Climbing the Platform
Cue the National Anthem:
Don’t be fooled. That’s not snow, it’s camellia petals.
And not a moment too soon! It was 68° when these pictures were taken. I might have contracted frostbite without them.
Brrrr.
“You’ve just won the gold, what are you going to do now?”
“Well, Bob, I think I am going to check my email for the first time in a couple days. Then, I am going to catch up on my blog reading. After that, I might vacuum the house. That last one has been a dream of mine for some time…”
They aren’t the greatest bit of knitting I have ever done (what with all the lumpy parts and uneven stitches). I didn’t expect them to be, the Checks and Charms Hat and Mittens were a Learning Project for me. They have served their purpose: I am not afraid of two-color knitting anymore! To prove it: I have my eye on one of these.
February 25th, 2006 at 7:51 am
Congratulations on Gold! The mittens and hat look great and the picture of you is adorable!
February 25th, 2006 at 8:13 am
So cute! I love the way the hat fits.
You keep yourself warm down there!
February 25th, 2006 at 9:22 am
Wow! Nice work! I know what you mean about those plummeting temperatures–Arizona is hovering in the 70′s as well–Brrrr!
I vote for the reindeer headband. Do the Norweigen patterns all come with a radio link to “Prairie Home Companion” and a nice hot dish recipe? (grin)
Would love the sock links…thanks for stopping by the blog!
February 25th, 2006 at 9:48 am
Great job on the hat and mittens!
February 25th, 2006 at 12:02 pm
Yeah!! You did it! And soooooo cute too!
Keep your fingers and toes crossed for me and Ene!
February 25th, 2006 at 1:41 pm
Ha, ha! Brrrr, indeed — how’d you like 25 instead?
It’s a beautiful set . . . now maybe your dh will take you skiing someplace 
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February 25th, 2006 at 6:39 pm
great job on the yummy mittens and hat! Two color knitting still seems a bit daunting to me !
Your are beautiful.
Keep us posted on the delicious headbands that are calling your name
February 25th, 2006 at 6:42 pm
Congratulations! Your mittens and hat set really looks pretty. Colour knitting is something I want to try too.
February 25th, 2006 at 7:19 pm
Great job!!
2 color knitting is something I’d like to try sometime too, but like you, were afraid I’d not do well. Congrats on overcoming your fear and beautifully too!
February 25th, 2006 at 8:07 pm
You deserve every bit of the gold. They are very pretty!
February 25th, 2006 at 8:14 pm
Very well done on the hat and mittens. 68degrees – freezing!!
February 26th, 2006 at 8:43 am
Congratulations. Not only do you get to hear the national anthem as you receive your medal, but now you are ready for a vacation into snow country!
February 26th, 2006 at 12:23 pm
Way to go! Congratulations of the gold medal! The set came out great!
My house saw the vacuum today too. I had no choice though as I was sick of climbing over the dust bunnies!
February 26th, 2006 at 6:13 pm
Lovely work, and Congrats on the gold!
I need to get over my fear of colorwork.
February 27th, 2006 at 10:01 am
What wonderful pictures!
Congratulations on finishing!!
February 27th, 2006 at 9:07 pm
Great job! They turned out very nicely. I’ll have to get that book you mentioned so that I can work on two-color knitting; I’ve done small bits once or twice with not-so-beautiful results.
February 28th, 2006 at 8:56 am
Beautiful!! They look fabulous! I know you will def wear them today since 70 degrees is oh so cold!