Pattern - Gossamer scarf, Interweave, Summer 2008Designer - Kat Coyle
Yarn - Urban Silk in a soft dove grey
Modifications - I did 4 1/2 repeats instead of 3 1/2 - it gets cold in Calgary
Amidst all the chaos of my everyday life I have finished a piece of knitting. Somehow the stitches just came together and when I looked up there was a wonderful, silk scarf. The scarf was designed by talented Kat Coyle. She is probably one of my most favorite knitters, artists, people...I love reading her blog.
It felt good knitting this scarf - the back and forth of the piece, the enjoyable pattern - such a great distraction from worrisome economies, panicked investors, and frustrating questions. I loved that feeling of just losing myself in the moment of my clicking needles - knitting became a simple movement to a soundless beat. It felt like moving to one of those electronic trance pieces, simply swaying from side to side to a musical drone, brain on neutral, every now and then mindlessly agreeing to something the Babe said...but, honestly - not really hearing the words. Life is like my scarf sometimes - a thousand stitches joined together to form a whole - a beautiful whole.
It felt good knitting this scarf - the back and forth of the piece, the enjoyable pattern - such a great distraction from worrisome economies, panicked investors, and frustrating questions. I loved that feeling of just losing myself in the moment of my clicking needles - knitting became a simple movement to a soundless beat. It felt like moving to one of those electronic trance pieces, simply swaying from side to side to a musical drone, brain on neutral, every now and then mindlessly agreeing to something the Babe said...but, honestly - not really hearing the words. Life is like my scarf sometimes - a thousand stitches joined together to form a whole - a beautiful whole.
I received a lovely surprise in the mail this week. I won a give-away from lovely Jane. It was such a wonderful gift - and what a gift! Chocolate, a little handmade needle book, the pincushion featured below, a wonderful thimble, ribbons, needles - it just went on and on. Of course the Babe scarfed down the chocolate before I could take a picture. Thank you so much Jane. This is so sweet and really brightened up my week.
50 comments:
beautiful scarf.
i really want to learn how to knit. i think it would be so nice to knit during winter months...it would keep me warm. =)
Lovely scarf. I think that's the same reason I'm knitting so many dishcloths lately. :-)
such a beautiful scarf, in such a pretty colour... last scarf i tried to knit ended up looking like chewed bubblegum!
Just as "sleep knits up the raveled sleeve of care" so knitting a scarf can knit serenity back into a life......Love your parallels! I think that's why I love quilting. I can't control everything that happens in my life, but in a quilting project I decide what happens every step of the way! Not that I'm a control freak or anything!
Thank you so much for your kind words. Your photographs are so beautiful too. I love that you enjoyed knitting the scarf and were soothed by the pattern.
Amazing scarf!! I find knitting very therapeutic as well. Your photography is stunning, as usual.
I loved this when I saw it in IK.....yours looks beautiful ....I love that this scarf is nice and wide too...so pretty!
Lovely!
I have to return to my knitting needles... :))
Stunning scarf! I think some soothing knitting is always appreciated. Love the gift too! :)
That scarf is gorgeous and lucky you to get such a lovely pincushion as a gift.
oh that is absolutely beautiful!!
oh what a lovely scarf... and what great mail you received!
Love the scarf. Our minds must be on the same track as I've just started knitting 'Wisp' (from www.knitty.com). I'm making it a little bigger though so it'll be more of a shawl. Aside from the socks it's my first piece of 'adult' knitting so I'm progressing! The onset of autumn is making me want to prepare for winter.
Congratulations on your bounties!
Your entries are like little refreshers; some wisdom, a dash of inspiration and beautiful images for the soul.
Swaying from one side to the other, I always thought of this as the most boring about knitting, that I should waist my time more efficiently but I understand how particularly this could be relaxing in such a mood. I hope you will pass the depression without a serious harm!
The scarf is beautiful. I love enjoyable knits. Kat Coyle is awesome. I love her skirts!
love the scarf. i can only imagine how soft it is.
it's (perilous) times like these where hobbies of the repetitive nature really resound with me. i need the comfort of habit, of peace, and of ease of mind. i'm glad and inspired that you found some this week.
The scarf is just superb!
Your scarf is beautiful, I'm attempting a cardigan and quite enjoying it. I am glad that the pincushion and needlecase arrived safely and brightened your day. Jane x
wonderful scarf and i love your way to describe life... "a thousand stitches joined together to form a whole"...
and especially a beautiful whole!!!i feel like that too, i love my life in any situation! have a nice time!
so pretty and delicate, i wish i could knit sometimes!
wonderful metaphore... I'm stitching my life away... joyfully
:)
The scarf is beautiful as are your gifts you received. I feel the same way when I am painting or working in clay, it is a wondeful thing and I thank god I have it.
GORGEOUS scarf, Raina! I like the color you chose. I have been thinking about this scraf too, as I subscribe to Interweave Knits and have that project earmarked too :o) Glad you found some knitting companionship to see you through these busy and frustrating days of late...And what a swet gift you received--just in time to cheer too! Happy Days, my friend ((HUGS)) Oh, I'm having a giveaway this week--stop in if you get a chance :o)
Thats so beautiful, I love you piccies as usual too.
gorgeous scarf! i just started knitting, but all i've really mastered is the garter stitch :) i think it's going to take me a while to branch out to more difficult projects.
Your photos are so beautiful and artistic. Just lovely.
A few years back I went through a very bad experience and during that time I knit a shawl with Noro Silk Garden and seeing the beautiful colors flow off my needles was a place I could go and feel peace.
This difficult period is just a small piece of the fabric of your life.
I came to your blog from Jane's--love it. You've got such a fun way of writing! I'll be back!
The scarf is beautiful, as are the photos, as always!
"Life is like my scarf sometimes - a thousand stitches joined together to form a whole."
That is a very poetic sentence - I love it!
I think whoever knitted my scarf has dropped a few stitches though.
:-) x
That's what I like about knitting, painting and writing too. One stich at a time, one row at a time, one word, one brushstroke...One after the other it becomes a whole like days become years. I checked Kat's blog - love her energy and the goodies from the giveaway look great. My foot is coming along,thanks for the get well wishes.
Dy
soooo niiice!
hey i hear you're coming to ny! io think you'll like the lower east side for shopping as well as williamsburg along bedford avenue and especially down n. 5th street down to the river! (weave ina n out of the side streets--you'll find good things i promise and great restaurants--espeically Diner or Marlow & Sons on BVroadway in w'burg!
have a great trip!
oh... i love the way you described yur knitting... wonderful feeling, isn't it... i so know what it's like to knit to forget teh world... it's like flying away.
the scarf is perfect!
truly a beautiful scarf...and lovely photos,too.
I am in awe of your talent...actually humbled by it...
Looks stunning - what a lovely way to create!
such a beautiful scarf.
Beautiful Scarf! And Holy Cow -- I thought of you yesterday and wondered how you're surviving. Hopefully the rest of the week will be a little less rocky.
the scarf is beautiful, raina!
Such a lovely scarf and beautiful photography to match!
That's a beautiful scarf. I wish I was able to knit....maybe one day.
that is gorgeous, you are so talented........
Gill
It's a beautiful scarf. While you say it far more poetic than I can, this post really describes why I knit. It's a release from the stresses of my job...and my life. A necessity.
It's wonderful how anxiety can be transformed into creativity!
Mary:)
Hi Raina, I'm 'tagging' you. Hope you'll join in, but please don't feel obligated!
Beautiful!
It's divine!
You're very talented...
Along with the 'tag' (see earlier comment) I'm awarding you with the 'Super Commenter' award. Pop by when you have a moment to 'pick' it up. It's a little garish but it's the sentiment that counts. Really love you stopping by!
Glorious scarf, looks amazing and must feel the same way. I love it when you can really settle into the rhythm of a piece.
think that's the purpose of knitting...it takes one off on a little journey.
having a useful and beautiful object at the end is the icing on the cupcake
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