Knit the Dr. Who Scarf

 Jodi's comment on the knitting post a few days ago reminded me of an awesome Xmas gift she made a few years back for one proud geek we both know....a Dr. Who scarf.  Above is actor Tom Baker in the original scarf and below is Jodi's scarf.  A website devoted to the history of this iconic scarf, complete with free knitting instructions, can be found at doctorwhoscarf.com.

Deciphering the Knitting Code

I like to knit, especially small cute items for little kids that can be finished in my lifetime---the hardest part is always deciphering the direction codes in the knitting patterns....in such cases, a knitting guru (thanks Deb!) or the internet comes in handy. The pattern for the hats above can be found here.

Here are some more adorable patterns I'd like to try from Morehouse Farm (that are also sold as kits).

 hedgehog mittens

 pagoda hat (imagine this in lots of crazy colors)

 penguin mittens

add an iceberg hat!

confetti hat

Divine Lion Design

My spring Lion Design yarn catalog arrived recently on my doorstep.  The photographs are so seductive it's hard to resist the temptation to pick up the phone and start new projects.  This is especially true as they cleverly package kits so you get that great all-in-one project feel that is so nice with needlepoint for instance.

a nice cashmere sweater to snuggle up to?

yum, raspberry, butterscotch, hazelnut and apricot....with your fisherman

Here are the two crochet projects I like.....both "easy" (but must resist new needle projects till finished with Morris Peacock tapestry).