213. (Yet Another) Noro Striped Scarf

Oh, how I love this photo that Claudia took in Boston.  Sandy was knitting on her Aran mittens behind me, and I was knitting on the latest Noro Silk Garden scarf while we listened to, more than watched, (because we were so far back) As You Like It in Boston Common.  The actors were so good, particularly the women, that the listening-only experience was perfectly adequate and enjoyable.  It was a wonderful performance, and this comes from a somewhat experienced, somewhat (wherein "somewhat" means "thoroughly") snobbish theater-goer. And it was free, under a beautiful sky, and with beautiful friends to boot.

Now I'm finished.  It's my new favorite (as each one is). It's Colorways 249 and 268. 

This one goes great with blue jeans and brown leather.  My theory is that 99% of the time (someone documented a bad almost-solid-purple experience once) you can just grab two colorways of Silk Garden and knit. Every combination is pleasing.  My next one is going to be neutral vanillas, grays, and beiges, and I planned to get started on that right away.

Now, though, I am making a knitting detour.  After a most thoroughly enjoyable lunch in Middlebury with Jessie yesterday (Wonderful conversation!  Mojito! Thai chicken salad to die for! Blueberry-almond tart with Ben & Jerry's ice cream!  All on the deck near the creek at this sweet place), I scored some of her luscious Merino/Bamboo/Nylon yarn. 

I love what that woman does with color.  We Vermonters are lucky to have her, and Judy of Ball and Skein, both of whom have The Gift.  I'm also thrilled to learn that Kaleidoscope is now carrying Jessie's yarn.  I'm very pleased to see some more Vermont yarn in their shop.  I was picking Jessie's brain about something super-soft that I can knit for my new graduate student, who has moved here from Florida.  Her mom and her grandmom, she tells me, think she's certifiable for even considering coming here for her Master's.  She was already wearing sweaters this summer when I was wondering what other layer I could take off and still remain decent. I expect that young woman to be in full winter attire by the end of August, and she needs to do some serious shopping. I've already given her this sage advice. (heh)

Also:  A) She needs some wool socks, but I'm not so much the sock knitter, and B) She needs a scarf.  Well, that I can do.  The other thing, of course, is she's from Florida.  I am not sure how she feels about wool, and especially mohair, against her skin, or else I would very quickly give her the newly finished Silk Garden scarf.  While I think it's soft and I love it, I suspect that a person from Florida might think it's too itchy.  I put some of Jessie's Merino/Bamboo mix next to my neck, and that is definitely the ticket!  Soft, smooth, luscious.  I think I might even make a foray into some lace edging for this.  Mmmmmm.

You're not gonna believe it, but after an impromptu phone call last night, the butterfly is off to Montreal to see another flower for lunch today.  Definitely a butterfly who lunches.

Comments

[Mel]

Yay! Give Lee Ann a big ol' smooch for me.

[Kristen]

Heh, you reminded me of a phenomenon I noted in college. Long about November, the kids from the south would be wandering around in parkas while the kids from Alaska were still wearing shorts.

[Helen]

Isn't that Bamboo yarn from Piece of Vermont luscious?
I went a little nuts.
I bought many. ...
I blame it on the muffins -- she makes killer muffins!

[jessie]

Thanks for the lunch date and the shout-out on the bamboo.

I'm still jealous that you're seeing Lee Ann. Take notes.

[DebbieB]

What's all this knitting??? Isn't this a gardening blog?

KIDDING. I KID.

My Noro scarf is languishing in WIP-land. It took the summer off, but plans to get busy at the first dip of the thermometer below 70.

[Carole]

I agree that Jessie does great work with yarn. I've made socks with her stuff and they are gooooood. Have fun with Lee Ann today. Give her a smooch from me, won't you?

[margene]

That scarf makes perfect summer knitting. Have fun and give Leeann a hug from me!

[elizabeth a airhart]

i am from florida ear muffs in the winter time

the postings are fun nice to see your friends

and such pretty ladies

[scoutj]

When do you come to NM for lunch?

[kmkat]

I admired that Noro scarf when I saw it over at Claudia's blog. It looks an awful lot like one I knit last year as a Christmas gift. (I just checked it in Ravelry; I used #249 and #204; no wonder they look similar.) And I made one of cream / beige / gray, too. Apparently you are channeling me with an 11 months' delay. 8-)

So. When does Wisconsin or Minnesota appear on your lunching itinerary?

[Linda M]

After twenty years in Florida, though raised in New England, I can tell your graduate student that the thing she needs most are lots of turtlenecks so she can wear wool sweaters and scarves. I grab for both in late October or early November when our southern mornings (Tallahassee, not Miami) get quite brisk. And yes, it is funny to see the kids from Miami walking around campus in tiny, puffy down jackets, tight little low-rider jeans with their bellies hanging out and Ugg boots... a unique style!

[(formerly) no-blog-rachel]

Oh I'm only a LITTLE envious of you being able to see/meet those lovely bloggers - and them being able to hang out with you. If you somehow-by-accident-or-design find yourself out in CA I hope you speak up about it prior - because I will take the day off, fill up the car (no matter the gas expense) and drive anywhere within the state to stalk - I mean see you!

[claudia]

Pants, bought. he he he.

[Cookie]

Love the bamboo and that Jessie.

Have a good time and remember to come home!

xo

[Lee Ann]

Claudia forgot her pants?

Oh, dear. Well, damned good thing you told her to buy some. What would we do without you?

[Ruth]

Give Lee Ann a hug from me and tell her to start blogging again!

[DK]

Love the colors of yarn you picked up from Jessie. Can't wait to see what you create with it.
BTW - have you tried the new granola bars from Vermont Nut Free? I'm seeking a personal opinion before ordering. You know these 10 yr old kids can be very picky when it comes to foods.

[Carol]

Try the lace ribbon scarf from V. Avery with that yarn. I think it might be a fab combination!