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November 6, 2006
Norovember!
I have to admit, I'm a sucker for a good name - Norovember! It's so cute! But I also like joining extremely low-key knitalongs: no extra posts to write, no projects to finish... just knit something with Noro during the month of November. To me, this is the perfect combination. I love the idea of using Noro's bright, crazy colors during such a gray and rainy month (at least it is where I live).
My Norovember project is going to be making a few squares for the Lizard Ridge afghan. I've got one done (exept I read the pattern wrong so I have to rip it out and reknit), and two more balls of Kureyon to knit up. I don't plan on finishing this project very fast, since the yarn is expensive, but if anyone wanted to give me the gift of Noro, I wouldn't say no! (Mom, are you reading?)
I've never knit with Kureyon (or any type of Noro for that matter) until I started this project. I know lots of people complain that it breaks easily or that it has lots of knots. So far I've only found one knot and I haven't had any breaks, although there were some very thin sections that I treated pretty gingerly. I would say my biggest surpise is the thick/thin nature of the yarn. For the blanket, I think it's fine, but I don't think I would like a sweater made out of it.
Each Lizard Ridge square takes almost a whole ball of Noro, with not much left over, maybe 10-20 yards? Being the thrifty knitter that I am, I'm trying to figure out what to do with the leftovers. Surely I could make a hat or two by the time I've knit several squares. If I think of anything good, I'll let you know.
Posted by zarah at November 6, 2006 6:47 AM
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I'm planning on making Lizard Ridge too! It's a lovely blanket. Is the pattern confusing?
Posted by: Jennifer at November 6, 2006 7:57 PM
It is such a cool design, and so perfect for this weather. As you add more squares, you can begin to use it as an afghan ;) I am participating in Norovember this month too, and I am hoping I can get around to actually knitting with the Noro I have in my stash!
Posted by: Lolly at November 7, 2006 8:17 AM
Could you use the leftovers to make pompoms for Christmas gift decorations? Just a thought!
By the way, when are you available for another get together?
Posted by: Brianne at November 7, 2006 10:34 AM
Can't wait to see the finished product!
Posted by: Kristin at November 7, 2006 11:38 AM
Yes, I'm reading :-)
Posted by: Mom at November 11, 2006 8:40 AM
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