Spring is almost a sure thing in my neck of the woods so I'm reflecting the mood of the season in my choice of colors for my latest project. Actually, when I look at these colors, I think about Highlighter pens. So as my mind wandered, I did a search for a photo of some pens to compare to my yarn. Funny, in my search for basic cheapo highlighters, I came across some really neat and, in some cases, bizarre (the syringe, if you're wondering) pens. My personal favorites are the one with the post-it tabs attached.
I'm currently making up another Lola Bowla for my Mother for Easter. I hope to have it done in time.
I'm a little afraid to mention this next thing so publicly but here goes: I'm going to let my short hair grow out. There, its out in the internet cosmos now so there's no turning back. I used to have very long hair about 20 years ago so I know what to expect. I love my short hair but my face shape has changed with age and maybe longer hair will compliment my wrinkies better. Plus I really want to see how the gray will show up. I love gray hair. My grandmother had white hair for as long as I can remember and I really hope to follow in her gene steps. However, its probably not 100% in the cards. I'll get what I get and I'm getting more every day (I think).
I mention all this hair business because my latest knitted article of obsession has been headbands. I'm hoping that wearing headbands will help camouflage the weird hair inconsistencies as it grows. It'll be too warm to wear hats so this is the next best thing. I've already made several Quants from Knitty but they are mostly for Christmas gifts (I get points for starting this early in the year).
That pattern is a lot of fun to knit and would be a great project if you want to learn the entrelac technique.
(Don't kill me for posting your piccie, Elizabeth...) Isn't she cute wearing this version in Jasper by Berroco? The flowers you see are in the background and not growing out of her head or attached to the headband. All this headband action has inspired me to do a modular version and here's what I have so far:
It's not blocked yet since it's only about 45% complete. I'm working it in Jamieson's Shetland Spindrift and will be writing up a pattern when its done.
