Did you see that The Red Scarf Project expects to receive 6500 scarves this year! Whoot! (I'll stop saying that soon, I promise. I'm not quite done with it yet.) I am thrilled! RSP is near and dear to my heart. Hugs to all the RSP knitters/crocheters and all the recipients. I am hoping to hear from the folks who get my scarves. I want to know who they are and what they are studying. Is it wrong to want an anonymous gift to become personal? Maybe I am too curious.
Knit like a Latvian
Vicki has created a Latvian KAL, see the back story on the button here. Yes folks, this KAL has a soundtrack. Love it.
You may have heard about the 4500 pairs of Latvian mittens knit for NATO Summit guests in Riga. Amazing, beautiful, inspirational knitting. Each guest will get a pair knit in a traditional pattern made by one of hundreds of Latvian knitters.
So, I have ordered by copy of Latvian Mittens by Lizbeth Upitis. Unfortunately, I did not plan this very well. I have about three weeks before my book arrives. :-/ Until then, I will watch and be inspired.
I'm so glad you're doing this!!
I have had my copy of Latvian Mittens for about 2 years, had it signed by Lizbeth Upitis, herself, in the spring of '05, and it has still taken me this long to dive in and DO!
I am anxious to see how your inspiration will be knit up!
Posted by: Vicki | February 06, 2007 at 10:02 AM
Wow, all the beautiful fiber on your page is making me dizzy!
I'm so sorry to read about your Toby. Our Gabby was a rescue dog as well, and she is so dear to us. You did a wonderful thing by bringing him into your home.
Posted by: one-skein-wonder | February 06, 2007 at 10:42 AM
I think those Latvian mittens are gorgeous. I'm going to get up enough courage to knit some of those one day. Thanks for the color knitting advice on my blog. I need all I can get. Of course, I did swatch the pattern, but didn't count the gauge. (why?) so will do over. sigh.
Ang
Posted by: angelarae | February 06, 2007 at 04:22 PM