Friday, October 22, 2010
I'd like to knit a scarf for you.
As you might have noticed, I like to knit. Knitting is a meditation of sorts for me, so I like to keep it simple. Knitting scarves is the perfect solution. I was thinking about how good you all are to me and decided I'd like to knit a scarf for you, well, one of you. I'd love to knit a scarf for each and every one of you, but I don't think my wrists would be quite as willing.
So here's the plan. I like the look of and the story behind the new Shelter yarn, conceived and developed by Jared Flood of Brooklyn Tweed. One of my favorite knitting shops, Churchmouse Yarn & Teas, just happens to be a flagship location for Brooklyn Tweed. Isn't this perfect? I'll be in Seattle in November and will ride the ferry to Bainbridge Island to purchase your yarn.
If you'd like a simple scarf to keep you warm this winter just take a peek at Brooklyn Tweed's palette and leave me a comment below with your color choice. The color names are pretty fabulous. I'm especially fond of Homemade Jam, Sap, and Pumpernickel.
I will select the winner on November 10th via a nifty random number generator I've found.
Thanks for reading.
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I'm on a scarf kick right now - I just cast off one last night which means I only have three on the needles now:)
ReplyDeleteI love colour 07 - button jar. But to be honest, I can't wear 100% wool around my neck (dratted sensitive skin - I can't even wear a necklace for more than a couple of hours). So I'll just cheer for someone else!
What a delightful thing to do! If I was the lucky winner I'd choose Faded Quilt. When I saw the color swatches that one drew my eye and then when I saw it's name my heart melted! Thank you for your calming, beautiful, and inspiring posts.
ReplyDeletedenise, hi! what a thoughtful offer. i love pumpernickel.
ReplyDeleteSoot...woodsmoke...soot....woodsmoke...
ReplyDeleteSoot it is.
Maybe I didn't know you knit but I do now.
I would love to wear a scarf you knit. I would love to be able to knit. You are lovely to offer.
xo Jane
ou! denise, your post makes me want to learn how to knit! i keep thinking about it and now i'll be thinking about that button jar yarn too.
ReplyDeleteare you self taught? any suggestions for a beginner?
I have successfully knit exactly one scarf in my life. I was so excited I just kept going and it's about 8 feet long. :) You must be very talented. And I like Sap!
ReplyDeletesap sap sap!
ReplyDeleteyou are one kind person D. what a wonderful idea. i love this blogging community.
good luck to the winner!
Faded quilt.
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely.
Button jar (fingers crossed. eyes squint shut.)
ReplyDeleteHayloft, please. A little bit of sunshine for the gray days ahead. (And thanks for the tip about the Bainbridge yarn shop; I'm going to check it out.)
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
What a beautiful offer. You know I love homemade jam, but that would be my second color choice. First choice, fossil. And you've got a ferry ride to look forward to. Nice!
ReplyDeleteYou know, I read today that "canning is the new knitting." I'm glad that, for you, knitting is still knitting.
I'm so impressed at your knitting skills. I was in Portland this weekend and bought a skein of yard and my first knitting needles with the intent to knit my first scarf this winter. I hope it's not too hard!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Button Jar
Only one question:Do you scarf your life as you scarf your thought?
ReplyDeleteGive me,if is il possible an answear!
o wow!
ReplyDeletei haven´t started knitting this season so far... so much cross stitching on my mind. my favorite is soot (although i have to admit, i had to look up the word, it was new to me, but now i like it even more).
What a wonderful offer, Denise! I'm attaching many more of my young hopes to my entry than I normally do. Faded quilt, faded quilt, faded quilt...
ReplyDeleteI'm restraining myself from saying "pick me" over and over again, and feel it would be better to say "gosh how incredibly generous of you." Those yarns are uber-lovely - and methinks should I be so lucky that Nest would be my choice....
ReplyDeleteI'm pleased your Sunday is rainy perfection, and have enjoyed catching up on your last few posts. I'm off now to explore Alexandria's blog - thanks for the link.
This is terribly thoughtful of you and I do hope you have a wonderful time. All the names for the colours are fantastic. Woodsmoke looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I like the pumpernickel and/or soot.
ReplyDeleteyou're quite an a amazing person, you know? Making something for us? your affectionate readers? that's lovely.
ReplyDeleteFaded quilt has something about the name that evoques cozy nights with warm water bags and a cub of mulled cider on an Indian summer somewhere in the middle of Massachussets...maybe? And the color is delightfully "snowy".
thank you for thinking of us!!!
Thank you for the wonderful offer, Denise. I love the 'hayloft' color, among others.
ReplyDeleteNo need to knit me a scarf...but I love your story of how you will knit your scarf and the love of the yarn. So good.
ReplyDeleteJust for me? Long Johns please.
ReplyDeleteI was so hoping to be further along with my own knitting this fall... but I'm still stuck on the first project. Sigh....
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely giveaway! And although I'd love to pick "long john" if only for the name, I love "almanac".
Oh, my. Too many beauties, but to choose one!
ReplyDeleteWoodsmoke.
So sweet of you to offer.
oh dear denise, I also can participate?
ReplyDeleteso ... I like all those colors! but I think that faded quilt would be perfect for me now. thanks for your lovely offer,
tiziana
I have a big crush on nest. *AND* your drawing is just a few days after my birthday. :) Maybe I'll get lucky! xo
ReplyDeleteOh, what a lovely thing to do. Torn between Long Johns and Button Jar for my favourite colour.
ReplyDeleteButton jar, I think.
Full of admiration for Those Who Can Knit. Some day I'll learn and will make that contented clicketty-click sound.
i think you might be the most thoughtful blogger there is. that yarn is divine!
ReplyDeletei just had to tell you that. but please don't count me in the draw for the giveaway, as it's getting warmer here :)
My mother taught me how to knit, but somehow the teenage angst and her critical eye and comments kept me from pursuing it. As the artist's life turns, I picked up a needle and explored fibre through needlework and later fibre baskets woven with waxed linen thread over a jute core. My mother said "I never knew you could create with anything other than yarn." But that said, I love knitted and woven fabric, always have and always will. Continue to enjoy your artistic expression with yarn.
ReplyDeleteRosemary rideout@garlic.com
what a sweet idea! i need to get some yarn myself--i want to make a loop to wear on chilly days at work...and what great names for the yarn!! i love button jar...
ReplyDeleteThis is a very generous offer indeed (you must enjoy knitting scarves more than I!). I'll refrain from joining in...I think it would be awesome if a non-knitter won your gift. Perhaps it would turn them on to the craft? ;)
ReplyDeleteOh..! A scarf...! Knit by you...! What a beautiful gift that would be..! (Okay, fingers super crossed.)
ReplyDeleteYou are so very thoughtful, Denise... This is such a special giveaway -- it just made me smile, regardless of who wins. The gesture itself makes me feel like I've already won.
But in case I can win again, I like woodsmoke. :)
xoox.
-maria
That would be so neat, a scarf made by you. On the other side of the Atlantic.
ReplyDeleteIf I shouls be so lucky to win I love the colour homemade jam and soot. Either one of these two looks lovely. And I love surprises so if I win let it be a surprise which colour you choose of these two.
If I don't win (most likely) a paper scrap with one of your sentences or paragraphs would also be very neat...
What a generous gift. We are definitely coming into the scarf wearing season. Scarfs are a must for me :^) ...my uniform - even in the slightest chill. Soot!
ReplyDeleteHello Denise, thank you for your nice comment on my blog. I'm lucky that I met you now, because then I still can join this lovely i-knit-a-scarf-for-you. I think this is a lovely idea !
ReplyDeleteI would choose number 15 called woodsmoke. I love the names of all the yarns.
Happy weekend !
What a lovely thing to do. I think button jar is a perfect-looking colour.
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog, nice to meet you!
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous colors. I like long john, a nice warm color.
Rose
I just finished knitting a scarf for my big brother in baby llama yarn, so very soft. The Shelter yarn colours are wonderful. I am having a difficult time choosing between Almanac, Thistle and Soot. Such a generous offer. I enjoyed the issue of this joy + ride you are featured in, well done.
ReplyDeleteThanks - Melanie
I never win, but just in case..... I love the colour faded quilt
ReplyDeleteAnd if I win I will knit you something too!!
vonken@casema.nl
ohhhhh sap.
ReplyDeleteer. not you. that's my color choice. ;)
Thanks so much for the chance to win...i would be grateful for any color you choose for me...Brightest blessings to you and yours...e*
ReplyDeleteI love the name and color of faded quilt.
ReplyDeletedeliciously thistle!
ReplyDeleteI want it!!
ReplyDeleteWell, I'm always game for a giveaway and would feel honoured to get a scarf made by you. Homemade jam sounds lovely.
ReplyDeleteAlmanac. Beautiful. :)
ReplyDeleteembers! cool!
ReplyDeletei'm so in love with button-jar! to win something handmade with love would be thrilling!
ReplyDeletehomemade jam!!!! this is wonderful :)
ReplyDeleteHow did I miss this? I want that scarf :)
ReplyDeleteMagda
ah! i would love a hand knit scarf!! fossil would be my pick :) (crossing my fingers)
ReplyDeletei love this image. knitting is my favorite activity as of late...so relaxing, and as you say, meditative.
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