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So, last Saturday night during the Portland, Oregon Can't Stop the Serenity 2008 Benefit, my scarf was raffled off to a lovely woman who I never got to meet (or see, because I'm a self-conscious dork who just didn't have the guts to face anyone when they pointed out who I was when talking about the scarf). I wish I could have gone up to her instead of mumbling some sort of garbled, gooey OMGUWUBITRELY?! sort of thing to a very quiet room. Ugh. So mortifying.
Although, she did sound very happy to win the scarf, which was my whole fear in the first place. Everyone can say how nice it is and all that, but until you get that whole "holy crow" facial expression and/or exclamation of glee...you just aren't sure of yourself. I'm still not sure of myself, but y'know...nothing new.
Modeling the scarf to the right are CSTS 2008 organisers Lono and ShinyFab, respectively. They graciously posed for me while fellow Browncoats kindly lusted after the pretty. It made me feel very special.
I've posted the pattern for free, here - in both chart-form and written-out, just in case there is a preference for one or the other. I did end up using nearly 8 skeins, fair warning.
I also have a polite suggestion to contribute to Equality Now because it would be a nice thing to do and it is because of this whole "Browncoat/Firefly/Serenity thing" I have created this.
Anyway, there is scheming in the works to sell another particular pattern directly for the charity...but that will be forthcoming later. More than likely next year. Should be shiny!
Checkout the PDX Browncoats photo pool for CSTS and other PDX Browncoat events!
Although, she did sound very happy to win the scarf, which was my whole fear in the first place. Everyone can say how nice it is and all that, but until you get that whole "holy crow" facial expression and/or exclamation of glee...you just aren't sure of yourself. I'm still not sure of myself, but y'know...nothing new.
Modeling the scarf to the right are CSTS 2008 organisers Lono and ShinyFab, respectively. They graciously posed for me while fellow Browncoats kindly lusted after the pretty. It made me feel very special.
I've posted the pattern for free, here - in both chart-form and written-out, just in case there is a preference for one or the other. I did end up using nearly 8 skeins, fair warning.
I also have a polite suggestion to contribute to Equality Now because it would be a nice thing to do and it is because of this whole "Browncoat/Firefly/Serenity thing" I have created this.
Anyway, there is scheming in the works to sell another particular pattern directly for the charity...but that will be forthcoming later. More than likely next year. Should be shiny!
Checkout the PDX Browncoats photo pool for CSTS and other PDX Browncoat events!
So, I've been busy for a bit. WhoringPosting this all over the 'Verse and hoping that folks enjoy it as much as they say they do.
I am making this for the Portland, Oregon Can't Stop The Serenity 2008 event happening this June 21st and 22nd (the website is still pointing to last year's dates - just an FYI). It's just one of many things being raffled off for Equality Now.
Although, with that, I am offering those brave souls who knit the pattern for free (with a bit of a catch - I ask that you donate a little extra to Equality Now if you use this pattern).
The chart is here
The written out directions are here
I used DK weight Debbie Bliss - Prima (bamboo and merino wool) and worked the pattern on size US2/2.75mm bamboo needles - but feel free to experiment. The CO is 57 sts - so the thicker your yarn, the wider that scarf gets!!! Right now it's looking to take 8 skeins of that stuff, but I'm hoping to only use 6, total. We'll see how it goes...
I am making this for the Portland, Oregon Can't Stop The Serenity 2008 event happening this June 21st and 22nd (the website is still pointing to last year's dates - just an FYI). It's just one of many things being raffled off for Equality Now.
Although, with that, I am offering those brave souls who knit the pattern for free (with a bit of a catch - I ask that you donate a little extra to Equality Now if you use this pattern).
The chart is here
The written out directions are here
I used DK weight Debbie Bliss - Prima (bamboo and merino wool) and worked the pattern on size US2/2.75mm bamboo needles - but feel free to experiment. The CO is 57 sts - so the thicker your yarn, the wider that scarf gets!!! Right now it's looking to take 8 skeins of that stuff, but I'm hoping to only use 6, total. We'll see how it goes...
Good gravy, help me, I've joined Ravelry. I must be utterly mad - in a good way, though.
More places to pimp out my knitting soul.
As always, whenever I say I'm going to do something, that just jinxes me into doing everything else but. Figures. I should be used to this by now, but I am constantly trying to break the cycle. Or else, I really just like punishing myself. Probably the latter.
Latest projects:
- Hoodie (wip); got the back, front, one sleeve and half of the other sleeve complete; I'd probably have it done by now, but because item #2 has a real deadline, this has been shelved for a bit
- Serenity illusion scarf (wip); yup, another illusion scarf - I'm addicted, what can I say? This one, though is of my own design and I'm excited to show this off once it's complete; this one's going to be raffled off - and they better gorram appreciate it!!!
- Socks (still conceptualising - but I got the yarn, at least!); I've got needles, this awesome sock yarn and it's all because I've sworn to my husband that I wouldn't start another project until I finished one, that this remains anticipated (I'm dying to start my first pair of socks!)
Yup. This must be what going mad feels like.
What's the best photo you took this year? Show and tell!
I'm really proud of this photo. I have more photos of the seaside - my attempt to be artsy-fartsy. One of these days I'll be good at this, too.
In other news, I've finally pulled out my guitar, tuned it and started remembering the pain. It's kinda cool and one of these days I'll figure out how to play barre chords without the annoying buzz....
Still knitting. Almost done with my scarf (although it's black and red and sexy - and I can share photos of that if anyone wants to see it), hopefully the funds will exist to purchase 2 more skeins I need to finish it with fringe. Right now it's still in limbo and the deadline for our local Red Scarf Project is drawing close!
Lastly, I'm looking into putting together a theatre group with another pal. A very unique one. More on this once ideas and venues are secured because I really don't want to jinx myself on this. This has some seriously awesome potential.
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