I just cast on kozue (Japanese for Treetop). Knit with a lace weight Habu merino yarn.
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I think this is going traveling with me soon; I like having my travel projects under way, so I don't have to mess with setting up---counting---figuring out a pattern---forgetting the right size needles---etc. (Have messed up all the above at one time or another.) The merino lace wt has much more yardage than the called for cashmere lace, so this can be much longer than the 55" stated in the pattern. I can knit on it for awhile---and still have miles to knit en route!
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I'm reading Straight Man by Richard Russo--the crazy, convoluted, funny story of a week in the life of William Henry (Hank) Devereaux, Jr.--chairman of the English Department (by default) at West Central Pennsylvania University. Richard Russo is a great storyteller---creating true-to-life odd-ball characters you really care about. I loved Nobody's Fool, That Old Cape Magic, and Empire Falls--that I read last time I was on a Richard Russo kick. This is an early one that I missed, and I'm loving it.
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That scarf is gorgeous. So wispy. I am eager to see yours done. Great pre-travel advice as well.
Posted by: Heather | 03/06/2013 at 06:49 AM
I know it's wrong, but I covet your yarn! I have wanted to knit with Habu since I first heard about it. Maybe I should see about order it...Mike is out of town today ;)
Posted by: Tracey | 03/06/2013 at 07:20 AM
oh my goodness, that lace weight looks like string! that is going to be an amazing project when it is all finished. good luck!
Posted by: heathermama | 03/06/2013 at 10:18 AM
Pretty pretty pattern. So tempting!
Thanks for the tip about the author. I'm adding him to my "To Read" shelf on Good Reads. I've been a bit tired of the books I'm reading now!
Posted by: Minding My Own Stitches | 03/06/2013 at 12:20 PM
i'm the same way! can't cast on while traveling, project must be in progress already.
habu!!! i know it'll be amazing.
Posted by: amanda {the habit of being} | 03/06/2013 at 01:37 PM
Your yarn is like thread! I like to have my projects underway when traveling too. It makes it so much easier.
Posted by: Karen | 03/06/2013 at 01:55 PM
That lace weight looks like thread! Love the colour!
Posted by: Erin @ Wild Whispers | 03/06/2013 at 02:22 PM
I am in awe of lace knitters! That yarn is so fine and must be lovely if it is Habu. I also like Richard Russo and will check out what he has available on Audible.
Posted by: Carol | 03/06/2013 at 09:12 PM
i've been waiting to cast on kozue, habu cashmere is on order at my lys! i LOVE this pattern. now that i found out we're going to nyc, i'm hoping to make it to habu textiles on 29th street. i hope you find it an enjoyable knit steph!
Posted by: lori | 03/07/2013 at 01:13 AM
Your kozue is going to be lovely - and I'm with you...I like having my travel projects started before I leave too. Haven't heard of Richard Russo - will have to check him out!
Posted by: tess | 03/07/2013 at 07:02 AM