Another chemo cap is almost complete. The Caps for a Cure deadline is two weeks away, so I’m concentrating on getting a few hats made quickly. This is another Elann Esprit cap, hanging out with one of my favorite frogs. I’m using Esprit and Esprit Print to form the stripes. All that is left are the decrease rows. Next up is a kid’s cap. Any suggestions for a pattern?
In honor of Caps for a Cure, here’s my next Marvelous Month of May give-away: Leave a comment with your favorite Elann Esprit color or combination of colors, and you will be entered into a drawing to win enough of that yarn to make either socks or a hat. Here’s a link to some patterns for Cascade Fixation, which will work for Elann Esprit. So throw your name in the hat for a chance to try this stretchy yarn.
Ali is having a goal-setting contest on her blog, Skeins her way. So, of course, I must set some goals . . . .
Things To Knit (or Crochet) This Summer (with links to previous posts)
- Two adult chemo caps and two children’s chemo caps
- Shedir (I still have high hopes! The ribbing is done.)
- Sahara — either knit it or rip it, that leaves me an option!
- Manos Wildflowers Vest
- Two more adult chemo caps and two more children’s chemo caps
- One pair of socks
- Spin wool The Bearded One bought me
That’s a pretty ambitious list for me. I’m going to allow myself to swap out another project for any one that is on the list that I decide not to tackle over the summer. You can enter the contest until the end of May.
The Bearded One shared an interesting article with me from his Thunder Press, motorcycle event magazine. Each year, a group called the Gypsy Riders sponsor a women’s ride in support of the Arizona Institute for Breast Health. Their recent endeavor, as reported in Thunder Press, took them to the English Rose Tea Room for lunch, a spa, a lingerie shop, and a chocolate and wine lounge. Now that is right up my alley! Motorcycles, tea, and fighting cancer, all in one event!
Speaking of tea, I am really enjoying getting to know my Knitters Tea Swap 3 Pal, Ingrid from Nova Scotia. Being geographically challenged, I’ll take the opportunity to find out more about that area, across the country from my own. Don’t they have a beautiful coat of arms? This year’s KTS3 is not a secret swap, so we know our partner. We also send and receive from the same person. This is giving us a chance to really connect with our partners this round.
AudioBook Blurb:
The Golden Compass is mesmerizing. It alternates between adrenaline-laced action and thought-provoking theorizing. Deep-thinking readers find plenty to stimulate the brain waves while adventures keep the “pages” turning. The different renderings of the human soul’s form intrigue me and keep me looking for the next incarnation. The meanings of the symbols on the alethiometer (the golden compass) give plenty to think about in themselves. Although there are definite sides to the struggle — good and bad — it is not always clear right away where each character fits. Even the main character, Lyra, wavers between the two at first, but she is the heroine and I expect she is the epitome of the good — although that is still to be seen.
I have started on the second book in the series, The Subtle Knife. It is taking me to new worlds. My imagination is reeling!
(Click the three photos above for links to the source.)
I love the two Esprit colors you are using. They look really nice together.
Thanks for the links for the Fixation patterns and the Caps for a Cure.
I have a hat I knit for my Aunt last summer and unfortunately she passed away the morning after I finished it. I have held onto it because I want to make another and donate them both.
Comment by Suzanne — Thursday, May 17, 2007 @ 4:30 pm
I have lots of Fixation and Esprit, so I’ll opt out in favor of someone who’d like to try it! Ambitious knitting list – you go.
I’m glad you’re enjoying the Pullman books. I need to listen to them again. Might be just the thing for my drive to Estes in June.
Comment by Chris — Thursday, May 17, 2007 @ 5:10 pm
Oh I love Cedar! What a great shade of green. And I bet it would look great with Phlox. I like Burnished Apricot too. What a great color palette. I’ll have to try some of that!
Comment by Amy — Thursday, May 17, 2007 @ 5:36 pm
Oh, silver sage and jade! Why did you make me look? Now I have to buy some. Sheesh.
Maybe I have time for a Cap for the cure or two before the deadline -
Comment by melanie — Thursday, May 17, 2007 @ 6:42 pm
I love Cedar and Grey Slate – I should see if I can find a yarn store that carries something similar. Thanks for all the pattern links!
Comment by Nicole — Thursday, May 17, 2007 @ 10:12 pm
I think my favorite color is wine and anything that would blend with it.
I LOVE the idea of that motorcycle ride! Makes me want to go to Arizona though.
Comment by ~Kristie — Friday, May 18, 2007 @ 12:47 am
[...] In honor of Caps for a Cure, Rebecca’s giving away enough Elann Esprit to make socks or a hat – leave her a comment indicating your favorite Elann Esprit color(s) before the end of May. [...]
Pingback by Stumbling Over Chaos :: Goats and llamas and cats, oh my! — Friday, May 18, 2007 @ 5:03 am
Fabulous — now I won’t be bored this summer, either. Thanks for the inspiration! : )
Comment by Batty — Friday, May 18, 2007 @ 5:46 am
Glad you are enjoying the Golden Compass series; I read them a while back and should re-read them before the movie. As for Esprit… hmm, I like Tarragon, but if I’m in the mood for multi-color, I’d pick Caribbean Surf.
Comment by limedragon :-: Harriet — Friday, May 18, 2007 @ 5:52 am
Canyon gold is wonderful and happy! Good luck with your Summer knitting!
Comment by heide — Friday, May 18, 2007 @ 5:55 am
Lilac multi color is wonderful! I haven’t had the chance to try this yarn yet. I’ve made chemo caps for others, though.
Comment by Karen in Toledo — Friday, May 18, 2007 @ 5:55 am
I’m reading The Golden Compass now too! I’ve heard about it for years and finally decided to check it out for myself. I think I like the Caribbean Surf too, it just so darn cheerful.
Comment by Olga — Friday, May 18, 2007 @ 7:06 am
I like Licorice Allsorts & any solid that matches with it! Maybe that black.
Comment by Anastacia — Friday, May 18, 2007 @ 7:57 am
I love the Peacock Green! What great goals you’ve set!
Comment by 5elementknitr — Friday, May 18, 2007 @ 8:59 am
I love that frog
! I’m sad to admit I’ve never used that yarn, but the Burgundy color looks pretty on the site (I think it was Burgundy). Great goals – I constantly make lists of all kinds, but somehow laundry manages to get done more than knitting 
. I haven’t even started another Helix hat yet, but I really want to – it’s so fun.
Golden Compass – I can wait no longer…
Comment by pixie girl — Friday, May 18, 2007 @ 9:24 am
Ooh, exciting! I’d love to try me some Esprit. I like the fresh pesto and alaskan blue. Yummy!
Comment by Megan — Friday, May 18, 2007 @ 12:50 pm
I love Jade. The pink colours are really pretty too, but I’d certainly choose Jade for a pair of socks. I love green socks!
Comment by Eve — Friday, May 18, 2007 @ 1:44 pm
Soft Periwinkle and Jade are my favs. Thanks for the pattern links
Comment by Tammy — Friday, May 18, 2007 @ 6:46 pm
Looks like you have an ambitious list for your summer. Get yourself going right and finish that Shedir this month. C’mon, you know you can do it! Your list has me thinking about setting some summer knitting goals for myself.
I have not knit with Elann’s Esprit before. I love that Soft Periwinkle. They have so many beautiful colors.
Comment by Sarah — Friday, May 18, 2007 @ 8:26 pm
The hat looks lovely. You have some great plans for your summer knitting.
Comment by Rain — Saturday, May 19, 2007 @ 11:06 am
Hey…you finish your SHEDIR and I will finish mine! Let’s hold each other to it, okay? Glad you have a plan.
I tagged you for the meme that is floating around the knitting world. Details are on my blog. Feel free to do it or to not do it – no pressure.
Comment by Rebecca — Saturday, May 19, 2007 @ 5:06 pm
I love glacier blue!
Comment by Kenyetta — Saturday, May 19, 2007 @ 8:21 pm
It’s hard to choose, but I like fresh pesto.
Comment by Jen — Sunday, May 20, 2007 @ 3:51 am
This is one of my favorite, of not my favorite cotton yarn. I wouldlove the Licorice Allsorts with Slate Grey. Thanks for having a contest, I am having one as well on my blog for the Month of May with a ser of stitch markers to give away….if you want to come play…
http://sheknits7.blogspot.com
Comment by sheknits — Sunday, May 20, 2007 @ 6:01 pm
Can’t wait to see your hats! I’ve only made socks with Esprit and Fixation, going to try one in this, thanks so much for the links to the great patterns. I love all the colors but my very favorite has to be Rose Motif, I love using Cyclamen with it.
Comment by Stacey — Monday, May 21, 2007 @ 8:06 am
I love Peacock Green and Alaskan Blue!
Comment by knit_tgz — Monday, May 21, 2007 @ 1:13 pm
I am a pink freak so I think Cyclamen and Rose Motif would look great together.
Thanks for the link to those patterns!
Comment by Lisa — Tuesday, May 22, 2007 @ 3:43 pm