Meeeem.
Mmm, fun…a meme! I just got tagged by cosmicpluto…
What is your all-time favourite yarn to knit with?
Ok, I had to give this some thought… there are so many yarns that are soft, silky, squishable and generally nice, but not many yarns give me that “oh my god” feeling like Rowan’s Kid Silk Haze. It comes in amazingly brilliant jewel colours and knits up into a beautifully soft, silky and light but warm fabric.
Your favourite needles?
Abso-positively Addis. I know Addi Turbos are expensive, but I love the slip they give. I just buy a few here and there and have a pretty complete set now. Denise Interchangeable needles are great too since I’m completely safe taking them on airplane trips… they give you a great feeling of security… OMG, they are like the Volvo’s of knitting needles.
The worst thing you’ve ever knit?
Oh, yes. The worst thing I ever knit was very positively the “Very Cherry” top that I knit last year. Ok, first, it’s knit in Colinette Point 5 which costs something insane. Then whenever I put it on, I look like I’ve immediately gained 30 pounds. Umm… so I never wear it. I’m thinking to frog it and make a hat and scarf set now!
Your most favourite knit pattern? (maybe you don’t like wearing it…but it was the most fun to knit)
Definitely Birch. Sharon Miller is a genius. I know, it’s an easy-peasy lace pattern but it’s a simple pattern that makes a beautiful product. I was always excited to do a little knitting on Birch. Love it.
Most valuable knitting technique?
Cabling without a cable needle! And like cosmicpluto, laddering down to fix mistakes — very useful!
Best knit book or magazine?
Interweave Knits is a fabulous magazine — not just sweater patterns, but full of all sorts of ideas, tips and techniques. Best knit book… I have a lot of lovely knit books in my library, but one eludes me — Principles of Knitting by June Hiatt — you know, the one that goes for $300 on ebay? Yeah, that one is good.
Your favorite knit-a-long?
Like I said, I suck at knitting along.
Your favorite knitblogs?
Oh dear, this is hard. I seriously have about 200 blogs that I read… quickly. I definitely always read Wendy, Melinda, June, Diana and Adrian. But here are a few that you may or may not have seen before:
- Mustaa villaa (means “black wool” in Finnish). She takes beautiful photos and writes her blog in both Finnish and English!
- Knitting Iris. She is building a fibre studio (”dream room”) of her own right now and does a lot of natural dyeing.
- Saartje Knits. A knitter from the Netherlands knits beautiful fairisle.
- Torsades. This blog is in French, but if you don’t read French, it’s still worth it to go see her great photographs.
- Dulces!. She’s not posting too much right now since she’s in the middle of a big move, but see her archives for some gorgeous dyeing, spinning and felting!
Your favorite knitwear designer?
I love them all! Ok, not really. I love Sharon Miller, for sure. And I’ve been stalking Alice Starmore for some time now. Oh, and of course, Kim Hargreaves, who also just released her new “Evergreen” collection (beware the Rowan Big Wool).
The knit item you wear the most? (how about a picture of it!)
Not exactly a glamorous item, I wear my Ribby Cardi quite often. I think the fact that it’s a zip up cardigan makes it really versatile, warm and comfortable. Something easy to throw on. Hmm, maybe that’s why I’m stalling on making “Rogue”… deciding on the zip or plain version?
Tag time!
Hmm, don’t anybody feel obligated, but I’m tagging Mari at marirob, Marie at Brooklyn Handspun and Rebekkah at bowerbird knits. I’d love to see what these knitting/spinning bloggers say!
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What color KSH is that in your picture? It’s beautiful.
Thanks for the plug, Felicia! I’m glad someone is getting something out of my logorrhea.
Thanks for the tag! I’m working on my version of the meme right now.
Also, thanks for all of those blog links. I always want to ask other bloggers for great blog recommendations, but I know that most of what I’d get are blogs I already need. Now I have some great new ones to add to my list.
On cardi vs. pullover Rogue - good luck deciding! I love my pullover version, but it sure would be nice to have the flexibility that comes with a cardigan. My one Rogue regret is not doing the pocket. I prefer how it looks without one, but every time I wear it I find myself with a need to stick something in a big pocket. Do you know if you’re going to knit the pocket?
Hey there, I’m also working on my responses to this meme I’ll be posting it tomorrow. I just adore your birch, the color is amazing…how do you get such wonderful pics of your knits and yarn?
I am so excited that people are answering this meme! I love learning what fellow knitters think and who they read, etc etc etc! Thank you so much, I’ll be checking out all of your links:)
Very cool. Thanks for sharing. It’s always nice to learn a little something about my favorite bloggers.
I made the zip-up Rogue to give to my sister, and she LOVES it! It would have been quicker to knit in the round, but I think she gets more wear out of it since it is a cardigan. I did put the pocket on when I knit it this way, and it wasn’t a problem at all……
Thank you for tagging me! I’m so excited to do this meme and I love reading everyone else’s answers. Fun!
Is this a blog of Martha Stewart? Absolutely amazing, inspiring, and admirable…
peace and blessings..
I love the cardi, would love to try the Rogue - any ideas on where I can find the pattern? Thanks in advance - Don’t know which part of your blog I enjoy more - I love your photographs especially!
Felicia - your blog and photos are wonderful and very inspiring. I wonder, with your Birch shawl, which did you use - the Stocking Stitch version or the Garter Stitch version..? Your pattern really shows off well… They’ve got two versions but didn’t show pictures of how each of them would turn out - if very different.. I’m about to cast on those 299st but wanted to know in advance, which way to go..Thanks!!!
I just discovered your blog …. it is truly inspiring and can’t wait to go through the archives.
Where did you get the pattern for the one skein shrug? Seem like one needs to have one in every room of the house with the coming winter…please let me know how to obtain the pattern.
Hi Felicia, thank you for linking to my blog, and for your kind words!
Like the other Donna, I just discovered your blog. I am in awe of your beautiful knitting, photography, and writing. The Very Cherry tank top is stunning, and it is very flattering on whoever is modelling it in your photos — does not make the model look fat!
QUESTION: Did you make your sweater shorter than the original pattern specifies? Looks quite a bit shorter.
Love your knitting! Amoung other projects I’m working on is Birch in Heavenly. Seeing yours in Dewberry(?) has made me ditch my current vest and pick it up again. My good friend , who is an exceptional knitter/spinner and knitwear author now spins on a Majacraft (Rose)and loves it. Good Luck!
omg…the purple cardigan is soooo pretty!! I’m jealous… :p
omg…the purple cardigan is soooo pretty!! I’m jealous… :p