I have so many things to tell you; but, since I don't want to overwhelm you all, let's just talk about this scarf that I knit. I will get to the rest later this week, which means I will be blogging more than once this week (actually, more than once this month, whoa. I know.).
This scarf has been done for a while now; but, my mom just got it so now I can talk about it. I could have talked about it before; but, you know, surpirse ruination=sadness. In any case. I started knitting this scarf in March while on spring break. My mom saw it in my knitting bag and not so coyly volunteered herself to be the recipient. For your edification, this was the conversation:
novamade mom: [unabashedly sifts through knitting bag, pulls out scarf project] Oh, what is this?
nova: a scarf
novamade mom: It's so pretty.
nova: I think so, the yarn is a wool and cashmere blend, there is nylon in it too, it's supposedly sock yarn; but, I'd rather have cashmere on my neck rather than on my feet, I think.
novamade mom: Oh, me too.
nova: Great minds, I guess.
novamade mom: You know, this is my color.
nova: It's mine too.
novamade mom: If you haven't gotten me anything for Mother's Day or my birthday, this will do.
nova: [unbelievingly] Seriously?
novamade mom: I am being very serious.
nova: [petulantly] Okay.
It's sort of difficult to begrudge one's own mother anything, isn't it? Also, it's unlikely that I will deny anyone in my family a knitted good if they actually ask for it. But since I was knitting this scarf for myself and you guys know how I feel about knitting scarves in general, I was a wee perturbed about finishing it, so I missed the Mother's Day deadline. But I finished in plenty of time for her birthday, so, Happy Birthday, Mom!
I am sure you will like the scarf, as it is your color...and you, basically, told me to give it to you. I hope it keeps your neck warm and cozy when the Georgia air brings a chill.
This is the Montego Bay scarf from the Summer 2007 issue of Interweave Knits. It is a really easy lace project for those interested in trying lace on something easy and doable. I modified a bit because I had this great yarn from the Knittery that I got myself for my birthday either last year or the year before, I can't remember. More notes will be put in the gallery and on ravelry, FYI.
heh! Another awesome mom story! But yes, it certainly is your color, too! =)
Posted by: yaiAnn | June 22, 2009 at 03:34 PM
I'll take a straight out request over subtle hints any day! Scarf looks fab :)
Posted by: grumperina | June 22, 2009 at 06:04 PM
i've had similar conversations with my mom. several times in fact. :D
lovely scarf, nova!
Posted by: opal | June 22, 2009 at 06:13 PM
It's a beautiful scarf! Sure we don't have the same mother?
Posted by: tiennie | June 23, 2009 at 11:30 PM
What a great story and scarf! At least your mom has good appreciation for your hand knits :)
Posted by: Mary | June 24, 2009 at 03:25 AM
Awwww....it's a beautiful scarf for your mom. Your mom sounds way more polite than my mom. :-)
Posted by: Oiyi | June 25, 2009 at 11:19 AM
She's a sly one, glad you were able to take the hint:)
Posted by: Heather | June 30, 2009 at 08:10 AM
Beautiful! Your mom knows just what to ask for.
Posted by: Nell | August 10, 2009 at 01:34 AM