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Scarf two is a work in progress. I love how this one is coming together. I got a couple questions from my last knitting post and the fact is : I know very little about knitting. As in, I did not really realize there were different types of needles. I just bought ones that looked about right. And also, when purchasing yarn, I go for a combination of color, texture and price. But I suppose that is what I do with every purchase I have ever made.

That said, I can tell you that my needles are 6.0 mm US 10. Which if I had to guess means they are 6mm wide and 10 inches long. And also that they are to be used in the United States.

And I do not know the brand of yarn from the green + gray scarf. I do know that I got it at Michael’s though. The yarn I am currently working with is Bernat Soft Boucle.

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And of course, I have a book to giveaway.

Winner from the previous post was…number 121 or:

You should be proud! I have had 3 c-sections and the docs who perform and assist are a special breed!

Patti, please email me with your address and I will get it to Kal. Thank you Patti, and many others for your sweet words about Paul. I read a lot of them to him and he got a weird smile on his face. He is currently a third year med student and right in the middle of his pediatrics rotation. He expected to really not like this rotation and while I am pretty sure he is not going to be a pediatrician, he is finding himself charmed by the babies and little kids. Watching that happen is very cool. Thanks for sharing it a little with me.

And one other note to those of you who expressed a desire for Kal’s book…I KNOW. Isn’t it fabulous? The good news is that if you did not win it here today, you can still buy it. She is offering a special Holiday Price. A discount on cool art. Talk about good cheer.

On the agenda for me today: some knitting and gymming and then some economic stimulus at Martin + Osa.

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7 responses to “scarf two & a winner.”

  1. leah eggers Avatar

    that scarf looks cozy and so wintery! sounds like you have a lovely day lined up. i may have to go to m+o soon myself — they have some sweaters that are calling my name!

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  2. Sharon Avatar

    I learned to knit in the 7th grade (required, back in the day, a long, long, time ago). Last year I took up knitting again, I can’t purl, add stitches, take them away, I just knit. I made 6 scarves last year and one this year.
    I think you are doing a great job, I love the yarn you are using I used Boucle on my last two. Every now and then I add a little decorative eyelash yarn, or ribbon which gives a little texture here and there throughout the knitting process.
    Anyway keep up the great work!

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  3. Cindy Avatar

    I am liking this scarf yarn a lot. I am going to have to get out my knitting stuff and re-learn and perhaps actually finish a project…..

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  4. thursday Avatar

    Actually US 10 means the same thing as 6.0mm. It’s just a random number assigned – we do things weird here in the US. In other countries they’d use the mm number, which is the thickness. But your needles could be 10 inches long, too!
    But who needs to know that stuff? You’re doing great as it is!

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  5. Melissa Neslen Avatar

    Elise, I always love reading your blog. Reading E+P story was very cute. It is fun to put everything on the line occasionally. I hope you will do the Paper adventure 09. I know its a little early, but I missed out on it this year and would really love to start it up in 09. Thank you for your inspirational words.

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  6. Caroline Avatar

    so your last post inspired me – i picked up some needles and yarn yesterday and have been knitting every free moment ever since. 🙂

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  7. Nicole Avatar
    Nicole

    You should check out ravelry.com The US 10 is the size (6 mm is UK size) and I think it corresponds to the thickness of the needle. The length of the needle is separate which is something that usually only becomes important when you begin with circular needles…

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