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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

influenced


not yet one hundred percent sure about this pattern (it's me really, making errors, my own fault!), but it's safe to say my knitting has been influenced by a recent trip to alaska, the design hasn't quite begun (there is an animal in it), i'm looking forward to that. using a lovely soft merino and fine kid mohair blend from beaverslide dry goods, i hope this turns out the way i'm imagining.

another influence is colin meloy and carson ellis. i love everything they do, their music, illustrations, telling tales. their new book, under wildwood was on my porch when i arrived home from work today. this knitting requires every bit of attention, what to do tonight? knit or read? both i think  :)

you may like to enter the giveaway i'm having here (if you haven't already) it's open till october 21st, after we return from an upcoming trip! joining with ginny.
xxx lori


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31 comments:

  1. momto5October 3, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    are all those yarns going to be in your project?
    personally, i think it looks great.

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  2. homemade@myplaceOctober 3, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    your knitting seems promising...!!!
    xxx Alessandra

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  3. suzanneOctober 3, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    Hello Lori

    So nice to see your post pop up while I was busy with mine. Your trip to Alaska..wow beautiful. I haven't knitted for ages..I have so much natural brown wool that I feel a inspired. I brought some gorgeous malabrigo Rusta yarn. Have you ever seen their range? Its gorgeous and the colors are heavenly. My mom is crocheting a blanket with it for me. Thought that a blanket would be more of an heirloom than a cardigan. I have a couple of lovely cardigan patterns lined up for next Winter.

    Have a great day
    Suzanne

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  4. AndeeOctober 3, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    Oh your project looks so nice. I wonder what it will be???

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  5. Christine NOctober 3, 2012 at 7:30 PM

    Love your choice of yarn! Hope it turns out well; I think your project is beautiful so far.

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  6. BlondeOctober 3, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    That yarn looks absolutely yummy!

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  7. SusanOctober 3, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    I always have several projects going and in one evening, I go back and forth, do my crossword puzzle, and if I'm still awake...read. You've intrigued me with your new book. XOXO

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  8. Kim October 3, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    Oh, that looks lovely.

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  9. Tracey ~ CloverOctober 3, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    You do keep your suitcases busy don't you? ;)
    Of course I think your knitting is beautiful, everything you do is, you have that special touch.
    Have a great time on your trip and I am looking forward to seeing where you've been this time.

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  10. EmmaOctober 3, 2012 at 8:54 PM

    The book arrived, what a treat, thanks! I love the color work, can't wait to see what that turns into. I cannot believe I have not heard of the Wildwood series, we loved the other stories that were illustrated by her, do not know him at all. We will have to give this a try, if I can tear Melva away from Elizabeth Zimmerman :).

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  11. Teje KarjalainenOctober 3, 2012 at 11:49 PM

    Hi Lori! I love knittings with pictures! You have beautiful natural colours and I could imagine some reindeers running there! I used to make pullovers with figures and animals but why now I make only easier knittings? x Teje

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  12. DebbyOctober 4, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    It's amazing how our creativity is inspired by our travels. Your knitting is lovely...it will be amazingly soft...the yarn must be lovely to work with. I remember my husband had a pair of gloves in similar colours when I first met him...I think they were Bolivian.

    Thanks for introducing me to melloy and ellis again...I remember reading about them on your blog a little while ago. I'll follow them now so that I can keep up to date with their lovely work and hopefully it will inspire me to start drawing again.

    Have a safe trip and an amazing holiday.
    Deb

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  13. Andrea @ little bucklesOctober 4, 2012 at 1:11 AM

    I'm in awe......again! The pattern is beautiful. P.s. I finally found a knitting doll. Can't wait for it to arrive. I've wanted one ever since I saw yours here :) xxx

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  14. FrancesOctober 4, 2012 at 5:26 AM

    Lori, I bet that your fabulous Alaska trip will provide all sorts of inspiration...to your knitting and beyond!

    Thank you so much for generously posting all the additional Alaska photographs in the previous post. Young bears and their mama, little squirrel, little flowers, vast vistas, Mt. Mckinley!!! The colors, the scale of it all, are so very impressive.

    xo

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  15. eidolonsOctober 4, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    Gah! They have a second book?! Must acquire immediately! (:

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  16. karenOctober 4, 2012 at 5:55 AM

    So is this a pattern in your head? I am enjoying it so far and the yarn is lovely. I haven't read that book yet but have seen it out and about on yarn along. Good luck with your pattern invention, I hope it is exactly as it is in your head :)

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  17. nicoleOctober 4, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Wildwood has been on my reading list forever, and now they've come out with a second book... I will definitely have to put MY knitting down at some point and plunge into some reading.

    :)

    I LOVE the look of your knit so far. Can't wait to see more.

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  18. TammyOctober 4, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    So amazing to me how you can get such intricate patterns from needles and yarn. I've seen it done with crochet, too, but carrying different colored yarns seems rather tricky to me. Wishing you a wonderful day. Tammy

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  19. MinaOctober 4, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    Oh, I´m so curious about this!
    Have a safe trip and have a wonderful weekend, too!!
    xo
    Mina

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  20. AnonymousOctober 4, 2012 at 11:48 AM

    the red bean received that book last night as one of her birthday presents, promptly held it up and said, "you can read it when i'm done mama!" yay!

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  21. nunuOctober 4, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    dreamy. love your influences.

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  22. Helen PhilippsOctober 4, 2012 at 12:33 PM

    Beautiful pattern, and I enjoyed seeing the wonderful book cover....I can see how your Alaskan trip would influence your colours and images....I am also amazed at all the complex and truly delicious knitting you produce, Lori, you have such talent :)
    Helen x

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  23. GreerOctober 4, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    I think it's beautiful. Can't wait to see it finished x

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  24. stephOctober 4, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    I'm #1 on the reserve list for this book at the library and can't wait!!! But, I, too, am with a couple projects that need my full attention.....I just love when I can do both at the same time. I'll be torn. (Happy dilemma!!!!) The color and pattern on your project is quite lovely---looking forward to seeing what it grows into!

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  25. DesertSnowdropOctober 4, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    Your project sounds really interesting. I cannot wait to see it taking shape.

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  26. DeeOctober 5, 2012 at 12:47 AM

    I'm guessing that this is a shawl? Its looking fab.

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  27. kjOctober 5, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    Hello! This one looks challenging! It's going to be cozy warn, yes?

    Another get away? Oh yippee!

    Love love
    kj

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  28. MJOctober 5, 2012 at 6:59 AM

    You know, Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis were here in Boulder last week promoting their newest--I had no idea and I can't tell you how frustrated that I missed it!!!!! I loved the first, and can't wait to crack open the second! So what did you end up picking? knitting or reading? Always a tough choice :).
    xo

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  29. DebOctober 6, 2012 at 3:18 PM

    Beautiful pattern Lori ~ I love the colours you've chosen.

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  30. UnknownOctober 6, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    Mmmm, beautiful. I love those earthy colors. I'm influenced now, too. :)

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  31. JanelleOctober 7, 2012 at 1:27 AM

    always so fresh visiting here. i LOVE LOVE LOVE your expose on alaska...wow. stunning stunning place. xxx love janelle

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xoxo lori