Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Olympic Knitting

 Thanks to all that team figure skating drama, my latest Pimpeliesse is a done deal. It's not getting blocked anytime soon since I doubt it would dry in this wet weather. I'm holding out for a sunny day.



 Here's the new project I was hinting at the other day. It's a Snowfling Mitt by Tanis Arts. I knew I would cave and do some Olympic knitting. My plan is to have these done by the next winter Olympics in Beijing.


The deal has been that I can't knit on the mittens until I put a row on Tracery. My plan worked because I'm now at the place where I have to think about steeking. I've steeked before, several times and I know it's not really a big deal but even so....I'm not looking forward to it.


And speaking of Olympic knitting, have you seen this story about the Finnish team knitting squares for a blanket for their President's new baby? The snowboarding coach has even been knitting at the events to calm the athletes. That's what you call team work.
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  1. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2018 at 12:12 AM

    Those snowy mitts are beautiful!

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  2. The Well Fed WheelFebruary 13, 2018 at 1:02 AM

    That mitten is so pretty and I love that the finnish team is knitting. That is so cool.

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  3. BetsyFebruary 13, 2018 at 2:21 AM

    Love that the team is knitting together. How cool is that? Your Pimpeliesse is so pretty. I do love that pattern. Steering! Eek! Just the thought gives me the shivers.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  4. Delighted HandsFebruary 13, 2018 at 7:21 AM

    Ahh, nothing like a new cast on to get you excited! The mitt is very pretty! Knitting should be an olympic sport, too!

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  5. BridgetFebruary 13, 2018 at 8:35 AM

    I have been loving the stories of the Finns knitting!

    Looks like you have been quite busy - you've got a lot going on, and they all are looking lovely.

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  6. Tired TeacherFebruary 13, 2018 at 9:43 AM

    I sometimes make "deals" with myself, too. I looks like it's working well for you. Love all your projects!

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  7. VeraFebruary 13, 2018 at 10:02 AM

    How great is that - the Finns knitting? Love it.

    Your projects are all so beautiful. Steeking scares the ***** out of me. One day I do want to try it though...maybe on a tiny swatch or something to boost confidence?

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  8. kathy bFebruary 13, 2018 at 11:09 AM

    I didnt realize they were knitting for their president's baby. What a gift. I love that knitting is getting some due at the WORLD stage. Your mitten , by the way, is stunning.

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  9. RoslynFebruary 13, 2018 at 12:56 PM

    Just wanted to let you know my soap arrived in Alberta, Canada yesterday evening! Thank you so much - it arrived on a day when I needed a little pick me up, and this was perfect. I already used the "love spell" today. Love it!
    Love the card too! What die is that? I'm also a paper craffer, and of course, yarn manipulator...with a steeked sweater waiting to be knit...but the thought of cutting into a knit sweater gives me pause and makes me quake in my knit socks!
    Anyway, thanks again for the generous gift!

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    1. AraigneeFebruary 13, 2018 at 4:20 PM

      You are very welcome! Here is that die from Simon Says Stamp: https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Simon-Says-Stamp-HEARTS-ALIVE Wafer-Die-S419-Hey-Love-S419?
      currency=USD

      I had a lot of fun with it.

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    2. AraigneeFebruary 13, 2018 at 4:21 PM

      https://www.simonsaysstamp.com/product/Simon-Says-Stamp-HEARTS-ALIVE-Wafer-Die-S419-Hey-Love-S419?currency=USD

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    3. AraigneeFebruary 13, 2018 at 4:21 PM

      I have no idea what I did in the first reply. I hope this one is better!

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    4. RoslynFebruary 13, 2018 at 5:24 PM

      Thanks! It's a lovely die. I work part-time in a scrapbook store - I will have to see if one of our suppliers has that one.

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  10. WanderingcatstudioFebruary 13, 2018 at 4:25 PM

    Even unblocked, Pimpeliesse looks amazing! Tracery is looking awesome!

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  11. elnsFebruary 13, 2018 at 4:46 PM

    Your knitting looks so good and I do love the Finnish knitting stories. I see them, and think, Yes! My people! My boys know that I commandeer the living room t.v. when my favorites are on the olympics. They now know what a twizzle sequence is. my work is almost done ;)

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  12. Caffeine GirlFebruary 13, 2018 at 8:54 PM

    I had not heard about the Finnish knitters, so thanks for sharing!
    Those mittens are just so gorgeous. I should really try them -- especially since I've never done a lining before.
    Steeking is always a big deal!

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  13. DebFebruary 15, 2018 at 12:17 AM

    Steeking, huh? Google explained the whole horrifying thing to me. Cut your work after all that - eek! Oh, and I agree with everyone, your projects look beautiful.

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  14. Judy S.February 15, 2018 at 11:00 AM

    How do you ever get up the courage to steek? I can't imagine cutting into something that takes so much work. Impressive! Love that mitten and thanks for the link to the Finnish story; I'd seen folks knitting but nothing more.

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