Sunday 31 March 2013

Happy Woolly Easter

It is said that all norwegian travel to the mountains to go skiing during easter. Well, that is a lie told every year - under ten percent does that. The rest of us are knitting. LOL!

Since I do not like skiing, and prefer knitting, I just as well started a new scarf. I had this Kauni yarn just lying there screaming to be used. I should have overheard it. But I did not.

I tried out another project but encountered problems increasing stitched at the end of a row. As the temper also reached the end of the row I capitulated and went for the easy solution: The Hitchhiker. I have knitted one earlier - have a look at how it turns out.

And this is the great thing - I do not have to stand waiting for a car. This is about hitchhiking with needles and a rainbow. The yarn will change colors and end up in a rainbow. I just had to add a stripe in it. I could easily get bored if I did not.

So, here we are. Me knitting a hitchhiker again when the rest of the country is skiing in the mountains.

Happy easter every one - and stay safe. And most of all: Enjoy doing things you absolutely love doing.

The Stitch Story
Yarn: Kauni effektgarn
Needles: 2.5mm
Pattern: Hitchhiker
My Ravelry Page: Hitchhiking To A Rainbow

14 comments:

  1. My kinda hitchhiking! Gonna be a beauty. Happy Easter Lone.
    I too will enjoy this holiday hanging out with my needles.
    Hugs,
    Karen

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    1. Thank you Karen - I am happy to hear about your handing out!!!!!

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  2. Så nydelig det blir, jeg elsker Kauni garnet! Igår var vi en tur på kino med våre små i en annen by, i senteret hvor kinoen var fant jeg jammen en garnbutikk som t.o.m. var åpen, de solgte Kauni, gjett hva som ble med hjem... ;-) Ha en fortsatt fin påske og kos deg med Hitchhikeren, jeg strikket min i WM...

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    1. Oi, skal si den kinoen var perfekt plassert!!!! Kauni er gull!!!!

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  3. Happy Easter Lone ;o) You made me laugh about the knitting and the skiing! LOL! I have only been cross country skiing, never down hill! I am too afraid to break something! LOL! Your new project is looking great! Happy Easter ;o) Many Blessings ;o)

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    1. Thank you so much Stacy!!!! Well, you are not alone about that!!!!!

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  4. Happy Easter Lone! I went downhill skiing a few times when I was much younger, but never really enjoyed it. I would be much happier knitting, too! I can't wait to see your scarf finished!

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    1. Thank you so much Debbie - yes, knitting is in and skiing is out!!! At least out doors. LOL!!

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  5. God påskeinnspurt til deg også! Flott skjerf!
    Har også hatt hjemmepåske - har benyttet den til bl.a. å rydde opp i/rydde vekk UFO-er. Befriende å ha litt færre prosjekter å konsentrere seg om (selv om det fortsatt er mange nok...).
    Rart det der med de ti prosentene som drar til fjells. Det har jeg lest også, men alle mine venner og alle naboene er på fjellet. Kanskje de utgjør alle de ti prosentene???

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    1. Tusen takk Anne!! Nå er jeg glad. Endelig fikk jeg vite hvor alle de 10% som drar til fjels holder til... He he!!

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  6. Heisann
    Påsken vel overstått...uten ski på beina! Det er nok over 20 år siden jeg hadde det, så jeg er også en av dem som er hjemme i påsken med pinner og garn ;)
    Det er så lekkert med disse papegøyefargene, som jeg kaller dem. Sjalet blir fargefint og flott! Kanskje jeg skulle strikke et sjal igjen.....?

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    1. Tusen takk Sylvia!! Ja, strikk deg et sjal du. Veldig god idé!!!!

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  7. Vél overstått påske, Lone! Kauni har jeg aldri prøvd å strikke av, men tror snart det er på tide, mange som skryter av dette garnet! Nydelig farge i sjalet du holder på med! :-)

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    1. Tusen takk Britt!! Ja, Kauni er så gøy å strikke med!!!

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