Now that the summer is finally here... maybe to stay for a while, I am torn between sewing and knitting. For me, Winter calls for longer projects made lovingly during those dark evenings which seem to last forever... But Summer calls for small and quick projects as if my hands suddenly want to work at double their speed!
I have picked up my shawl today (as it was a bit cooler) but only managed a couple of rows over half an hour! (there are rather a lot of stitches now...) Wanting more action, I dived into my fabric stash and an hour later I had my June Project Spectrum almost completed (only because I have got to buy some ribbon to finish it off)!
I am now looking for a suitable "Summer" knitting project to occupy my hands. I had to frog my de-stashing project which didn't turn out right. So, I am leafing through my knitting magazines for a "quick" summer top which will use my Cotton Glace... Then I thought of my oldest best friend who will be celebrating her 50th birthday in September and the idea came to me that I could make her a slightly different version of my Victoria bag (still got enough Phildar Sport'Laine). Now that I have got those two ideas in mind, I have got to decide which one to go for...
That Glace sounds like it would be lovely and there are so many nice tops in the Rowan mags...
Posted by: Becky | June 21, 2006 at 07:14 AM
It's sometimes odd for me to read about how the seasons can affect a person's knitting mood because over here, we have perpetual summer. But I do find myself going with the flow as the magazines are season specific. Start both the cotton glace for yourself and the SportLaine for your friend :)
Posted by: erin | June 21, 2006 at 11:19 AM
I agree, you can do both! You have time. I feel the need also to stick to smaller projects (not that socks are particularly quick). I've even started looking at lace scarves to start...
Posted by: dawn | June 21, 2006 at 11:48 AM
i had some knitting idee to send to you but impossible : my files is too heavy! I'm very sorry....
Posted by: le chat qui coud | June 21, 2006 at 01:32 PM
Hello Francois,
Have you made the Orangina? I used the Cotton Glace on it. It is a great pattern. Or Wendy at Knit & Tonic has a new sleeveless shell that is very sassy. All the best for your summer days.
Posted by: Gina L. | June 21, 2006 at 03:30 PM
Victoria would be lovely for a present, I am sure your best friend will be the most happy woman with this bag - and knitting it in cotton for a cooler touch and feeling for her hands holding the handles now in summer is excellent.
And it´s the same with me and summer and knitting. I had my sock knitting today out with me on the garden bench, but my fingers where too wet and tired to knit more than a few small needles. (Although my feet where deep in a bowl of refreshing, cold water). I am very looking forward seeing which summer knitting you where choosing, I hope your decision is for Victoria, I would like so much to see her again in her summer dress!
Posted by: Krawuggl | June 21, 2006 at 07:35 PM
I am completely with you. I started Kiri as part of my Rowanette Exchange and am quite seriously regretting it now. It's a winter knit and I am craving 4 ply cotton! A.x
Posted by: Amelia | June 21, 2006 at 07:54 PM
Mais il y a un été en Angleterre parfois ?! Non, je blague.
Pour le tricot, abus d'ouvrages ne saurait nuire !
Posted by: Dorothée | June 21, 2006 at 08:39 PM
je trouve que Coton Glacé est un nom qui invite ce fil à se tricoter sous ces températures, non ?
Posted by: Christine | June 21, 2006 at 10:30 PM
It's been so unseasonably warm here that I keep having an urge to knit with some cotton too. The alpaca shawl is just too warm to hold on to... Can't wait to see your June Project Spectrum!
By the way, I love the Renoir painting! She looks so peaceful and content! :)
Posted by: Marie | June 23, 2006 at 03:53 AM
I know what you mean, Françoise. I feel much more inspired to sew than to embroider when it's hot. I feel lazier and it's more rewarding to sew up something in a jiffy, than to spend long hours knitting/sewing!
The Victoria bag would make such a wonderful gift!
I'm sure you've heard this a million times, but I so love the pictures you choose to illustrate each post!
Passe un bon week-end, Françoise ! Finalement tu n'étais pas ma Bag Swappeuse, bien que ta partenaire aime le bleu autant que moi... Mais j'ai reçu un sac tout aussi merveilleux que celui que tu as fait. Cet échange est magique !
Posted by: Isabelle | June 23, 2006 at 08:24 AM