarmers or socks!

Knitpicks Shine. A cotton/modal blend that is not only soft but really cheap!

Classic Elite Premiere A cotton/tencel blend. I ordered some from Webs to make a ruffle scarf, but I had to return it because it had an awful smell that I don't want to describe here. From what I gathered from the small amount of touching I allowed myself to do, it's soft. They were really good about returning it, and offered to send more but I didn't want. Bad associations.

Cascade Pima Tencel. I want to try this yarn soon. Great colors. I really like the tank pattern they feature with the yarn. Carrie made her "fad classic" in this, and I'd like to give that a go, too.

Cascade Fixation. Sock yarn! I have a huge list of the colors I like.

OTHER

Banana Silk. Yarn made from banana, who knew? I have 3 hanks of red and one of lovely pinks and purples, but I'm on the lookout for the perfect project for it all.

House of Hemp. Everything looks exciting here.

Louet Euroflax. One of my favorite store bought sweaters is made of 100% linen. I'd love to make a sweater out of this.

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Wednesday, April 05, 2006

The Broad Ripple

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