Knit by Nora

Compulsive ~ a strong, irresistible impulse to act (i.e., to knit) and Obsessive ~ to occupy the mind excessively (thus this blog)

Wednesday, July 21, 2004

Today’s Knitting News

Knitting articles are showing up in the strangest places. Here is an excerpt from Country Home, March 2004, page 136 to 144. “A tight-knit affair…some wine, some yarn, some treats, and some friends make for a whole new way to play” was written by Debra Landwehr.

“Today, knitting is coming back in new ways for new reasons: namely stress relief and good old-fashioned girl time. And like Tony Bennett and customer service, all great comebacks deserve a celebration. So invite your friends for an after-work knitting bee and treat them to make-ahead finger foods, aromatherapy candles, and a few balls of the latest natural yarns—in luscious colors and textures as fuzzy and untamed as your favorite mohair sweater. It’s all about the tension, ladies: Keep the right amount in your knitting, but let yours melt away with friends.”

There is a list of tips (knitting) for putting the party together. The menu (with the recipes) includes: Fresh Greens with Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus; Mini Smoked Trout Cubes, Garlic Shrimp and Pesto Toasts,Gorgonzola-Onion Tarts and Mocha Brownies. Oh yes, for yarn, a Pinot Grigio Spritzer is recommended.

The article includes a dozen photos, all color coordinated with the yarn, lacey mohair in an aquamarine blue and lime. Even the titles are in this color theme. I must say the food looks yummy even though the knitting is rudimentary.

I should have a new camera by next Monday. I am at the shaping the neck of Ingeborg, finished a shawl (needs fringed), have the mobile phone case in Berroco Suede to show and the H.P. scarf.

posted by Nora | 12:42 PM

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