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Thursday, February 9, 2012

Zauberball Madness

I'm not normally a fan of fingering-weight yarns, but the Zaub is fun. I don't even mind that the socks won't match, because there's enough yarn to take the socks all the way up to my knees! I did a toe-up, and split the ball in half, so I can just knit till it's done! Toe up socks are awesome that way.





I've made four panels for the mitred scarf. There would be five ... except I foo-ed one up and it was lopsided. I *thought* it was a simple, easy pattern, but I messed one up because I wasn't paying attention ... they're pretty quick to knit up anyway, but if I don't hurry I won't have a wearable scarf before Spring.


Here's a pair of slippers I threw together for myself, from some leftover Cascade.




That's about it ...




Oh, wait....


One small treat for myself.

A portable, ventless fireplace ... a Brasa fireplace.

It is perfect for apartments or small houses ... no batteries, no plug, no need to vent. It runs on "bio-ethanol," which is a really fancy way to say "de-natured alcohol." 

I love it. It warms the room and it's very cozy to sit and knit by! It's not the same as a wood-burning fire, but it's better than the eighteen candles I was lighting before.



Happy Fiber Arts Friday! Don't forget to stop by Andrea's to take in the awesome!

Oh, and if you want to give me and my friends some encouragement ... stop by our fitness blog, Three Friends Fitness,    and see what we're up to!  

13 comments:

  1. Zauberball yarn is super fun. I wish it came in a different weight. Alas, i need to start knitting with more fingering weight. Your slippers look super comfy.

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  2. Learning a lot from you. Never heard of the Brasa fireplace, and have not investigated Zauberball yarn yet. Thanks for the info!!

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  3. I've seen these Zaurballs and didn't really get it... but now that I've seen a few knitted into socks, it seems like a lot of fun.

    Your portable fireplace is very interesting... I haven't seen those before either.

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  4. Cute little fireplace, a little fire screen would look cool. Love your knitting as always!

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  5. I know all too well how simple garter stitch can fool you! I had to rip out my Pagode jacket three times because I wasn't paying attention. You can read the whole story on my blog: http://trinket-t.blogspot.com/2010/05/pagode-finale.html

    Your new fireplace looks very interesting, and yes, it certainly beats lighting 18 candles!

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  6. Your socks look great, I haved used the same colour of zauberball, love it

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  7. You've been one busy chick! I've never worked with the Zaurballs... still perfecting my skills for nice yarn. :)

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  8. I really want to use a Zauberball, it is on my to buy list! I love that fireplace, I would certainly start a fire in my house with it though (I have immense fire starting abilities, it isn't something I'm proud of). I'm glad you got something so pretty to keep you toasty!

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  9. The socks look great! I'm knitting my first pair right now, toe up, and I'm very excited to finish them!! :)

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  10. Your fireplace is quite interesting. I'm sure one of my dogs would find a way to set themselves on fire with one of those, LOL. The knit Zauberball looks great!

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  11. Great fireplace! I think between your knitted slippers and your fireplace your toes will stay nice and warm!

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  12. What fun socks and slippers this week! XXO-

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  13. Love your mitres. I think that my cat would be quite dangerous with that fireplace. I did go to your fitness blog. Congratulations on all the running and keeping it up for six months. That is impressive.

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