the SCARF!!!

as you may recall, one of my new years goals was to knit more! i've recently rediscovered my favorite Rowan pattern book, remember that too? well, i tweaked one of the patterns from said book and made this comfy blanket of a scarf for caroline to take with her when she goes off to school in february...... to York.......in London....yeah.......
lets not talk too much about that.
caroline loves it and i'm hoping it will be like some sort of security blanket that reminds her of me. the scarf can wrap her up in a hug and act as my arms!

good times:)

Remembering Rowan

when i was 24 i had one of The Greatest Jobs EVER!

i worked at a small yarn shop in Ann Arbor, Michigan

we had a starbucks next door
i got to organize bins of glorious yarn into cubbies by color

i was given a terrific discount on yarn
the owners let me choose the cds to play throughout the day:)

there were 2 GIANT tables in the front of the store where older, much wiser & seasoned knitters would sit and teach me everything i could ever wish to know about knitting, all while sipping on lattes!

did i mention i was getting paid?!?!

it was in that shop i fell in love with Rowan
with their patterns, their yarn, their photography
take a look..... that couch is to die for......hello beautiful set of stairs and a sweater i could eat it's so pretty!i made the raglan cardigan pictured above for my brother:)4 more photos of goodness!

this pattern book has been my absolute favorite from start to finish for 6 years now. it continually inspires me. something tells me things aren't going to change any time soon:)
thank you Rowan, for being so AWESOME!
xox, rachel