Honestly I have no idea why, but on Wednesday I was tapped on the head by the university’s Vice-Chancellor with a bonnet that was apparently made from John Knox’s britches and the addition of fabric that had been sent into space. After that they gave me a degree, and I managed to return to my seat without tripping over my gown.
That was graduation, all rather surreal. Michael Palin was there too, receiving an honourary degree and being an example of how to be successful without a plan. We managed to escape the freakish weather – giant hailstones in June – to take silly photos as promised.
Yesterday, with oddly perfect timing, my dad intercepted the postman trying to deliver a package to my empty flat. Lucky that he did because said package was my sp10 reveal package.
My pal was Heidi, and she sent me some more wonderful things. Finland is clearly rather stylish, I love the simplicity of these yarn labels.
Every single thing Heidi has sent me has been from Finland, which made it all the more interesting to receive her packages. I definitely want to visit there someday, even if just to stock up on weird liquorice. Thank you so much Heidi :)
I thought I would have more knitting to share, but I’ve decided to frog almost a whole cardigan. Luckily it’s knit on 12.5mm needles at 2 sts to the inch so re-knitting shouldn’t be too painful. I haven’t really worked with yarn so bulky before and after reading about Twinkle patterns I got a bit too enthusiastic about negative ease.
This seems to be going a bit better, but is the exact opposite of the giant stitches in terms of speed. I love this slightly puffy hem, and the edging. It’s an I-cord edging that neatly links the edges of the hem, so there isn’t an opening at the ends. Working out neat, seamless, little details like this is one of the things I like most about knitting.
The yarn is Rowan Bamboo Soft, which is wonderfully silky but splits horribly. It’s really loosely spun, and kind of irritating to work with. The silky drapey fabric is absolutely worth it though. I would point out that bamboo is a pretty ethical fibre choice, but given that the yarn is also made in China (from where it is apparently impossible to access my blog – er not that that is my major problem with things manufactured there) I don’t really think I can make such an endorsement. Can of worms huh?
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Congrats on graduating! You definately deserve it.
Finland musts be stylish. She sends over great stuff.
Bulky knitting is great. I love knitting with chunky yarn, but you must be right on the yarn from China thing. I highly doubt that the yarn was “ethically made”. It looks great though.
weird Finnish licorice is GREAT. I brought some back to California and for some reason no one at my work wanted any! So, tragically, I had to eat the entire huge box.
Also Finland is definitely stylish. You should go to Helsinki and wander around downtown in all the tiny little design stores. There are roughly one million there
I am looking forward to Briar Rose!
Congratulations on your graduation, I love your latest patterns too!
I thought Oxford graduations were surreal enough, but nobody hit me on the head with a bonnet. Congratulations!
Congratulations!!
Congratulations!!
Congratulations on both graduating and being so close to Michael Palin! I loooove Michael Palin!!!
Congratulations! John Knox’s britches AND Michael Palin…what more could a girl ask for!?!
I hope you had fun with SP10. It’s been amazing getting to know you.
after being hit by the britches of a man shaped into a hat and sent into space i can’t wait to see what you will knit next! :-)
Congratulations!
I got a skein of bamboo soft a while ago to play with. It’s unbelievably soft, but I worry how it would wear, what with all those plies. I hadn’t considered where it came from, but since I try to buy more locally produced items, I guess I need to give more thought to my yarn purchases as well.
Congratulation! You have defnitely finish with school!
I’m impatient to see you last sweater!
I wanted to know can you show us one day a picture of your grey hoodie, it’s been a while that you haven’t talked about it so i was curious to see the result.
Congratulations on your graduation! I can’t wait till mine at the end of the year- only a little hard work to go. Your knitting is always so beautiful!
congratulations!!
Congratulations! Makes me want to go back to uni. I miss study. I really enjoy your blog, and look forward Briar Rose!
I love Michael Palin! I’m completely jealous.
I’m a fellow blog reader/pattern fan of yours I just wanted to congradulate you on your graduation!
I’m a relatively new reader, but longtime admirer, since Arisaig in Knitty. Congratulations and I love success-without-a-plan, gives you hope.
Can of worms exactly – and organic cotton spun in china is even more of a head-confuser for me. Lovely graduation photos.
Congratulations on your graduation and your birthday!
I’m so happy you liked the SP goodies I sent you. It was great fun spoiling you! :)
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Thanks! Really interesting. I wish i could spend my time on writing articles…just have no time for it.
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