Happy New Year to you all.
I have always wanted to keep a record of the weather each day for a year because I'm convinced it is actually better than we think it is. But I have never got round to it. So, when I found Lupin over on Bugs and Fishes talking about a Sky Scarf I knew this could be just the thing.
The idea is you knit a couple of rows each day with colours that match the sky and at the end of the year you have a scarf with random colours that recalls the weather pattern.
It's the brain child of Lea Redmond of Leafcutter Designs. I haven't had time yet to explore her site and see what other ideas she has.
I ordered my wool from Deramores on the evening of 23rd December and it arrived just after Christmas in plently of time for me to start today. Here are the colours I chose. I have a feeling I should have got another pale blue shade, a darker grey and white. I'll order them now.
I'll post up the progress at the end of each month. Anyone want to join me?
What a great idea, I can't take on anymore at the moment but I think I know someone who might like to join you. I'll pass on your link to her, hope that's ok with you. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Miriam Weaver | January 01, 2012 at 02:26 PM
I sort of like the idea but would not like to be restricted to doing so few rows each day. May we see yours as it is in progress?
Thank you for the links - more reading!
Posted by: Toffeeapple | January 01, 2012 at 06:38 PM
What a fabulous idea!
Happy New Year!
Posted by: Pebbledash | January 03, 2012 at 08:00 AM
Thanks Miriam for passing this link along to me.
Yes I agree a great idea. Count me in. I'll order my wool today but in the meantime I'll make a note of the weather that we've had so far in Jan, (not that i think i'll be able to forget todays weather!)
and catch up when my wool arrives.
Posted by: Jacqueline Beavis | January 03, 2012 at 11:29 AM
What a fantastic idea Fiona, you must show us monthly progress
Posted by: Angela | January 04, 2012 at 07:12 AM
What a good idea Fiona, send me your address and I'll mail the cranes tomorrow.
Posted by: Baukje | January 05, 2012 at 05:44 PM
Am learning to knit, so this scarf will be a brilliant project to practise on :) Have roped in my sister in law, mom and a couple of friends and we are all making them ! Will start posting pictures soon, bit early days at the moment, thanks for the link. I see that Lupin is doing a sky blanket version
Posted by: hawthorn | January 10, 2012 at 09:59 AM
That's a lovely idea. I shall look forward to seeing the results - let's hope it's more blue than grey!
Posted by: dottycookie | January 11, 2012 at 06:59 AM