this week i knit a hat. but really, i had plans to finish my sweater.
see the sleeve, that needs some attention? this tea leaves cardigan has been on the needles for some time now, waiting patiently for it's turn. but like a good book or bottle of wine, there is no need to hurry :)
in the beginning knitting class i teach, hats are being knit. and so, somehow, one jumped on my needles too.
one of my student - friends loaned me the new noro knitting magazine ( the premiere issue). and that's where the pattern was found. it's the checkerboard cap on page 69. it takes two different colorways of noro silk garden, and very basic colorwork technique. if you have been looking for a beginner colorwork pattern, this is one. still reading safari by tony park, so exciting!
ravelry notes
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photos taken
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joining with ginny
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(oh my this post was easy after the africa ones! thank you so much for your interest there!)
xxx lori
The hat is just lovely!
ReplyDeleteAh, I got the magazine two Saturdays ago and I am eying the lapel wrap on page 29...I have two different colors of Noro Kureyon Sock. I don't think it will be the same yardage, well it isn't but it could be enough....I am a bit perplexed by the pattern. I think i may look a bit "puffy" in it. Maybe I should save it. This is my first Noro yarn, got with some birthday money....it has to be something special. I also very much like the crocheted slippers and generally speaking, the accessories/home items at the end of the magazine. I can't wait to see your Tealeaves finished!!!
ReplyDeletei was looking at the same one, and thinking the same thing. it's very pretty though! have fun deciding what to make. :)
DeleteI love the hat and will add it to my to-do list for the winter knitting! Thanks Lori, XOXO
ReplyDeleteI love the hat, Lori! LOVE! I need to make one for winter, for sure! Thanks for sharing it with us!
ReplyDeleteLove the hat! I can see how one came off your needles too!
ReplyDeleteLove the hat!!!! I saw that magazine in the yarn shop yesterday, might have to go back and pick it up :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen this magazine!!! If the hat is any indication of the other designs, it's got to be a winner! Hat is simply lovely!
ReplyDeleteYour knitting is always so beautiful. I like the look of it so much and if I could take your knitting class, might actually figure out how to do it. Unfortunately, I tried twice -- with my cousin and then another cousin's wife -felt like I was all thumbs. Working the two needles in unison just didn't click with me. Crochet is so much easier. Hope you are having a great week. Tammy
ReplyDeletepretty hat! I must learn this! I think it would do my heart a lot of good:)
ReplyDeleteDear Lori...I love your tea leaves ~ and the wool is beautiful! Would you believe I have had plans for a tea leaves for myself for nearly two years and have yet to cast on. My friend, Melanie from Our Ash Grove, and I have had plans to make this but knitting for the wee ones always comes first. Though she and I did knit the recipe shawl in the winter. But you've inspired me, and perhaps I'll cast on ~ sometime in January!
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking lots of you and sending you hugs :)
xo Jules
Lori, your tea leaves is looking amazing and I love the colourway.
ReplyDeleteI am still knitting down the body of mine back and forth, nice, easy knitting.
Your hat is so beautiful! The colours are, cheerful and wonderful, I think it's time for me to buy some Noro.
Have a lovely day dear friend
xo xo
Linda
I love the colour of your Tea Leaves. I was tossing up between that shade of grey/charcoal or ruby red and decided that I will do one in both colours! The had is lovely too. Jacinta
ReplyDeleteI love the hat! Noro is beautiful stuff. The colour of your tealeaves cardi is perfect.
ReplyDeleteHi Lori! We have here so hot weather that seeing your knittings make me sweat even more. They are so beautiful and the colours just adorable. I do wish the fall comes soon and I can enjoy knitting! x Teje
ReplyDeleteOh, how I wish I could knit now that my baby boy sleeps a lot in the car back from my daughter´s school ( when I leave her ). I stay in the car listening to the radio and then... knitting would be amazing for this fall ~ winter weather!
ReplyDeleteI love your new hat, Lori!
I love the hat too. The aqua at the top and the pink-grey at the bottom just wooed me over
ReplyDeleteI think there should be a Lori hat club. In 50 major cities and 25 countries. And the goal would be to SPOT eachother!! Then, who ever finds the first five Lori Hat Members wins a trillion dollars plus one pair of Lori Slippers
Love
kj
Noro is one of my favorites for its magical abilities. I love how it makes your hat look so much more complicated. I have a couple balls at home that may need to be pair for this hat. I have the yarn for a Tea LEaves, but have yet to cast on. Soon, I am sure. Love the colors you choose as always.
ReplyDeleteReally love the weave look to the pattern. You are a teacher...I should have guessed.You knit beautiful work. I hope to get to that point someday...where all my stitches are beautiful and I understand the knitting directions! :)
ReplyDeleteYour cardigan is beautiful! I've been playing with the idea of knitting that one. Or the shalom. I can't decide. Maybe I'll be crazy and try something I haven't seen all over the place (probably not, though!). I'm terrified of colorwork. Of course, I haven't really looked into it - but it seems that I'd get horribly confused and knotted about. :/
ReplyDeleteBeautiful hat! all those colours and texture, love it.
ReplyDeleteYour cardigan is going to be lovely, the colour will go with so many things.
Ooooo....this would be perfect for the Chemo Hats I knit and donate! Love the fact that it's beautiful but not overwhelming in pattern; i.e. I could crank these out reasonably fast.
ReplyDeleteAnd laughing at the sweater with an arm still on the needles; I suddenly feel no guilt for a project sitting in the basket, almost finished, but STILL on the needles.... <:-)
XXOO~~
Anne
I love your hat. It is so fun and how exciting about a new knitting magazine. Your sweater looks so pretty. My sister made that sweater and I have seen her wear it so many times. Someday I'll have to make one for myself.
ReplyDeleteOoh Lori, I love that hat! I must confess, I've never been a fan of Noro - just always too many colours going on at once if you know what I mean? But I think you've just converted me!
ReplyDeleteJane x
Lori,
ReplyDeleteI really love the colour combination of your hat and the colour of your Tea Leaves cardigan.Have a great weekend!
Shantana
Love the hat Lori- there is something so special about Noro. I had a hard time with the sleeves on this cardi to...had to add sts...toooo tight in the pattern, no? I bet it will be a favorite.
ReplyDeletewhat a sweet and colorful hat! i do love noro. and the cardi...in my fave color, perfect.
ReplyDeleteLori,
ReplyDeleteLove your soft textured and subtly colored hat!
Hello from Puerto Rico!
The hat is gorgeous!! I love the cardigan too!
ReplyDeleteLovely, softly textured and wonderful colours...what a pretty hat! I also love that cardigan, it's been on my to do list for a long time. You are inspiring me, Lori!
ReplyDeleteHelen x
Beautiful hat! Oh, and a Noro magazine..... that must be wonderful too!
ReplyDeleteLori, I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed following along on your Africa journey. I love hearing about your projects and just wanted to tell you that I appreciate you!
ReplyDeleteLove that hat!
ReplyDeleteooh! so pretty. you and the hat!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful hat and such an amazing yarn, the Noro. Really want to have a look at the magazine!
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i wish you were my knitting teacher! i wish i had the patience to start and try to teach myself!
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