On the other hand some of the students have been getting up to high jinks relieving exam stresses in the library - I came in this morning to find books wrapped in pairs of boys underpants [!] stuffed into the roof of the lift ...
And the Uni has put on a Pedometer Challenge - all staff signing up get a pedometer and those that show the most improvement could win a prize - it's all very compulsive, this step counting. There's all kinds of fancy technologies attached to this gizmo - for example, I've burned 1933 calories walking and walked 2.46 km - the life of a library assistant is quite active it would seem. The challenge begins next week.
Onto knitty content - does anyone know how many calories knitting burns *thinking of Excel spreadsheets and how much chocolate I could have if I exercise-knit*
Icarus is coming on well -although it's kinda 'saggy'-looking when photographed. The safety pin is where I have an extra yarn-over and absolutely no inclination to drop down and try to fix this. A darning needle and some yarn at the end will sort this out.
I read this blog and her happy accident helped me to see how 2 colours would work with Icarus. I have decided to do the same with mine- with this 'just burst into flames' scorching hot yellow colour.
Whaddya think? I may even add some amber-coloured Swarovski bicones to the ends as the designer Miriam demonstrates so clearly how to add them, and I think it might add a bit of weight [and sparkle] to Icarus.
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I'm in love with the "tiger's eye" look of that colourway so if it were me, I'd do it all the way in that, but if you like a bold contrast...
Thanks to the link for the tutorial about adding beads to an edging. I've tried a variation on that theme using a fine crochet hook on my Leaf Lace shawl but that looks a great way too.
http://esurientes.blogspot.com/2006/02/kit-kat-canteloupe.html
so, you going to check out all the weird Kit Kats available in Japan?
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I just finished blocking an Icarus on Friday-- for someone to give as a Mother's Day gift. I also used yarn from handpaintedyarn.com --purple/gold (it's looks alot like your pictures, LOL) I used 1 whole skein and less than 1/4 of the second. And though I used one "color", the binding off gave it a "flame-licked" look. I must make one for myself.
Wow, that would be stunning. I love the colour of your Icarus, it is gorgeous!
Adding a solid yellow will make the yellow in your main yarn "pop." I say, go for it!
And, thanks for your comments on my Icarus. I'm feeling rather alone with it. No one else I know knits lace, and I'm supposed to be the "experienced" knitter in my circle.
Thanks for your thoughts, Elaine.
Outlook is a real pain for me - sometimes it sends, sometimes it doesn't. Trouble is, it seems to save the ones it hasn't sent and then sends them at some random later time - as result I can emails from very confused people...
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