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Book was bought on a Thursday.
ISBN 1 84000 969 1
Gazed at adoringly on a Friday.
Family neglected on a Saturday,
and three scarves knit by a Sunday.
I've used a combination of Rowan Biggy Print and Cotton Braid, Colinette Point Five, Sirdar Fizz,
and Kerrie's amazingly soft silk yarn.
So if like me, you have the attention span of a baby flea when it comes to knitting, this is highly recommended.
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Those are fabulous scarves! I especially like the one in the middle, with the little buttoned-on flower (which yarn did you use for it?). Which is your favorite?
Now, I am a hopeless failure at knitting thus far, but I have Harding's companion crochet book--I may have to take on the challenge next weekend! If only the big yarns weren't also the most costly...
Posted by: Anamaria | January 16, 2006 at 02:33 PM
The scarf in the middle is knitted in Kerrie's yarn. It is very very soft and the colours are beautiful.
Posted by: Lyn | January 16, 2006 at 02:42 PM
wonderful! I so have to learn how to knit!!
I tried sending you an email to see if you could reply back...I have been having some trouble with email...except for all the junk I don't want. that gets through just fine of course...
Posted by: jenn | January 16, 2006 at 03:08 PM
How pretty!!! Makes me want to get out my fat knitting needles cuz that's about all I have the attention span for either!
:)
Posted by: Meg | January 16, 2006 at 03:08 PM
Gorgeous! You described me perfectly, the knitter's attention span of a baby flea. The scraft in the center of the bottom photo is so sweet with the tiny flower, well, they are all beautiful. Those yarns are incredible.
Posted by: Blair | January 16, 2006 at 03:09 PM
I just came across this book recently. Looks like you took it and ran with it! Kudos!
Posted by: Jan | January 16, 2006 at 03:10 PM
Absolutely beautiful!
I started looking at the book's photos without reading and I thought your scarves were part of the book as well!
I had to scroll back up and read and it was only then I realised the last photo was of things you made.
Congratulations! They're beauuuuutiful :-)
Posted by: Adriana | January 16, 2006 at 04:03 PM
They look beautiful, I love big chunky scarves! Instant gratification and they look gorgeous as well, what more could you ask for!
Posted by: kerrie | January 16, 2006 at 04:08 PM
yummy! I've missed reading your blog while in my Canadian retreat.
I hope you had a good holiday season. Happy New Year.
Posted by: juju | January 16, 2006 at 04:15 PM
You're a bit of a whizz with two needles! Beautiful colours. It's a shame that I don't have access to such gorgeous wool where I live (the post is abyssmal/customs have light fingers). I've been following your blog for a while. It's fab.
Posted by: Susan | January 16, 2006 at 04:41 PM
You're so amazing !! I need this book !!!!! big hugs !
Posted by: Sandrine (alias Didine!) | January 16, 2006 at 05:15 PM
Thank you Lyn!!!
I have a scarf my husband bought me a few years ago & I just love it. I have been looking for the loose or fat needle scarf pattern. I just started trying to knit a few months ago and well lets just say I need to keep up the practice, but these look pretty easy. Right?!
Posted by: Gina L | January 16, 2006 at 05:18 PM
oh! ms. chicken you are my most favorite person for finding this book! i love knitting with big needles and love what you've made here. ♥ i must get a copy ;)
Posted by: laurie | January 16, 2006 at 05:28 PM
My Sparkly Girl has been taking a knitting class with a yarn shop owner in town and she swears by big needles. We will HAVE to check out that book. Thanks so much for sharing.
Posted by: goodwolve | January 16, 2006 at 06:03 PM
Lordy Lord, that makes me want to knit!!! Fantastically gorgeous scarves.
It's just a shame that I truly suck at knitting.
Posted by: Manda | January 16, 2006 at 08:43 PM
I like the idea of knitting fast, but those big needles make me clumsy. Love your scarves and Friday's ephalump.
Posted by: dixie | January 16, 2006 at 09:23 PM
Wow - you knit fast! They all look beautiful. I like the idea of chunky needles... and the picture of that knitted bag is making me a bit wobbly (in a good way).
Posted by: Fiona | January 17, 2006 at 12:02 AM
Super fantastico as the Manolo would say! I love love love the idea of knitting with strips of silk. I think there's a bag in that book with exactly that. How decadent to shred silk :)
Posted by: Nicole | January 17, 2006 at 12:09 AM
This book sounds like the sequel to "Bright Lights, Big City"! Wow, you're a fast & prolific knitter, ain't you?
Posted by: megan | January 17, 2006 at 12:45 AM
ohh super cool!! Kerrie's yarn looks amazing! Loving that knitted bag :)
Posted by: Helen | January 17, 2006 at 01:54 AM
these kind of projects are great! I love your 'neglect family on saturday'-part. My husband always gets on my case because i say, 'knitting trumps all'. if i'm in the middle of knitting, he's in charge--settling child disputes, answering the phone, letting the dog out....
my favorite of the three you made is the scarf on the right. i love those colors!
Posted by: molly | January 17, 2006 at 04:54 AM
Love it! I love the middle scarf :) Looks like my kind of knitting. I'm just starting to venture out with needles (knitting and crochet). My first ever creation is a tie on bracelet. You can see it on my blog. The pictures are not so great, but I'm proud of my effort. Thanks for showing your beautiful work and I'll be looking for the book at the bookstore.
Posted by: Blurbette | January 17, 2006 at 01:31 PM
I love your three scarves! I'm really fond of the flower detail on the center one! I've been eyeballing this book, but I just couldn't decide. My mind's made up for it now! Thanks for posting so many lovely pics and, of course, your inspiring FOs!
Posted by: scribblesnbits | January 17, 2006 at 04:46 PM
Gosh, could you get any more clever? These scarves are absolutely beautiful - I wanna wrap myself up in them - although I dare say I'd quickly unwrap myself in this heat we are enduring! Lovely choices of yarn, such gorgeous colours. I think yours look more enticing than the ones you showed from the book - seriously!
Posted by: Shell | January 17, 2006 at 11:40 PM
Gorgeous! I'm always looking for short knitting projects because I am the flea. :) I enjoy your blog!
Posted by: Perch Home | January 18, 2006 at 06:57 PM